Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading The weather had suddenly changed; the east was already clear and over the west, where the sun was setting in a fiery mist, the huge clouds were banked up against the bright sky, fringed with red and purple, but no longer threatening rain or snow.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading In spite of their mutual anxiety to be of service to Mrs. Goddard, when they had once decided how to act they had easily fallen into conversation about other matters, the black letter Paracelsus had received its full share of attention and many another rare volume had been brought out and examined.

having companions or an escort

From this reading It was late in the afternoon when Mr. Juxon walked down towards the cottage, accompanied by the vicar.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading In spite of their mutual anxiety to be of service to Mrs. Goddard, when they had once decided how to act they had easily fallen into conversation about other matters, the black letter Paracelsus had received its full share of attention and many another rare volume had been brought out and examined.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading It was late in the afternoon when Mr. Juxon walked down towards the cottage, accompanied by the vicar.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The weather had suddenly changed; the east was already clear and over the west, where the sun was setting in a fiery mist, the huge clouds were banked up against the bright sky, fringed with red and purple, but no longer threatening rain or snow.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The air was sharp and the plentiful mud in the roads was already crusted with a brittle casing of ice.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The weather had suddenly changed; the east was already clear and over the west, where the sun was setting in a fiery mist, the huge clouds were banked up against the bright sky, fringed with red and purple, but no longer threatening rain or snow.

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

From this reading In spite of their mutual anxiety to be of service to Mrs. Goddard, when they had once decided how to act they had easily fallen into conversation about other matters, the black letter Paracelsus had received its full share of attention and many another rare volume had been brought out and examined.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading In spite of their mutual anxiety to be of service to Mrs. Goddard, when they had once decided how to act they had easily fallen into conversation about other matters, the black letter Paracelsus had received its full share of attention and many another rare volume had been brought out and examined.

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

From this reading In spite of their mutual anxiety to be of service to Mrs. Goddard, when they had once decided how to act they had easily fallen into conversation about other matters, the black letter Paracelsus had received its full share of attention and many another rare volume had been brought out and examined.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Neither the vicar nor his host believed that there was any hurry; if Goddard ever succeeded in getting to Billingsfield it would not be to-day, nor to-morrow either.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading In spite of their mutual anxiety to be of service to Mrs. Goddard, when they had once decided how to act they had easily fallen into conversation about other matters, the black letter Paracelsus had received its full share of attention and many another rare volume had been brought out and examined.

past form of “bank” — tip laterally

From this reading The weather had suddenly changed; the east was already clear and over the west, where the sun was setting in a fiery mist, the huge clouds were banked up against the bright sky, fringed with red and purple, but no longer threatening rain or snow.

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

From this reading In spite of their mutual anxiety to be of service to Mrs. Goddard, when they had once decided how to act they had easily fallen into conversation about other matters, the black letter Paracelsus had received its full share of attention and many another rare volume had been brought out and examined.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In spite of their mutual anxiety to be of service to Mrs. Goddard, when they had once decided how to act they had easily fallen into conversation about other matters, the black letter Paracelsus had received its full share of attention and many another rare volume had been brought out and examined.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Neither the vicar nor his host believed that there was any hurry; if Goddard ever succeeded in getting to Billingsfield it would not be to-day, nor to-morrow either.

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

From this reading Neither the vicar nor his host believed that there was any hurry; if Goddard ever succeeded in getting to Billingsfield it would not be to-day, nor to-morrow either.

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

From this reading In spite of their mutual anxiety to be of service to Mrs. Goddard, when they had once decided how to act they had easily fallen into conversation about other matters, the black letter Paracelsus had received its full share of attention and many another rare volume had been brought out and examined.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading The weather had suddenly changed; the east was already clear and over the west, where the sun was setting in a fiery mist, the huge clouds were banked up against the bright sky, fringed with red and purple, but no longer threatening rain or snow.

having little elasticity; hence easily cracked or fractured or snapped

From this reading The air was sharp and the plentiful mud in the roads was already crusted with a brittle casing of ice.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading In spite of their mutual anxiety to be of service to Mrs. Goddard, when they had once decided how to act they had easily fallen into conversation about other matters, the black letter Paracelsus had received its full share of attention and many another rare volume had been brought out and examined.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The weather had suddenly changed; the east was already clear and over the west, where the sun was setting in a fiery mist, the huge clouds were banked up against the bright sky, fringed with red and purple, but no longer threatening rain or snow.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was late in the afternoon when Mr. Juxon walked down towards the cottage, accompanied by the vicar.

the housing or outer covering of something

From this reading The air was sharp and the plentiful mud in the roads was already crusted with a brittle casing of ice.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading The weather had suddenly changed; the east was already clear and over the west, where the sun was setting in a fiery mist, the huge clouds were banked up against the bright sky, fringed with red and purple, but no longer threatening rain or snow.

rid of obstructions

From this reading The weather had suddenly changed; the east was already clear and over the west, where the sun was setting in a fiery mist, the huge clouds were banked up against the bright sky, fringed with red and purple, but no longer threatening rain or snow.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading The weather had suddenly changed; the east was already clear and over the west, where the sun was setting in a fiery mist, the huge clouds were banked up against the bright sky, fringed with red and purple, but no longer threatening rain or snow.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading In spite of their mutual anxiety to be of service to Mrs. Goddard, when they had once decided how to act they had easily fallen into conversation about other matters, the black letter Paracelsus had received its full share of attention and many another rare volume had been brought out and examined.

a small house with a single story

From this reading It was late in the afternoon when Mr. Juxon walked down towards the cottage, accompanied by the vicar.

having a hardened crust as a covering

From this reading The air was sharp and the plentiful mud in the roads was already crusted with a brittle casing of ice.

recognizable; marked

From this reading In spite of their mutual anxiety to be of service to Mrs. Goddard, when they had once decided how to act they had easily fallen into conversation about other matters, the black letter Paracelsus had received its full share of attention and many another rare volume had been brought out and examined.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading It was late in the afternoon when Mr. Juxon walked down towards the cottage, accompanied by the vicar.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading In spite of their mutual anxiety to be of service to Mrs. Goddard, when they had once decided how to act they had easily fallen into conversation about other matters, the black letter Paracelsus had received its full share of attention and many another rare volume had been brought out and examined.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading The weather had suddenly changed; the east was already clear and over the west, where the sun was setting in a fiery mist, the huge clouds were banked up against the bright sky, fringed with red and purple, but no longer threatening rain or snow.

one or the other of two

From this reading Neither the vicar nor his host believed that there was any hurry; if Goddard ever succeeded in getting to Billingsfield it would not be to-day, nor to-morrow either.

at any time

From this reading Neither the vicar nor his host believed that there was any hurry; if Goddard ever succeeded in getting to Billingsfield it would not be to-day, nor to-morrow either.

past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading In spite of their mutual anxiety to be of service to Mrs. Goddard, when they had once decided how to act they had easily fallen into conversation about other matters, the black letter Paracelsus had received its full share of attention and many another rare volume had been brought out and examined.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading In spite of their mutual anxiety to be of service to Mrs. Goddard, when they had once decided how to act they had easily fallen into conversation about other matters, the black letter Paracelsus had received its full share of attention and many another rare volume had been brought out and examined.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading The weather had suddenly changed; the east was already clear and over the west, where the sun was setting in a fiery mist, the huge clouds were banked up against the bright sky, fringed with red and purple, but no longer threatening rain or snow.

surrounded as with a border or fringe; sometimes used in combination

From this reading The weather had suddenly changed; the east was already clear and over the west, where the sun was setting in a fiery mist, the huge clouds were banked up against the bright sky, fringed with red and purple, but no longer threatening rain or snow.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading In spite of their mutual anxiety to be of service to Mrs. Goddard, when they had once decided how to act they had easily fallen into conversation about other matters, the black letter Paracelsus had received its full share of attention and many another rare volume had been brought out and examined.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading Neither the vicar nor his host believed that there was any hurry; if Goddard ever succeeded in getting to Billingsfield it would not be to-day, nor to-morrow either.

United States physicist who developed the first successful liquid-fueled rocket (1882-1945)

From this reading In spite of their mutual anxiety to be of service to Mrs. Goddard, when they had once decided how to act they had easily fallen into conversation about other matters, the black letter Paracelsus had received its full share of attention and many another rare volume had been brought out and examined.

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

From this reading In spite of their mutual anxiety to be of service to Mrs. Goddard, when they had once decided how to act they had easily fallen into conversation about other matters, the black letter Paracelsus had received its full share of attention and many another rare volume had been brought out and examined.

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

From this reading Neither the vicar nor his host believed that there was any hurry; if Goddard ever succeeded in getting to Billingsfield it would not be to-day, nor to-morrow either.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading Neither the vicar nor his host believed that there was any hurry; if Goddard ever succeeded in getting to Billingsfield it would not be to-day, nor to-morrow either.

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

From this reading In spite of their mutual anxiety to be of service to Mrs. Goddard, when they had once decided how to act they had easily fallen into conversation about other matters, the black letter Paracelsus had received its full share of attention and many another rare volume had been brought out and examined.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading The weather had suddenly changed; the east was already clear and over the west, where the sun was setting in a fiery mist, the huge clouds were banked up against the bright sky, fringed with red and purple, but no longer threatening rain or snow.

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading Neither the vicar nor his host believed that there was any hurry; if Goddard ever succeeded in getting to Billingsfield it would not be to-day, nor to-morrow either.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading The air was sharp and the plentiful mud in the roads was already crusted with a brittle casing of ice.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Neither the vicar nor his host believed that there was any hurry; if Goddard ever succeeded in getting to Billingsfield it would not be to-day, nor to-morrow either.

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

From this reading It was late in the afternoon when Mr. Juxon walked down towards the cottage, accompanied by the vicar.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In spite of their mutual anxiety to be of service to Mrs. Goddard, when they had once decided how to act they had easily fallen into conversation about other matters, the black letter Paracelsus had received its full share of attention and many another rare volume had been brought out and examined.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was late in the afternoon when Mr. Juxon walked down towards the cottage, accompanied by the vicar.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading In spite of their mutual anxiety to be of service to Mrs. Goddard, when they had once decided how to act they had easily fallen into conversation about other matters, the black letter Paracelsus had received its full share of attention and many another rare volume had been brought out and examined.

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

From this reading It was late in the afternoon when Mr. Juxon walked down towards the cottage, accompanied by the vicar.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading It was late in the afternoon when Mr. Juxon walked down towards the cottage, accompanied by the vicar.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading In spite of their mutual anxiety to be of service to Mrs. Goddard, when they had once decided how to act they had easily fallen into conversation about other matters, the black letter Paracelsus had received its full share of attention and many another rare volume had been brought out and examined.

for more time

From this reading The weather had suddenly changed; the east was already clear and over the west, where the sun was setting in a fiery mist, the huge clouds were banked up against the bright sky, fringed with red and purple, but no longer threatening rain or snow.

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 In spite of their mutual anxiety to be of service to Mrs. Goddard, when they had once decided how to act they had easily fallen into conversation about other matters, the black letter Paracelsus had received its full share of attention and many another rare volume had been brought out and examined.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading In spite of their mutual anxiety to be of service to Mrs. Goddard, when they had once decided how to act they had easily fallen into conversation about other matters, the black letter Paracelsus had received its full share of attention and many another rare volume had been brought out and examined.

become covered with mist

From this reading The weather had suddenly changed; the east was already clear and over the west, where the sun was setting in a fiery mist, the huge clouds were banked up against the bright sky, fringed with red and purple, but no longer threatening rain or snow.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It was late in the afternoon when Mr. Juxon walked down towards the cottage, accompanied by the vicar.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading In spite of their mutual anxiety to be of service to Mrs. Goddard, when they had once decided how to act they had easily fallen into conversation about other matters, the black letter Paracelsus had received its full share of attention and many another rare volume had been brought out and examined.

water soaked soil; soft wet earth

From this reading The air was sharp and the plentiful mud in the roads was already crusted with a brittle casing of ice.

common to or shared by two or more parties

From this reading In spite of their mutual anxiety to be of service to Mrs. Goddard, when they had once decided how to act they had easily fallen into conversation about other matters, the black letter Paracelsus had received its full share of attention and many another rare volume had been brought out and examined.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Neither the vicar nor his host believed that there was any hurry; if Goddard ever succeeded in getting to Billingsfield it would not be to-day, nor to-morrow either.

not any; not one

From this reading The weather had suddenly changed; the east was already clear and over the west, where the sun was setting in a fiery mist, the huge clouds were banked up against the bright sky, fringed with red and purple, but no longer threatening rain or snow.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Neither the vicar nor his host believed that there was any hurry; if Goddard ever succeeded in getting to Billingsfield it would not be to-day, nor to-morrow either.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Neither the vicar nor his host believed that there was any hurry; if Goddard ever succeeded in getting to Billingsfield it would not be to-day, nor to-morrow either.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In spite of their mutual anxiety to be of service to Mrs. Goddard, when they had once decided how to act they had easily fallen into conversation about other matters, the black letter Paracelsus had received its full share of attention and many another rare volume had been brought out and examined.

on one occasion

From this reading In spite of their mutual anxiety to be of service to Mrs. Goddard, when they had once decided how to act they had easily fallen into conversation about other matters, the black letter Paracelsus had received its full share of attention and many another rare volume had been brought out and examined.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The weather had suddenly changed; the east was already clear and over the west, where the sun was setting in a fiery mist, the huge clouds were banked up against the bright sky, fringed with red and purple, but no longer threatening rain or snow.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading In spite of their mutual anxiety to be of service to Mrs. Goddard, when they had once decided how to act they had easily fallen into conversation about other matters, the black letter Paracelsus had received its full share of attention and many another rare volume had been brought out and examined.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading In spite of their mutual anxiety to be of service to Mrs. Goddard, when they had once decided how to act they had easily fallen into conversation about other matters, the black letter Paracelsus had received its full share of attention and many another rare volume had been brought out and examined.

above and across; more than

From this reading The weather had suddenly changed; the east was already clear and over the west, where the sun was setting in a fiery mist, the huge clouds were banked up against the bright sky, fringed with red and purple, but no longer threatening rain or snow.

Swiss physician who introduced treatments of particular illnesses based on his observation and experience

From this reading In spite of their mutual anxiety to be of service to Mrs. Goddard, when they had once decided how to act they had easily fallen into conversation about other matters, the black letter Paracelsus had received its full share of attention and many another rare volume had been brought out and examined.

existing in great number or quantity

From this reading The air was sharp and the plentiful mud in the roads was already crusted with a brittle casing of ice.

a purple color or pigment

From this reading The weather had suddenly changed; the east was already clear and over the west, where the sun was setting in a fiery mist, the huge clouds were banked up against the bright sky, fringed with red and purple, but no longer threatening rain or snow.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading The weather had suddenly changed; the east was already clear and over the west, where the sun was setting in a fiery mist, the huge clouds were banked up against the bright sky, fringed with red and purple, but no longer threatening rain or snow.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading In spite of their mutual anxiety to be of service to Mrs. Goddard, when they had once decided how to act they had easily fallen into conversation about other matters, the black letter Paracelsus had received its full share of attention and many another rare volume had been brought out and examined.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading In spite of their mutual anxiety to be of service to Mrs. Goddard, when they had once decided how to act they had easily fallen into conversation about other matters, the black letter Paracelsus had received its full share of attention and many another rare volume had been brought out and examined.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading The weather had suddenly changed; the east was already clear and over the west, where the sun was setting in a fiery mist, the huge clouds were banked up against the bright sky, fringed with red and purple, but no longer threatening rain or snow.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading The air was sharp and the plentiful mud in the roads was already crusted with a brittle casing of ice.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading In spite of their mutual anxiety to be of service to Mrs. Goddard, when they had once decided how to act they had easily fallen into conversation about other matters, the black letter Paracelsus had received its full share of attention and many another rare volume had been brought out and examined.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading The weather had suddenly changed; the east was already clear and over the west, where the sun was setting in a fiery mist, the huge clouds were banked up against the bright sky, fringed with red and purple, but no longer threatening rain or snow.

have in common

From this reading In spite of their mutual anxiety to be of service to Mrs. Goddard, when they had once decided how to act they had easily fallen into conversation about other matters, the black letter Paracelsus had received its full share of attention and many another rare volume had been brought out and examined.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading The air was sharp and the plentiful mud in the roads was already crusted with a brittle casing of ice.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The weather had suddenly changed; the east was already clear and over the west, where the sun was setting in a fiery mist, the huge clouds were banked up against the bright sky, fringed with red and purple, but no longer threatening rain or snow.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading The weather had suddenly changed; the east was already clear and over the west, where the sun was setting in a fiery mist, the huge clouds were banked up against the bright sky, fringed with red and purple, but no longer threatening rain or snow.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading In spite of their mutual anxiety to be of service to Mrs. Goddard, when they had once decided how to act they had easily fallen into conversation about other matters, the black letter Paracelsus had received its full share of attention and many another rare volume had been brought out and examined.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading Neither the vicar nor his host believed that there was any hurry; if Goddard ever succeeded in getting to Billingsfield it would not be to-day, nor to-morrow either.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading The weather had suddenly changed; the east was already clear and over the west, where the sun was setting in a fiery mist, the huge clouds were banked up against the bright sky, fringed with red and purple, but no longer threatening rain or snow.

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

From this reading The weather had suddenly changed; the east was already clear and over the west, where the sun was setting in a fiery mist, the huge clouds were banked up against the bright sky, fringed with red and purple, but no longer threatening rain or snow.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Neither the vicar nor his host believed that there was any hurry; if Goddard ever succeeded in getting to Billingsfield it would not be to-day, nor to-morrow either.

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

From this reading It was late in the afternoon when Mr. Juxon walked down towards the cottage, accompanied by the vicar.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In spite of their mutual anxiety to be of service to Mrs. Goddard, when they had once decided how to act they had easily fallen into conversation about other matters, the black letter Paracelsus had received its full share of attention and many another rare volume had been brought out and examined.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Neither the vicar nor his host believed that there was any hurry; if Goddard ever succeeded in getting to Billingsfield it would not be to-day, nor to-morrow either.

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

From this reading In spite of their mutual anxiety to be of service to Mrs. Goddard, when they had once decided how to act they had easily fallen into conversation about other matters, the black letter Paracelsus had received its full share of attention and many another rare volume had been brought out and examined.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading The weather had suddenly changed; the east was already clear and over the west, where the sun was setting in a fiery mist, the huge clouds were banked up against the bright sky, fringed with red and purple, but no longer threatening rain or snow.

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

From this reading In spite of their mutual anxiety to be of service to Mrs. Goddard, when they had once decided how to act they had easily fallen into conversation about other matters, the black letter Paracelsus had received its full share of attention and many another rare volume had been brought out and examined.

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

From this reading Neither the vicar nor his host believed that there was any hurry; if Goddard ever succeeded in getting to Billingsfield it would not be to-day, nor to-morrow either.

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

From this reading Neither the vicar nor his host believed that there was any hurry; if Goddard ever succeeded in getting to Billingsfield it would not be to-day, nor to-morrow either.

in the direction of

From this reading It was late in the afternoon when Mr. Juxon walked down towards the cottage, accompanied by the vicar.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The weather had suddenly changed; the east was already clear and over the west, where the sun was setting in a fiery mist, the huge clouds were banked up against the bright sky, fringed with red and purple, but no longer threatening rain or snow.

a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman

From this reading It was late in the afternoon when Mr. Juxon walked down towards the cottage, accompanied by the vicar.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading In spite of their mutual anxiety to be of service to Mrs. Goddard, when they had once decided how to act they had easily fallen into conversation about other matters, the black letter Paracelsus had received its full share of attention and many another rare volume had been brought out and examined.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading It was late in the afternoon when Mr. Juxon walked down towards the cottage, accompanied by the vicar.

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

From this reading It was late in the afternoon when Mr. Juxon walked down towards the cottage, accompanied by the vicar.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading The weather had suddenly changed; the east was already clear and over the west, where the sun was setting in a fiery mist, the huge clouds were banked up against the bright sky, fringed with red and purple, but no longer threatening rain or snow.

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

From this reading The weather had suddenly changed; the east was already clear and over the west, where the sun was setting in a fiery mist, the huge clouds were banked up against the bright sky, fringed with red and purple, but no longer threatening rain or snow.

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

From this reading The weather had suddenly changed; the east was already clear and over the west, where the sun was setting in a fiery mist, the huge clouds were banked up against the bright sky, fringed with red and purple, but no longer threatening rain or snow.

at the time that

From this reading It was late in the afternoon when Mr. Juxon walked down towards the cottage, accompanied by the vicar.

in or at the place that

From this reading The weather had suddenly changed; the east was already clear and over the west, where the sun was setting in a fiery mist, the huge clouds were banked up against the bright sky, fringed with red and purple, but no longer threatening rain or snow.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The weather had suddenly changed; the east was already clear and over the west, where the sun was setting in a fiery mist, the huge clouds were banked up against the bright sky, fringed with red and purple, but no longer threatening rain or snow.

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

From this reading Neither the vicar nor his host believed that there was any hurry; if Goddard ever succeeded in getting to Billingsfield it would not be to-day, nor to-morrow either.