Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading It is not to be inferred from what has just been said that it had become a matter of importance to Colin how Alice Meredith looked.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was Lauderdale with whom she talked about the domestic arrangements, which he and she managed together; and indeed it was apparent that Alice, on the whole, had come to regard Colin, in a modified degree, as she regarded her brother--as something to be taken care of, watched, fed, tended, and generally deferred to, without any great possibility of comprehension or fellowship.

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From this reading It is not to be inferred from what has just been said that it had become a matter of importance to Colin how Alice Meredith looked.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Though she lost sight of him altogether in the discussions which perpetually arose among the three (which was not so much from being unable to understand these discussions as from the conclusion made beforehand that she had nothing to do with them), it was quite a different matter when they fell into the background to consult what would be best for their two charges.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Though she lost sight of him altogether in the discussions which perpetually arose among the three (which was not so much from being unable to understand these discussions as from the conclusion made beforehand that she had nothing to do with them), it was quite a different matter when they fell into the background to consult what would be best for their two charges.

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

From this reading It was Lauderdale with whom she talked about the domestic arrangements, which he and she managed together; and indeed it was apparent that Alice, on the whole, had come to regard Colin, in a modified degree, as she regarded her brother--as something to be taken care of, watched, fed, tended, and generally deferred to, without any great possibility of comprehension or fellowship.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It was Lauderdale with whom she talked about the domestic arrangements, which he and she managed together; and indeed it was apparent that Alice, on the whole, had come to regard Colin, in a modified degree, as she regarded her brother--as something to be taken care of, watched, fed, tended, and generally deferred to, without any great possibility of comprehension or fellowship.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading It was Lauderdale with whom she talked about the domestic arrangements, which he and she managed together; and indeed it was apparent that Alice, on the whole, had come to regard Colin, in a modified degree, as she regarded her brother--as something to be taken care of, watched, fed, tended, and generally deferred to, without any great possibility of comprehension or fellowship.

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

From this reading Though she lost sight of him altogether in the discussions which perpetually arose among the three (which was not so much from being unable to understand these discussions as from the conclusion made beforehand that she had nothing to do with them), it was quite a different matter when they fell into the background to consult what would be best for their two charges.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading It was Lauderdale with whom she talked about the domestic arrangements, which he and she managed together; and indeed it was apparent that Alice, on the whole, had come to regard Colin, in a modified degree, as she regarded her brother--as something to be taken care of, watched, fed, tended, and generally deferred to, without any great possibility of comprehension or fellowship.

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

From this reading It was Lauderdale with whom she talked about the domestic arrangements, which he and she managed together; and indeed it was apparent that Alice, on the whole, had come to regard Colin, in a modified degree, as she regarded her brother--as something to be taken care of, watched, fed, tended, and generally deferred to, without any great possibility of comprehension or fellowship.

a person's social heritage: previous experience or training

From this reading Though she lost sight of him altogether in the discussions which perpetually arose among the three (which was not so much from being unable to understand these discussions as from the conclusion made beforehand that she had nothing to do with them), it was quite a different matter when they fell into the background to consult what would be best for their two charges.

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

From this reading It is not to be inferred from what has just been said that it had become a matter of importance to Colin how Alice Meredith looked.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading It is not to be inferred from what has just been said that it had become a matter of importance to Colin how Alice Meredith looked.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading On the contrary, the relations between the two young people grew more distant, instead of becoming closer.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It is not to be inferred from what has just been said that it had become a matter of importance to Colin how Alice Meredith looked.

being ahead of time or need

From this reading Though she lost sight of him altogether in the discussions which perpetually arose among the three (which was not so much from being unable to understand these discussions as from the conclusion made beforehand that she had nothing to do with them), it was quite a different matter when they fell into the background to consult what would be best for their two charges.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Though she lost sight of him altogether in the discussions which perpetually arose among the three (which was not so much from being unable to understand these discussions as from the conclusion made beforehand that she had nothing to do with them), it was quite a different matter when they fell into the background to consult what would be best for their two charges.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Though she lost sight of him altogether in the discussions which perpetually arose among the three (which was not so much from being unable to understand these discussions as from the conclusion made beforehand that she had nothing to do with them), it was quite a different matter when they fell into the background to consult what would be best for their two charges.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading On the contrary, the relations between the two young people grew more distant, instead of becoming closer.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading It was Lauderdale with whom she talked about the domestic arrangements, which he and she managed together; and indeed it was apparent that Alice, on the whole, had come to regard Colin, in a modified degree, as she regarded her brother--as something to be taken care of, watched, fed, tended, and generally deferred to, without any great possibility of comprehension or fellowship.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading It was Lauderdale with whom she talked about the domestic arrangements, which he and she managed together; and indeed it was apparent that Alice, on the whole, had come to regard Colin, in a modified degree, as she regarded her brother--as something to be taken care of, watched, fed, tended, and generally deferred to, without any great possibility of comprehension or fellowship.

plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something

From this reading Though she lost sight of him altogether in the discussions which perpetually arose among the three (which was not so much from being unable to understand these discussions as from the conclusion made beforehand that she had nothing to do with them), it was quite a different matter when they fell into the background to consult what would be best for their two charges.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading On the contrary, the relations between the two young people grew more distant, instead of becoming closer.

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From this reading It is not to be inferred from what has just been said that it had become a matter of importance to Colin how Alice Meredith looked.

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

From this reading It was Lauderdale with whom she talked about the domestic arrangements, which he and she managed together; and indeed it was apparent that Alice, on the whole, had come to regard Colin, in a modified degree, as she regarded her brother--as something to be taken care of, watched, fed, tended, and generally deferred to, without any great possibility of comprehension or fellowship.

an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result)

From this reading It was Lauderdale with whom she talked about the domestic arrangements, which he and she managed together; and indeed it was apparent that Alice, on the whole, had come to regard Colin, in a modified degree, as she regarded her brother--as something to be taken care of, watched, fed, tended, and generally deferred to, without any great possibility of comprehension or fellowship.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading Though she lost sight of him altogether in the discussions which perpetually arose among the three (which was not so much from being unable to understand these discussions as from the conclusion made beforehand that she had nothing to do with them), it was quite a different matter when they fell into the background to consult what would be best for their two charges.

get or ask advice from

From this reading Though she lost sight of him altogether in the discussions which perpetually arose among the three (which was not so much from being unable to understand these discussions as from the conclusion made beforehand that she had nothing to do with them), it was quite a different matter when they fell into the background to consult what would be best for their two charges.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading On the contrary, the relations between the two young people grew more distant, instead of becoming closer.

inflected form of “defer” — hold back to a later time

From this reading It was Lauderdale with whom she talked about the domestic arrangements, which he and she managed together; and indeed it was apparent that Alice, on the whole, had come to regard Colin, in a modified degree, as she regarded her brother--as something to be taken care of, watched, fed, tended, and generally deferred to, without any great possibility of comprehension or fellowship.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading It was Lauderdale with whom she talked about the domestic arrangements, which he and she managed together; and indeed it was apparent that Alice, on the whole, had come to regard Colin, in a modified degree, as she regarded her brother--as something to be taken care of, watched, fed, tended, and generally deferred to, without any great possibility of comprehension or fellowship.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Though she lost sight of him altogether in the discussions which perpetually arose among the three (which was not so much from being unable to understand these discussions as from the conclusion made beforehand that she had nothing to do with them), it was quite a different matter when they fell into the background to consult what would be best for their two charges.

plural of “discussion” — an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading Though she lost sight of him altogether in the discussions which perpetually arose among the three (which was not so much from being unable to understand these discussions as from the conclusion made beforehand that she had nothing to do with them), it was quite a different matter when they fell into the background to consult what would be best for their two charges.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading On the contrary, the relations between the two young people grew more distant, instead of becoming closer.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Though she lost sight of him altogether in the discussions which perpetually arose among the three (which was not so much from being unable to understand these discussions as from the conclusion made beforehand that she had nothing to do with them), it was quite a different matter when they fell into the background to consult what would be best for their two charges.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading It was Lauderdale with whom she talked about the domestic arrangements, which he and she managed together; and indeed it was apparent that Alice, on the whole, had come to regard Colin, in a modified degree, as she regarded her brother--as something to be taken care of, watched, fed, tended, and generally deferred to, without any great possibility of comprehension or fellowship.

any federal law-enforcement officer

From this reading It was Lauderdale with whom she talked about the domestic arrangements, which he and she managed together; and indeed it was apparent that Alice, on the whole, had come to regard Colin, in a modified degree, as she regarded her brother--as something to be taken care of, watched, fed, tended, and generally deferred to, without any great possibility of comprehension or fellowship.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Though she lost sight of him altogether in the discussions which perpetually arose among the three (which was not so much from being unable to understand these discussions as from the conclusion made beforehand that she had nothing to do with them), it was quite a different matter when they fell into the background to consult what would be best for their two charges.

an association of people who share common beliefs or activities

From this reading It was Lauderdale with whom she talked about the domestic arrangements, which he and she managed together; and indeed it was apparent that Alice, on the whole, had come to regard Colin, in a modified degree, as she regarded her brother--as something to be taken care of, watched, fed, tended, and generally deferred to, without any great possibility of comprehension or fellowship.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Though she lost sight of him altogether in the discussions which perpetually arose among the three (which was not so much from being unable to understand these discussions as from the conclusion made beforehand that she had nothing to do with them), it was quite a different matter when they fell into the background to consult what would be best for their two charges.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It is not to be inferred from what has just been said that it had become a matter of importance to Colin how Alice Meredith looked.

usually; as a rule

From this reading It was Lauderdale with whom she talked about the domestic arrangements, which he and she managed together; and indeed it was apparent that Alice, on the whole, had come to regard Colin, in a modified degree, as she regarded her brother--as something to be taken care of, watched, fed, tended, and generally deferred to, without any great possibility of comprehension or fellowship.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading It was Lauderdale with whom she talked about the domestic arrangements, which he and she managed together; and indeed it was apparent that Alice, on the whole, had come to regard Colin, in a modified degree, as she regarded her brother--as something to be taken care of, watched, fed, tended, and generally deferred to, without any great possibility of comprehension or fellowship.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading On the contrary, the relations between the two young people grew more distant, instead of becoming closer.

a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading Lauderdale, like herself, was the nurse and guardian of his invalid.

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

From this reading It is not to be inferred from what has just been said that it had become a matter of importance to Colin how Alice Meredith looked.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It is not to be inferred from what has just been said that it had become a matter of importance to Colin how Alice Meredith looked.

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

From this reading It was Lauderdale with whom she talked about the domestic arrangements, which he and she managed together; and indeed it was apparent that Alice, on the whole, had come to regard Colin, in a modified degree, as she regarded her brother--as something to be taken care of, watched, fed, tended, and generally deferred to, without any great possibility of comprehension or fellowship.

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

From this reading It was Lauderdale with whom she talked about the domestic arrangements, which he and she managed together; and indeed it was apparent that Alice, on the whole, had come to regard Colin, in a modified degree, as she regarded her brother--as something to be taken care of, watched, fed, tended, and generally deferred to, without any great possibility of comprehension or fellowship.

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

From this reading Lauderdale, like herself, was the nurse and guardian of his invalid.

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

From this reading Though she lost sight of him altogether in the discussions which perpetually arose among the three (which was not so much from being unable to understand these discussions as from the conclusion made beforehand that she had nothing to do with them), it was quite a different matter when they fell into the background to consult what would be best for their two charges.

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

From this reading Lauderdale, like herself, was the nurse and guardian of his invalid.

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From this reading It is not to be inferred from what has just been said that it had become a matter of importance to Colin how Alice Meredith looked.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading It is not to be inferred from what has just been said that it had become a matter of importance to Colin how Alice Meredith looked.

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

From this reading It was Lauderdale with whom she talked about the domestic arrangements, which he and she managed together; and indeed it was apparent that Alice, on the whole, had come to regard Colin, in a modified degree, as she regarded her brother--as something to be taken care of, watched, fed, tended, and generally deferred to, without any great possibility of comprehension or fellowship.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading It was Lauderdale with whom she talked about the domestic arrangements, which he and she managed together; and indeed it was apparent that Alice, on the whole, had come to regard Colin, in a modified degree, as she regarded her brother--as something to be taken care of, watched, fed, tended, and generally deferred to, without any great possibility of comprehension or fellowship.

inflected form of “infer” — reason by deduction; establish by deduction

From this reading It is not to be inferred from what has just been said that it had become a matter of importance to Colin how Alice Meredith looked.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading On the contrary, the relations between the two young people grew more distant, instead of becoming closer.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Though she lost sight of him altogether in the discussions which perpetually arose among the three (which was not so much from being unable to understand these discussions as from the conclusion made beforehand that she had nothing to do with them), it was quite a different matter when they fell into the background to consult what would be best for their two charges.

someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury

From this reading Lauderdale, like herself, was the nurse and guardian of his invalid.

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

From this reading It is not to be inferred from what has just been said that it had become a matter of importance to Colin how Alice Meredith looked.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is not to be inferred from what has just been said that it had become a matter of importance to Colin how Alice Meredith looked.

and nothing more

From this reading It is not to be inferred from what has just been said that it had become a matter of importance to Colin how Alice Meredith looked.

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From this reading It was Lauderdale with whom she talked about the domestic arrangements, which he and she managed together; and indeed it was apparent that Alice, on the whole, had come to regard Colin, in a modified degree, as she regarded her brother--as something to be taken care of, watched, fed, tended, and generally deferred to, without any great possibility of comprehension or fellowship.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Lauderdale, like herself, was the nurse and guardian of his invalid.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading It is not to be inferred from what has just been said that it had become a matter of importance to Colin how Alice Meredith looked.

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

From this reading Though she lost sight of him altogether in the discussions which perpetually arose among the three (which was not so much from being unable to understand these discussions as from the conclusion made beforehand that she had nothing to do with them), it was quite a different matter when they fell into the background to consult what would be best for their two charges.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Though she lost sight of him altogether in the discussions which perpetually arose among the three (which was not so much from being unable to understand these discussions as from the conclusion made beforehand that she had nothing to do with them), it was quite a different matter when they fell into the background to consult what would be best for their two charges.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading It was Lauderdale with whom she talked about the domestic arrangements, which he and she managed together; and indeed it was apparent that Alice, on the whole, had come to regard Colin, in a modified degree, as she regarded her brother--as something to be taken care of, watched, fed, tended, and generally deferred to, without any great possibility of comprehension or fellowship.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading It is not to be inferred from what has just been said that it had become a matter of importance to Colin how Alice Meredith looked.

United States civil rights leader whose college registration caused riots in traditionally segregated Mississippi (born in 1933)

From this reading It is not to be inferred from what has just been said that it had become a matter of importance to Colin how Alice Meredith looked.

changed in form or character

From this reading It was Lauderdale with whom she talked about the domestic arrangements, which he and she managed together; and indeed it was apparent that Alice, on the whole, had come to regard Colin, in a modified degree, as she regarded her brother--as something to be taken care of, watched, fed, tended, and generally deferred to, without any great possibility of comprehension or fellowship.

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

From this reading On the contrary, the relations between the two young people grew more distant, instead of becoming closer.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Though she lost sight of him altogether in the discussions which perpetually arose among the three (which was not so much from being unable to understand these discussions as from the conclusion made beforehand that she had nothing to do with them), it was quite a different matter when they fell into the background to consult what would be best for their two charges.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is not to be inferred from what has just been said that it had become a matter of importance to Colin how Alice Meredith looked.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Though she lost sight of him altogether in the discussions which perpetually arose among the three (which was not so much from being unable to understand these discussions as from the conclusion made beforehand that she had nothing to do with them), it was quite a different matter when they fell into the background to consult what would be best for their two charges.

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading Lauderdale, like herself, was the nurse and guardian of his invalid.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It is not to be inferred from what has just been said that it had become a matter of importance to Colin how Alice Meredith looked.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the contrary, the relations between the two young people grew more distant, instead of becoming closer.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was Lauderdale with whom she talked about the domestic arrangements, which he and she managed together; and indeed it was apparent that Alice, on the whole, had come to regard Colin, in a modified degree, as she regarded her brother--as something to be taken care of, watched, fed, tended, and generally deferred to, without any great possibility of comprehension or fellowship.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading On the contrary, the relations between the two young people grew more distant, instead of becoming closer.

everlastingly; for all time

From this reading Though she lost sight of him altogether in the discussions which perpetually arose among the three (which was not so much from being unable to understand these discussions as from the conclusion made beforehand that she had nothing to do with them), it was quite a different matter when they fell into the background to consult what would be best for their two charges.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading It was Lauderdale with whom she talked about the domestic arrangements, which he and she managed together; and indeed it was apparent that Alice, on the whole, had come to regard Colin, in a modified degree, as she regarded her brother--as something to be taken care of, watched, fed, tended, and generally deferred to, without any great possibility of comprehension or fellowship.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Though she lost sight of him altogether in the discussions which perpetually arose among the three (which was not so much from being unable to understand these discussions as from the conclusion made beforehand that she had nothing to do with them), it was quite a different matter when they fell into the background to consult what would be best for their two charges.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading It was Lauderdale with whom she talked about the domestic arrangements, which he and she managed together; and indeed it was apparent that Alice, on the whole, had come to regard Colin, in a modified degree, as she regarded her brother--as something to be taken care of, watched, fed, tended, and generally deferred to, without any great possibility of comprehension or fellowship.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading It was Lauderdale with whom she talked about the domestic arrangements, which he and she managed together; and indeed it was apparent that Alice, on the whole, had come to regard Colin, in a modified degree, as she regarded her brother--as something to be taken care of, watched, fed, tended, and generally deferred to, without any great possibility of comprehension or fellowship.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading On the contrary, the relations between the two young people grew more distant, instead of becoming closer.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It is not to be inferred from what has just been said that it had become a matter of importance to Colin how Alice Meredith looked.

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

From this reading It was Lauderdale with whom she talked about the domestic arrangements, which he and she managed together; and indeed it was apparent that Alice, on the whole, had come to regard Colin, in a modified degree, as she regarded her brother--as something to be taken care of, watched, fed, tended, and generally deferred to, without any great possibility of comprehension or fellowship.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Though she lost sight of him altogether in the discussions which perpetually arose among the three (which was not so much from being unable to understand these discussions as from the conclusion made beforehand that she had nothing to do with them), it was quite a different matter when they fell into the background to consult what would be best for their two charges.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Though she lost sight of him altogether in the discussions which perpetually arose among the three (which was not so much from being unable to understand these discussions as from the conclusion made beforehand that she had nothing to do with them), it was quite a different matter when they fell into the background to consult what would be best for their two charges.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading It was Lauderdale with whom she talked about the domestic arrangements, which he and she managed together; and indeed it was apparent that Alice, on the whole, had come to regard Colin, in a modified degree, as she regarded her brother--as something to be taken care of, watched, fed, tended, and generally deferred to, without any great possibility of comprehension or fellowship.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading It was Lauderdale with whom she talked about the domestic arrangements, which he and she managed together; and indeed it was apparent that Alice, on the whole, had come to regard Colin, in a modified degree, as she regarded her brother--as something to be taken care of, watched, fed, tended, and generally deferred to, without any great possibility of comprehension or fellowship.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading It was Lauderdale with whom she talked about the domestic arrangements, which he and she managed together; and indeed it was apparent that Alice, on the whole, had come to regard Colin, in a modified degree, as she regarded her brother--as something to be taken care of, watched, fed, tended, and generally deferred to, without any great possibility of comprehension or fellowship.

past form of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

From this reading It was Lauderdale with whom she talked about the domestic arrangements, which he and she managed together; and indeed it was apparent that Alice, on the whole, had come to regard Colin, in a modified degree, as she regarded her brother--as something to be taken care of, watched, fed, tended, and generally deferred to, without any great possibility of comprehension or fellowship.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is not to be inferred from what has just been said that it had become a matter of importance to Colin how Alice Meredith looked.

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

From this reading On the contrary, the relations between the two young people grew more distant, instead of becoming closer.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Though she lost sight of him altogether in the discussions which perpetually arose among the three (which was not so much from being unable to understand these discussions as from the conclusion made beforehand that she had nothing to do with them), it was quite a different matter when they fell into the background to consult what would be best for their two charges.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Though she lost sight of him altogether in the discussions which perpetually arose among the three (which was not so much from being unable to understand these discussions as from the conclusion made beforehand that she had nothing to do with them), it was quite a different matter when they fell into the background to consult what would be best for their two charges.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Though she lost sight of him altogether in the discussions which perpetually arose among the three (which was not so much from being unable to understand these discussions as from the conclusion made beforehand that she had nothing to do with them), it was quite a different matter when they fell into the background to consult what would be best for their two charges.

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

From this reading Though she lost sight of him altogether in the discussions which perpetually arose among the three (which was not so much from being unable to understand these discussions as from the conclusion made beforehand that she had nothing to do with them), it was quite a different matter when they fell into the background to consult what would be best for their two charges.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though she lost sight of him altogether in the discussions which perpetually arose among the three (which was not so much from being unable to understand these discussions as from the conclusion made beforehand that she had nothing to do with them), it was quite a different matter when they fell into the background to consult what would be best for their two charges.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Though she lost sight of him altogether in the discussions which perpetually arose among the three (which was not so much from being unable to understand these discussions as from the conclusion made beforehand that she had nothing to do with them), it was quite a different matter when they fell into the background to consult what would be best for their two charges.

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

From this reading It is not to be inferred from what has just been said that it had become a matter of importance to Colin how Alice Meredith looked.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading It was Lauderdale with whom she talked about the domestic arrangements, which he and she managed together; and indeed it was apparent that Alice, on the whole, had come to regard Colin, in a modified degree, as she regarded her brother--as something to be taken care of, watched, fed, tended, and generally deferred to, without any great possibility of comprehension or fellowship.

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

From this reading On the contrary, the relations between the two young people grew more distant, instead of becoming closer.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading Though she lost sight of him altogether in the discussions which perpetually arose among the three (which was not so much from being unable to understand these discussions as from the conclusion made beforehand that she had nothing to do with them), it was quite a different matter when they fell into the background to consult what would be best for their two charges.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading Though she lost sight of him altogether in the discussions which perpetually arose among the three (which was not so much from being unable to understand these discussions as from the conclusion made beforehand that she had nothing to do with them), it was quite a different matter when they fell into the background to consult what would be best for their two charges.

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

From this reading It was Lauderdale with whom she talked about the domestic arrangements, which he and she managed together; and indeed it was apparent that Alice, on the whole, had come to regard Colin, in a modified degree, as she regarded her brother--as something to be taken care of, watched, fed, tended, and generally deferred to, without any great possibility of comprehension or fellowship.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading It was Lauderdale with whom she talked about the domestic arrangements, which he and she managed together; and indeed it was apparent that Alice, on the whole, had come to regard Colin, in a modified degree, as she regarded her brother--as something to be taken care of, watched, fed, tended, and generally deferred to, without any great possibility of comprehension or fellowship.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It is not to be inferred from what has just been said that it had become a matter of importance to Colin how Alice Meredith looked.

at the time that

From this reading Though she lost sight of him altogether in the discussions which perpetually arose among the three (which was not so much from being unable to understand these discussions as from the conclusion made beforehand that she had nothing to do with them), it was quite a different matter when they fell into the background to consult what would be best for their two charges.

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

From this reading It was Lauderdale with whom she talked about the domestic arrangements, which he and she managed together; and indeed it was apparent that Alice, on the whole, had come to regard Colin, in a modified degree, as she regarded her brother--as something to be taken care of, watched, fed, tended, and generally deferred to, without any great possibility of comprehension or fellowship.

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

From this reading It was Lauderdale with whom she talked about the domestic arrangements, which he and she managed together; and indeed it was apparent that Alice, on the whole, had come to regard Colin, in a modified degree, as she regarded her brother--as something to be taken care of, watched, fed, tended, and generally deferred to, without any great possibility of comprehension or fellowship.

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

From this reading It was Lauderdale with whom she talked about the domestic arrangements, which he and she managed together; and indeed it was apparent that Alice, on the whole, had come to regard Colin, in a modified degree, as she regarded her brother--as something to be taken care of, watched, fed, tended, and generally deferred to, without any great possibility of comprehension or fellowship.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was Lauderdale with whom she talked about the domestic arrangements, which he and she managed together; and indeed it was apparent that Alice, on the whole, had come to regard Colin, in a modified degree, as she regarded her brother--as something to be taken care of, watched, fed, tended, and generally deferred to, without any great possibility of comprehension or fellowship.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading It was Lauderdale with whom she talked about the domestic arrangements, which he and she managed together; and indeed it was apparent that Alice, on the whole, had come to regard Colin, in a modified degree, as she regarded her brother--as something to be taken care of, watched, fed, tended, and generally deferred to, without any great possibility of comprehension or fellowship.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Though she lost sight of him altogether in the discussions which perpetually arose among the three (which was not so much from being unable to understand these discussions as from the conclusion made beforehand that she had nothing to do with them), it was quite a different matter when they fell into the background to consult what would be best for their two charges.

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

From this reading On the contrary, the relations between the two young people grew more distant, instead of becoming closer.