used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was no reason why John should ever know anything more about it, he said; three could keep a secret, but no one knew whether four could be as discreet.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was no reason why John should ever know anything more about it, he said; three could keep a secret, but no one knew whether four could be as discreet.
(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 He sent John a message to the effect that all was well and that he should take some rest while the Ambroses relieved the watch, and having thus disposed his household he went out, bound upon one of the most disagreeable errands he had ever undertaken.
AmbrosenounUS /ˈæmbroʊz/
(Roman Catholic Church) Roman priest who became bishop of Milan
From this reading Mrs. Ambrose kept her word and arrived with the vicar before nine o'clock, protesting her determination to take care of poor Goddard, so long as he needed any care.
Ambroses
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From this reading He sent John a message to the effect that all was well and that he should take some rest while the Ambroses relieved the watch, and having thus disposed his household he went out, bound upon one of the most disagreeable errands he had ever undertaken.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The squire took Mrs. Ambrose and her husband to Goddard's room and telling her that Doctor Longstreet was expected in an hour, by which time he himself hoped to have returned, he left the two good people in charge of the sick man and went to see Mrs. Goddard.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Ambrose kept her word and arrived with the vicar before nine o'clock, protesting her determination to take care of poor Goddard, so long as he needed any care.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Mrs. Ambrose kept her word and arrived with the vicar before nine o'clock, protesting her determination to take care of poor Goddard, so long as he needed any care.
any thing at all
From this reading There was no reason why John should ever know anything more about it, he said; three could keep a secret, but no one knew whether four could be as discreet.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Mrs. Ambrose kept her word and arrived with the vicar before nine o'clock, protesting her determination to take care of poor Goddard, so long as he needed any care.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs. Ambrose kept her word and arrived with the vicar before nine o'clock, protesting her determination to take care of poor Goddard, so long as he needed any care.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mr. Juxon warned her that John did not know who the man was, and entreated her to be careful of her speech when John was present.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Mrs. Ambrose kept her word and arrived with the vicar before nine o'clock, protesting her determination to take care of poor Goddard, so long as he needed any care.
confined by bonds
From this reading He sent John a message to the effect that all was well and that he should take some rest while the Ambroses relieved the watch, and having thus disposed his household he went out, bound upon one of the most disagreeable errands he had ever undertaken.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was no reason why John should ever know anything more about it, he said; three could keep a secret, but no one knew whether four could be as discreet.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The squire took Mrs. Ambrose and her husband to Goddard's room and telling her that Doctor Longstreet was expected in an hour, by which time he himself hoped to have returned, he left the two good people in charge of the sick man and went to see Mrs. Goddard.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Mrs. Ambrose kept her word and arrived with the vicar before nine o'clock, protesting her determination to take care of poor Goddard, so long as he needed any care.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading Mr. Juxon warned her that John did not know who the man was, and entreated her to be careful of her speech when John was present.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading The squire took Mrs. Ambrose and her husband to Goddard's room and telling her that Doctor Longstreet was expected in an hour, by which time he himself hoped to have returned, he left the two good people in charge of the sick man and went to see Mrs. Goddard.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There was no reason why John should ever know anything more about it, he said; three could keep a secret, but no one knew whether four could be as discreet.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Mrs. Ambrose kept her word and arrived with the vicar before nine o'clock, protesting her determination to take care of poor Goddard, so long as he needed any care.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mr. Juxon warned her that John did not know who the man was, and entreated her to be careful of her speech when John was present.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading He sent John a message to the effect that all was well and that he should take some rest while the Ambroses relieved the watch, and having thus disposed his household he went out, bound upon one of the most disagreeable errands he had ever undertaken.
discreetadjectiveUS /dɪˈskriːt/
marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
From this reading There was no reason why John should ever know anything more about it, he said; three could keep a secret, but no one knew whether four could be as discreet.
having made preparations
From this reading He sent John a message to the effect that all was well and that he should take some rest while the Ambroses relieved the watch, and having thus disposed his household he went out, bound upon one of the most disagreeable errands he had ever undertaken.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The squire took Mrs. Ambrose and her husband to Goddard's room and telling her that Doctor Longstreet was expected in an hour, by which time he himself hoped to have returned, he left the two good people in charge of the sick man and went to see Mrs. Goddard.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading He sent John a message to the effect that all was well and that he should take some rest while the Ambroses relieved the watch, and having thus disposed his household he went out, bound upon one of the most disagreeable errands he had ever undertaken.
entreated
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From this reading Mr. Juxon warned her that John did not know who the man was, and entreated her to be careful of her speech when John was present.
errandsnounUS /ˈerəndz/
plural of “errand” — a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading He sent John a message to the effect that all was well and that he should take some rest while the Ambroses relieved the watch, and having thus disposed his household he went out, bound upon one of the most disagreeable errands he had ever undertaken.
at any time
From this reading There was no reason why John should ever know anything more about it, he said; three could keep a secret, but no one knew whether four could be as discreet.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The squire took Mrs. Ambrose and her husband to Goddard's room and telling her that Doctor Longstreet was expected in an hour, by which time he himself hoped to have returned, he left the two good people in charge of the sick man and went to see Mrs. Goddard.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading There was no reason why John should ever know anything more about it, he said; three could keep a secret, but no one knew whether four could be as discreet.
GoddardnounUS /ˈɡɑːdərd/
United States physicist who developed the first successful liquid-fueled rocket (1882-1945)
From this reading Mrs. Ambrose kept her word and arrived with the vicar before nine o'clock, protesting her determination to take care of poor Goddard, so long as he needed any care.
Goddard's
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From this reading The squire took Mrs. Ambrose and her husband to Goddard's room and telling her that Doctor Longstreet was expected in an hour, by which time he himself hoped to have returned, he left the two good people in charge of the sick man and went to see Mrs. Goddard.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The squire took Mrs. Ambrose and her husband to Goddard's room and telling her that Doctor Longstreet was expected in an hour, by which time he himself hoped to have returned, he left the two good people in charge of the sick man and went to see Mrs. Goddard.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He sent John a message to the effect that all was well and that he should take some rest while the Ambroses relieved the watch, and having thus disposed his household he went out, bound upon one of the most disagreeable errands he had ever undertaken.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The squire took Mrs. Ambrose and her husband to Goddard's room and telling her that Doctor Longstreet was expected in an hour, by which time he himself hoped to have returned, he left the two good people in charge of the sick man and went to see Mrs. Goddard.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He sent John a message to the effect that all was well and that he should take some rest while the Ambroses relieved the watch, and having thus disposed his household he went out, bound upon one of the most disagreeable errands he had ever undertaken.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Ambrose kept her word and arrived with the vicar before nine o'clock, protesting her determination to take care of poor Goddard, so long as he needed any care.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Ambrose kept her word and arrived with the vicar before nine o'clock, protesting her determination to take care of poor Goddard, so long as he needed any care.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The squire took Mrs. Ambrose and her husband to Goddard's room and telling her that Doctor Longstreet was expected in an hour, by which time he himself hoped to have returned, he left the two good people in charge of the sick man and went to see Mrs. Goddard.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He sent John a message to the effect that all was well and that he should take some rest while the Ambroses relieved the watch, and having thus disposed his household he went out, bound upon one of the most disagreeable errands he had ever undertaken.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading The squire took Mrs. Ambrose and her husband to Goddard's room and telling her that Doctor Longstreet was expected in an hour, by which time he himself hoped to have returned, he left the two good people in charge of the sick man and went to see Mrs. Goddard.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The squire took Mrs. Ambrose and her husband to Goddard's room and telling her that Doctor Longstreet was expected in an hour, by which time he himself hoped to have returned, he left the two good people in charge of the sick man and went to see Mrs. Goddard.
a social unit living together
From this reading He sent John a message to the effect that all was well and that he should take some rest while the Ambroses relieved the watch, and having thus disposed his household he went out, bound upon one of the most disagreeable errands he had ever undertaken.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading The squire took Mrs. Ambrose and her husband to Goddard's room and telling her that Doctor Longstreet was expected in an hour, by which time he himself hoped to have returned, he left the two good people in charge of the sick man and went to see Mrs. Goddard.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The squire took Mrs. Ambrose and her husband to Goddard's room and telling her that Doctor Longstreet was expected in an hour, by which time he himself hoped to have returned, he left the two good people in charge of the sick man and went to see Mrs. Goddard.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was no reason why John should ever know anything more about it, he said; three could keep a secret, but no one knew whether four could be as discreet.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Mr. Juxon warned her that John did not know who the man was, and entreated her to be careful of her speech when John was present.
Juxon
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From this reading Mr. Juxon warned her that John did not know who the man was, and entreated her to be careful of her speech when John was present.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading There was no reason why John should ever know anything more about it, he said; three could keep a secret, but no one knew whether four could be as discreet.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Mrs. Ambrose kept her word and arrived with the vicar before nine o'clock, protesting her determination to take care of poor Goddard, so long as he needed any care.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading There was no reason why John should ever know anything more about it, he said; three could keep a secret, but no one knew whether four could be as discreet.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Mr. Juxon warned her that John did not know who the man was, and entreated her to be careful of her speech when John was present.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The squire took Mrs. Ambrose and her husband to Goddard's room and telling her that Doctor Longstreet was expected in an hour, by which time he himself hoped to have returned, he left the two good people in charge of the sick man and went to see Mrs. Goddard.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Mrs. Ambrose kept her word and arrived with the vicar before nine o'clock, protesting her determination to take care of poor Goddard, so long as he needed any care.
Longstreet
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From this reading The squire took Mrs. Ambrose and her husband to Goddard's room and telling her that Doctor Longstreet was expected in an hour, by which time he himself hoped to have returned, he left the two good people in charge of the sick man and went to see Mrs. Goddard.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mr. Juxon warned her that John did not know who the man was, and entreated her to be careful of her speech when John was present.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading He sent John a message to the effect that all was well and that he should take some rest while the Ambroses relieved the watch, and having thus disposed his household he went out, bound upon one of the most disagreeable errands he had ever undertaken.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There was no reason why John should ever know anything more about it, he said; three could keep a secret, but no one knew whether four could be as discreet.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He sent John a message to the effect that all was well and that he should take some rest while the Ambroses relieved the watch, and having thus disposed his household he went out, bound upon one of the most disagreeable errands he had ever undertaken.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Juxon warned her that John did not know who the man was, and entreated her to be careful of her speech when John was present.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Ambrose kept her word and arrived with the vicar before nine o'clock, protesting her determination to take care of poor Goddard, so long as he needed any care.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Mrs. Ambrose kept her word and arrived with the vicar before nine o'clock, protesting her determination to take care of poor Goddard, so long as he needed any care.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading Mrs. Ambrose kept her word and arrived with the vicar before nine o'clock, protesting her determination to take care of poor Goddard, so long as he needed any care.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no reason why John should ever know anything more about it, he said; three could keep a secret, but no one knew whether four could be as discreet.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Juxon warned her that John did not know who the man was, and entreated her to be careful of her speech when John was present.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Mrs. Ambrose kept her word and arrived with the vicar before nine o'clock, protesting her determination to take care of poor Goddard, so long as he needed any care.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Ambrose kept her word and arrived with the vicar before nine o'clock, protesting her determination to take care of poor Goddard, so long as he needed any care.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was no reason why John should ever know anything more about it, he said; three could keep a secret, but no one knew whether four could be as discreet.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He sent John a message to the effect that all was well and that he should take some rest while the Ambroses relieved the watch, and having thus disposed his household he went out, bound upon one of the most disagreeable errands he had ever undertaken.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The squire took Mrs. Ambrose and her husband to Goddard's room and telling her that Doctor Longstreet was expected in an hour, by which time he himself hoped to have returned, he left the two good people in charge of the sick man and went to see Mrs. Goddard.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Mrs. Ambrose kept her word and arrived with the vicar before nine o'clock, protesting her determination to take care of poor Goddard, so long as he needed any care.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Mr. Juxon warned her that John did not know who the man was, and entreated her to be careful of her speech when John was present.
protestingverbUS /prəˈtestɪŋ/
-ing form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading Mrs. Ambrose kept her word and arrived with the vicar before nine o'clock, protesting her determination to take care of poor Goddard, so long as he needed any care.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading There was no reason why John should ever know anything more about it, he said; three could keep a secret, but no one knew whether four could be as discreet.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading He sent John a message to the effect that all was well and that he should take some rest while the Ambroses relieved the watch, and having thus disposed his household he went out, bound upon one of the most disagreeable errands he had ever undertaken.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading He sent John a message to the effect that all was well and that he should take some rest while the Ambroses relieved the watch, and having thus disposed his household he went out, bound upon one of the most disagreeable errands he had ever undertaken.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The squire took Mrs. Ambrose and her husband to Goddard's room and telling her that Doctor Longstreet was expected in an hour, by which time he himself hoped to have returned, he left the two good people in charge of the sick man and went to see Mrs. Goddard.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The squire took Mrs. Ambrose and her husband to Goddard's room and telling her that Doctor Longstreet was expected in an hour, by which time he himself hoped to have returned, he left the two good people in charge of the sick man and went to see Mrs. Goddard.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading There was no reason why John should ever know anything more about it, he said; three could keep a secret, but no one knew whether four could be as discreet.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading There was no reason why John should ever know anything more about it, he said; three could keep a secret, but no one knew whether four could be as discreet.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The squire took Mrs. Ambrose and her husband to Goddard's room and telling her that Doctor Longstreet was expected in an hour, by which time he himself hoped to have returned, he left the two good people in charge of the sick man and went to see Mrs. Goddard.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading He sent John a message to the effect that all was well and that he should take some rest while the Ambroses relieved the watch, and having thus disposed his household he went out, bound upon one of the most disagreeable errands he had ever undertaken.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading There was no reason why John should ever know anything more about it, he said; three could keep a secret, but no one knew whether four could be as discreet.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading The squire took Mrs. Ambrose and her husband to Goddard's room and telling her that Doctor Longstreet was expected in an hour, by which time he himself hoped to have returned, he left the two good people in charge of the sick man and went to see Mrs. Goddard.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mrs. Ambrose kept her word and arrived with the vicar before nine o'clock, protesting her determination to take care of poor Goddard, so long as he needed any care.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He sent John a message to the effect that all was well and that he should take some rest while the Ambroses relieved the watch, and having thus disposed his household he went out, bound upon one of the most disagreeable errands he had ever undertaken.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Mr. Juxon warned her that John did not know who the man was, and entreated her to be careful of her speech when John was present.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading The squire took Mrs. Ambrose and her husband to Goddard's room and telling her that Doctor Longstreet was expected in an hour, by which time he himself hoped to have returned, he left the two good people in charge of the sick man and went to see Mrs. Goddard.
carry out
From this reading Mrs. Ambrose kept her word and arrived with the vicar before nine o'clock, protesting her determination to take care of poor Goddard, so long as he needed any care.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading The squire took Mrs. Ambrose and her husband to Goddard's room and telling her that Doctor Longstreet was expected in an hour, by which time he himself hoped to have returned, he left the two good people in charge of the sick man and went to see Mrs. Goddard.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Juxon warned her that John did not know who the man was, and entreated her to be careful of her speech when John was present.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Ambrose kept her word and arrived with the vicar before nine o'clock, protesting her determination to take care of poor Goddard, so long as he needed any care.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no reason why John should ever know anything more about it, he said; three could keep a secret, but no one knew whether four could be as discreet.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading There was no reason why John should ever know anything more about it, he said; three could keep a secret, but no one knew whether four could be as discreet.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading He sent John a message to the effect that all was well and that he should take some rest while the Ambroses relieved the watch, and having thus disposed his household he went out, bound upon one of the most disagreeable errands he had ever undertaken.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The squire took Mrs. Ambrose and her husband to Goddard's room and telling her that Doctor Longstreet was expected in an hour, by which time he himself hoped to have returned, he left the two good people in charge of the sick man and went to see Mrs. Goddard.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Ambrose kept her word and arrived with the vicar before nine o'clock, protesting her determination to take care of poor Goddard, so long as he needed any care.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The squire took Mrs. Ambrose and her husband to Goddard's room and telling her that Doctor Longstreet was expected in an hour, by which time he himself hoped to have returned, he left the two good people in charge of the sick man and went to see Mrs. Goddard.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The squire took Mrs. Ambrose and her husband to Goddard's room and telling her that Doctor Longstreet was expected in an hour, by which time he himself hoped to have returned, he left the two good people in charge of the sick man and went to see Mrs. Goddard.
undertakenverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪkən/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading He sent John a message to the effect that all was well and that he should take some rest while the Ambroses relieved the watch, and having thus disposed his household he went out, bound upon one of the most disagreeable errands he had ever undertaken.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He sent John a message to the effect that all was well and that he should take some rest while the Ambroses relieved the watch, and having thus disposed his household he went out, bound upon one of the most disagreeable errands he had ever undertaken.
vicarnounUS /ˈvɪkər/
a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman
From this reading Mrs. Ambrose kept her word and arrived with the vicar before nine o'clock, protesting her determination to take care of poor Goddard, so long as he needed any care.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading Mr. Juxon warned her that John did not know who the man was, and entreated her to be careful of her speech when John was present.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Juxon warned her that John did not know who the man was, and entreated her to be careful of her speech when John was present.
look attentively
From this reading He sent John a message to the effect that all was well and that he should take some rest while the Ambroses relieved the watch, and having thus disposed his household he went out, bound upon one of the most disagreeable errands he had ever undertaken.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He sent John a message to the effect that all was well and that he should take some rest while the Ambroses relieved the watch, and having thus disposed his household he went out, bound upon one of the most disagreeable errands he had ever undertaken.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The squire took Mrs. Ambrose and her husband to Goddard's room and telling her that Doctor Longstreet was expected in an hour, by which time he himself hoped to have returned, he left the two good people in charge of the sick man and went to see Mrs. Goddard.
at the time that
From this reading Mr. Juxon warned her that John did not know who the man was, and entreated her to be careful of her speech when John was present.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading There was no reason why John should ever know anything more about it, he said; three could keep a secret, but no one knew whether four could be as discreet.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The squire took Mrs. Ambrose and her husband to Goddard's room and telling her that Doctor Longstreet was expected in an hour, by which time he himself hoped to have returned, he left the two good people in charge of the sick man and went to see Mrs. Goddard.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He sent John a message to the effect that all was well and that he should take some rest while the Ambroses relieved the watch, and having thus disposed his household he went out, bound upon one of the most disagreeable errands he had ever undertaken.
which person or people
From this reading Mr. Juxon warned her that John did not know who the man was, and entreated her to be careful of her speech when John was present.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading There was no reason why John should ever know anything more about it, he said; three could keep a secret, but no one knew whether four could be as discreet.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Ambrose kept her word and arrived with the vicar before nine o'clock, protesting her determination to take care of poor Goddard, so long as he needed any care.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Mrs. Ambrose kept her word and arrived with the vicar before nine o'clock, protesting her determination to take care of poor Goddard, so long as he needed any care.
