Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading During a whole year the Earl of Cairnforth and Mr. Bruce-Montgomery-- for, as soon as possible, Cardross legally assumed the name--resided at that fairest of ancient cities and pleasantest of Scotch Universities, St. Andrew's.

any specific behavior

From this reading A strange contrast they were --the small figure in the pony-chair, and the tall young man walking beside it in all the vigor, grace, and activity of his blooming youth.

acquired as your own by free choice

From this reading A few of the older inhabitants may still remember the house the earl occupied there, the society with which he filled it, and the general mode of life carried on by himself and his adopted son.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading A strange contrast they were --the small figure in the pony-chair, and the tall young man walking beside it in all the vigor, grace, and activity of his blooming youth.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Some may recall --for indeed it was not easy to forget--the impression made in the good old town by the two new-comers when they first appeared in the quiet streets, along the Links and on the West Sands--every where that the little carriage could be drawn.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Two companions pathetically unlike, and yet always seen together, and evidently associating with one another from pure love.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading During a whole year the Earl of Cairnforth and Mr. Bruce-Montgomery-- for, as soon as possible, Cardross legally assumed the name--resided at that fairest of ancient cities and pleasantest of Scotch Universities, St. Andrew's.

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

From this reading During a whole year the Earl of Cairnforth and Mr. Bruce-Montgomery-- for, as soon as possible, Cardross legally assumed the name--resided at that fairest of ancient cities and pleasantest of Scotch Universities, St. Andrew's.

possessive form of “andrew” — (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland

From this reading During a whole year the Earl of Cairnforth and Mr. Bruce-Montgomery-- for, as soon as possible, Cardross legally assumed the name--resided at that fairest of ancient cities and pleasantest of Scotch Universities, St. Andrew's.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Two companions pathetically unlike, and yet always seen together, and evidently associating with one another from pure love.

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

From this reading Some may recall --for indeed it was not easy to forget--the impression made in the good old town by the two new-comers when they first appeared in the quiet streets, along the Links and on the West Sands--every where that the little carriage could be drawn.

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

From this reading During a whole year the Earl of Cairnforth and Mr. Bruce-Montgomery-- for, as soon as possible, Cardross legally assumed the name--resided at that fairest of ancient cities and pleasantest of Scotch Universities, St. Andrew's.

-ing form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading Two companions pathetically unlike, and yet always seen together, and evidently associating with one another from pure love.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading During a whole year the Earl of Cairnforth and Mr. Bruce-Montgomery-- for, as soon as possible, Cardross legally assumed the name--resided at that fairest of ancient cities and pleasantest of Scotch Universities, St. Andrew's.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading During a whole year the Earl of Cairnforth and Mr. Bruce-Montgomery-- for, as soon as possible, Cardross legally assumed the name--resided at that fairest of ancient cities and pleasantest of Scotch Universities, St. Andrew's.

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

From this reading Some may recall --for indeed it was not easy to forget--the impression made in the good old town by the two new-comers when they first appeared in the quiet streets, along the Links and on the West Sands--every where that the little carriage could be drawn.

next to; at the side of

From this reading A strange contrast they were --the small figure in the pony-chair, and the tall young man walking beside it in all the vigor, grace, and activity of his blooming youth.

the organic process of bearing flowers

From this reading A strange contrast they were --the small figure in the pony-chair, and the tall young man walking beside it in all the vigor, grace, and activity of his blooming youth.

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From this reading During a whole year the Earl of Cairnforth and Mr. Bruce-Montgomery-- for, as soon as possible, Cardross legally assumed the name--resided at that fairest of ancient cities and pleasantest of Scotch Universities, St. Andrew's.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A few of the older inhabitants may still remember the house the earl occupied there, the society with which he filled it, and the general mode of life carried on by himself and his adopted son.

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From this reading During a whole year the Earl of Cairnforth and Mr. Bruce-Montgomery-- for, as soon as possible, Cardross legally assumed the name--resided at that fairest of ancient cities and pleasantest of Scotch Universities, St. Andrew's.

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

From this reading During a whole year the Earl of Cairnforth and Mr. Bruce-Montgomery-- for, as soon as possible, Cardross legally assumed the name--resided at that fairest of ancient cities and pleasantest of Scotch Universities, St. Andrew's.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading Some may recall --for indeed it was not easy to forget--the impression made in the good old town by the two new-comers when they first appeared in the quiet streets, along the Links and on the West Sands--every where that the little carriage could be drawn.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading A few of the older inhabitants may still remember the house the earl occupied there, the society with which he filled it, and the general mode of life carried on by himself and his adopted son.

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading During a whole year the Earl of Cairnforth and Mr. Bruce-Montgomery-- for, as soon as possible, Cardross legally assumed the name--resided at that fairest of ancient cities and pleasantest of Scotch Universities, St. Andrew's.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Two companions pathetically unlike, and yet always seen together, and evidently associating with one another from pure love.

the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading A strange contrast they were --the small figure in the pony-chair, and the tall young man walking beside it in all the vigor, grace, and activity of his blooming youth.

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

From this reading Some may recall --for indeed it was not easy to forget--the impression made in the good old town by the two new-comers when they first appeared in the quiet streets, along the Links and on the West Sands--every where that the little carriage could be drawn.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Some may recall --for indeed it was not easy to forget--the impression made in the good old town by the two new-comers when they first appeared in the quiet streets, along the Links and on the West Sands--every where that the little carriage could be drawn.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During a whole year the Earl of Cairnforth and Mr. Bruce-Montgomery-- for, as soon as possible, Cardross legally assumed the name--resided at that fairest of ancient cities and pleasantest of Scotch Universities, St. Andrew's.

a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading During a whole year the Earl of Cairnforth and Mr. Bruce-Montgomery-- for, as soon as possible, Cardross legally assumed the name--resided at that fairest of ancient cities and pleasantest of Scotch Universities, St. Andrew's.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Some may recall --for indeed it was not easy to forget--the impression made in the good old town by the two new-comers when they first appeared in the quiet streets, along the Links and on the West Sands--every where that the little carriage could be drawn.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Some may recall --for indeed it was not easy to forget--the impression made in the good old town by the two new-comers when they first appeared in the quiet streets, along the Links and on the West Sands--every where that the little carriage could be drawn.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Two companions pathetically unlike, and yet always seen together, and evidently associating with one another from pure love.

superlative of “fair” — free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading During a whole year the Earl of Cairnforth and Mr. Bruce-Montgomery-- for, as soon as possible, Cardross legally assumed the name--resided at that fairest of ancient cities and pleasantest of Scotch Universities, St. Andrew's.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A few of the older inhabitants may still remember the house the earl occupied there, the society with which he filled it, and the general mode of life carried on by himself and his adopted son.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading A strange contrast they were --the small figure in the pony-chair, and the tall young man walking beside it in all the vigor, grace, and activity of his blooming youth.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading A few of the older inhabitants may still remember the house the earl occupied there, the society with which he filled it, and the general mode of life carried on by himself and his adopted son.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Some may recall --for indeed it was not easy to forget--the impression made in the good old town by the two new-comers when they first appeared in the quiet streets, along the Links and on the West Sands--every where that the little carriage could be drawn.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading During a whole year the Earl of Cairnforth and Mr. Bruce-Montgomery-- for, as soon as possible, Cardross legally assumed the name--resided at that fairest of ancient cities and pleasantest of Scotch Universities, St. Andrew's.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading Some may recall --for indeed it was not easy to forget--the impression made in the good old town by the two new-comers when they first appeared in the quiet streets, along the Links and on the West Sands--every where that the little carriage could be drawn.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Two companions pathetically unlike, and yet always seen together, and evidently associating with one another from pure love.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading A few of the older inhabitants may still remember the house the earl occupied there, the society with which he filled it, and the general mode of life carried on by himself and his adopted son.

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

From this reading Some may recall --for indeed it was not easy to forget--the impression made in the good old town by the two new-comers when they first appeared in the quiet streets, along the Links and on the West Sands--every where that the little carriage could be drawn.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading A strange contrast they were --the small figure in the pony-chair, and the tall young man walking beside it in all the vigor, grace, and activity of his blooming youth.

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

From this reading A few of the older inhabitants may still remember the house the earl occupied there, the society with which he filled it, and the general mode of life carried on by himself and his adopted son.

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

From this reading A few of the older inhabitants may still remember the house the earl occupied there, the society with which he filled it, and the general mode of life carried on by himself and his adopted son.

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

From this reading A few of the older inhabitants may still remember the house the earl occupied there, the society with which he filled it, and the general mode of life carried on by himself and his adopted son.

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

From this reading A few of the older inhabitants may still remember the house the earl occupied there, the society with which he filled it, and the general mode of life carried on by himself and his adopted son.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading Some may recall --for indeed it was not easy to forget--the impression made in the good old town by the two new-comers when they first appeared in the quiet streets, along the Links and on the West Sands--every where that the little carriage could be drawn.

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

From this reading Some may recall --for indeed it was not easy to forget--the impression made in the good old town by the two new-comers when they first appeared in the quiet streets, along the Links and on the West Sands--every where that the little carriage could be drawn.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Some may recall --for indeed it was not easy to forget--the impression made in the good old town by the two new-comers when they first appeared in the quiet streets, along the Links and on the West Sands--every where that the little carriage could be drawn.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading A few of the older inhabitants may still remember the house the earl occupied there, the society with which he filled it, and the general mode of life carried on by himself and his adopted son.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A few of the older inhabitants may still remember the house the earl occupied there, the society with which he filled it, and the general mode of life carried on by himself and his adopted son.

by law; conforming to the law

From this reading During a whole year the Earl of Cairnforth and Mr. Bruce-Montgomery-- for, as soon as possible, Cardross legally assumed the name--resided at that fairest of ancient cities and pleasantest of Scotch Universities, St. Andrew's.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading A few of the older inhabitants may still remember the house the earl occupied there, the society with which he filled it, and the general mode of life carried on by himself and his adopted son.

a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore

From this reading Some may recall --for indeed it was not easy to forget--the impression made in the good old town by the two new-comers when they first appeared in the quiet streets, along the Links and on the West Sands--every where that the little carriage could be drawn.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Some may recall --for indeed it was not easy to forget--the impression made in the good old town by the two new-comers when they first appeared in the quiet streets, along the Links and on the West Sands--every where that the little carriage could be drawn.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Two companions pathetically unlike, and yet always seen together, and evidently associating with one another from pure love.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Some may recall --for indeed it was not easy to forget--the impression made in the good old town by the two new-comers when they first appeared in the quiet streets, along the Links and on the West Sands--every where that the little carriage could be drawn.

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

From this reading A strange contrast they were --the small figure in the pony-chair, and the tall young man walking beside it in all the vigor, grace, and activity of his blooming youth.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading A few of the older inhabitants may still remember the house the earl occupied there, the society with which he filled it, and the general mode of life carried on by himself and his adopted son.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading A few of the older inhabitants may still remember the house the earl occupied there, the society with which he filled it, and the general mode of life carried on by himself and his adopted son.

a form of address for a man

From this reading During a whole year the Earl of Cairnforth and Mr. Bruce-Montgomery-- for, as soon as possible, Cardross legally assumed the name--resided at that fairest of ancient cities and pleasantest of Scotch Universities, St. Andrew's.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading During a whole year the Earl of Cairnforth and Mr. Bruce-Montgomery-- for, as soon as possible, Cardross legally assumed the name--resided at that fairest of ancient cities and pleasantest of Scotch Universities, St. Andrew's.

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

From this reading Some may recall --for indeed it was not easy to forget--the impression made in the good old town by the two new-comers when they first appeared in the quiet streets, along the Links and on the West Sands--every where that the little carriage could be drawn.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Some may recall --for indeed it was not easy to forget--the impression made in the good old town by the two new-comers when they first appeared in the quiet streets, along the Links and on the West Sands--every where that the little carriage could be drawn.

held or filled or in use

From this reading A few of the older inhabitants may still remember the house the earl occupied there, the society with which he filled it, and the general mode of life carried on by himself and his adopted son.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading During a whole year the Earl of Cairnforth and Mr. Bruce-Montgomery-- for, as soon as possible, Cardross legally assumed the name--resided at that fairest of ancient cities and pleasantest of Scotch Universities, St. Andrew's.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Some may recall --for indeed it was not easy to forget--the impression made in the good old town by the two new-comers when they first appeared in the quiet streets, along the Links and on the West Sands--every where that the little carriage could be drawn.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading A few of the older inhabitants may still remember the house the earl occupied there, the society with which he filled it, and the general mode of life carried on by himself and his adopted son.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A few of the older inhabitants may still remember the house the earl occupied there, the society with which he filled it, and the general mode of life carried on by himself and his adopted son.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Two companions pathetically unlike, and yet always seen together, and evidently associating with one another from pure love.

in a manner arousing sympathy and compassion

From this reading Two companions pathetically unlike, and yet always seen together, and evidently associating with one another from pure love.

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From this reading During a whole year the Earl of Cairnforth and Mr. Bruce-Montgomery-- for, as soon as possible, Cardross legally assumed the name--resided at that fairest of ancient cities and pleasantest of Scotch Universities, St. Andrew's.

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From this reading A strange contrast they were --the small figure in the pony-chair, and the tall young man walking beside it in all the vigor, grace, and activity of his blooming youth.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading During a whole year the Earl of Cairnforth and Mr. Bruce-Montgomery-- for, as soon as possible, Cardross legally assumed the name--resided at that fairest of ancient cities and pleasantest of Scotch Universities, St. Andrew's.

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading Two companions pathetically unlike, and yet always seen together, and evidently associating with one another from pure love.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Some may recall --for indeed it was not easy to forget--the impression made in the good old town by the two new-comers when they first appeared in the quiet streets, along the Links and on the West Sands--every where that the little carriage could be drawn.

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Some may recall --for indeed it was not easy to forget--the impression made in the good old town by the two new-comers when they first appeared in the quiet streets, along the Links and on the West Sands--every where that the little carriage could be drawn.

To recall to mind.

From this reading A few of the older inhabitants may still remember the house the earl occupied there, the society with which he filled it, and the general mode of life carried on by himself and his adopted son.

past form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community

From this reading During a whole year the Earl of Cairnforth and Mr. Bruce-Montgomery-- for, as soon as possible, Cardross legally assumed the name--resided at that fairest of ancient cities and pleasantest of Scotch Universities, St. Andrew's.

the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean

From this reading Some may recall --for indeed it was not easy to forget--the impression made in the good old town by the two new-comers when they first appeared in the quiet streets, along the Links and on the West Sands--every where that the little carriage could be drawn.

a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)

From this reading During a whole year the Earl of Cairnforth and Mr. Bruce-Montgomery-- for, as soon as possible, Cardross legally assumed the name--resided at that fairest of ancient cities and pleasantest of Scotch Universities, St. Andrew's.

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

From this reading Two companions pathetically unlike, and yet always seen together, and evidently associating with one another from pure love.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A strange contrast they were --the small figure in the pony-chair, and the tall young man walking beside it in all the vigor, grace, and activity of his blooming youth.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading A few of the older inhabitants may still remember the house the earl occupied there, the society with which he filled it, and the general mode of life carried on by himself and his adopted son.

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

From this reading Some may recall --for indeed it was not easy to forget--the impression made in the good old town by the two new-comers when they first appeared in the quiet streets, along the Links and on the West Sands--every where that the little carriage could be drawn.

a male human offspring

From this reading A few of the older inhabitants may still remember the house the earl occupied there, the society with which he filled it, and the general mode of life carried on by himself and his adopted son.

in the near future

From this reading During a whole year the Earl of Cairnforth and Mr. Bruce-Montgomery-- for, as soon as possible, Cardross legally assumed the name--resided at that fairest of ancient cities and pleasantest of Scotch Universities, St. Andrew's.

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

From this reading During a whole year the Earl of Cairnforth and Mr. Bruce-Montgomery-- for, as soon as possible, Cardross legally assumed the name--resided at that fairest of ancient cities and pleasantest of Scotch Universities, St. Andrew's.

not in physical motion

From this reading A few of the older inhabitants may still remember the house the earl occupied there, the society with which he filled it, and the general mode of life carried on by himself and his adopted son.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading A strange contrast they were --the small figure in the pony-chair, and the tall young man walking beside it in all the vigor, grace, and activity of his blooming youth.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Some may recall --for indeed it was not easy to forget--the impression made in the good old town by the two new-comers when they first appeared in the quiet streets, along the Links and on the West Sands--every where that the little carriage could be drawn.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading A strange contrast they were --the small figure in the pony-chair, and the tall young man walking beside it in all the vigor, grace, and activity of his blooming youth.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading During a whole year the Earl of Cairnforth and Mr. Bruce-Montgomery-- for, as soon as possible, Cardross legally assumed the name--resided at that fairest of ancient cities and pleasantest of Scotch Universities, St. Andrew's.

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

From this reading During a whole year the Earl of Cairnforth and Mr. Bruce-Montgomery-- for, as soon as possible, Cardross legally assumed the name--resided at that fairest of ancient cities and pleasantest of Scotch Universities, St. Andrew's.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A few of the older inhabitants may still remember the house the earl occupied there, the society with which he filled it, and the general mode of life carried on by himself and his adopted son.

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

From this reading Some may recall --for indeed it was not easy to forget--the impression made in the good old town by the two new-comers when they first appeared in the quiet streets, along the Links and on the West Sands--every where that the little carriage could be drawn.

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

From this reading Some may recall --for indeed it was not easy to forget--the impression made in the good old town by the two new-comers when they first appeared in the quiet streets, along the Links and on the West Sands--every where that the little carriage could be drawn.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Two companions pathetically unlike, and yet always seen together, and evidently associating with one another from pure love.

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

From this reading Some may recall --for indeed it was not easy to forget--the impression made in the good old town by the two new-comers when they first appeared in the quiet streets, along the Links and on the West Sands--every where that the little carriage could be drawn.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Some may recall --for indeed it was not easy to forget--the impression made in the good old town by the two new-comers when they first appeared in the quiet streets, along the Links and on the West Sands--every where that the little carriage could be drawn.

plural of “university” — the body of faculty and students at a university

From this reading During a whole year the Earl of Cairnforth and Mr. Bruce-Montgomery-- for, as soon as possible, Cardross legally assumed the name--resided at that fairest of ancient cities and pleasantest of Scotch Universities, St. Andrew's.

marked by dissimilarity

From this reading Two companions pathetically unlike, and yet always seen together, and evidently associating with one another from pure love.

forceful exertion

From this reading A strange contrast they were --the small figure in the pony-chair, and the tall young man walking beside it in all the vigor, grace, and activity of his blooming youth.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading A strange contrast they were --the small figure in the pony-chair, and the tall young man walking beside it in all the vigor, grace, and activity of his blooming youth.

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

From this reading Some may recall --for indeed it was not easy to forget--the impression made in the good old town by the two new-comers when they first appeared in the quiet streets, along the Links and on the West Sands--every where that the little carriage could be drawn.

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

From this reading A strange contrast they were --the small figure in the pony-chair, and the tall young man walking beside it in all the vigor, grace, and activity of his blooming youth.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Some may recall --for indeed it was not easy to forget--the impression made in the good old town by the two new-comers when they first appeared in the quiet streets, along the Links and on the West Sands--every where that the little carriage could be drawn.

at the time that

From this reading Some may recall --for indeed it was not easy to forget--the impression made in the good old town by the two new-comers when they first appeared in the quiet streets, along the Links and on the West Sands--every where that the little carriage could be drawn.

in or at the place that

From this reading Some may recall --for indeed it was not easy to forget--the impression made in the good old town by the two new-comers when they first appeared in the quiet streets, along the Links and on the West Sands--every where that the little carriage could be drawn.

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

From this reading A few of the older inhabitants may still remember the house the earl occupied there, the society with which he filled it, and the general mode of life carried on by himself and his adopted son.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading During a whole year the Earl of Cairnforth and Mr. Bruce-Montgomery-- for, as soon as possible, Cardross legally assumed the name--resided at that fairest of ancient cities and pleasantest of Scotch Universities, St. Andrew's.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A few of the older inhabitants may still remember the house the earl occupied there, the society with which he filled it, and the general mode of life carried on by himself and his adopted son.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading During a whole year the Earl of Cairnforth and Mr. Bruce-Montgomery-- for, as soon as possible, Cardross legally assumed the name--resided at that fairest of ancient cities and pleasantest of Scotch Universities, St. Andrew's.

but in spite of that

From this reading Two companions pathetically unlike, and yet always seen together, and evidently associating with one another from pure love.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading A strange contrast they were --the small figure in the pony-chair, and the tall young man walking beside it in all the vigor, grace, and activity of his blooming youth.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading A strange contrast they were --the small figure in the pony-chair, and the tall young man walking beside it in all the vigor, grace, and activity of his blooming youth.