Chapter XVIII

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Old Elsie bustled about with unusual content in the lines of her keen, wrinkled face.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading The monk sat bending over his drawings, resting the frame on which they lay on the mossy garden-wall, so as to get the latest advantage of the rich golden twilight which now twinkled through the sky.

later than; following

From this reading THE MONK'S DEPARTURE The three inhabitants of the little dove-cot were sitting in their garden after supper, enjoying the cool freshness.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The place was perfumed with the smell of orange-blossoms, brought out by gentle showers that had fallen during the latter part of the afternoon, and all three felt the tranquillizing effects of the sweet evening air.

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From this reading Agnes sat by him on the same wall,--now glancing over his shoulder at his work, and now leaning thoughtfully on her elbow, gazing pensively down into the deep shadows of the gorge, or out where the golden light of evening streamed under the arches of the old Roman bridge, to the wide, bright sea beyond.

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

From this reading The place was perfumed with the smell of orange-blossoms, brought out by gentle showers that had fallen during the latter part of the afternoon, and all three felt the tranquillizing effects of the sweet evening air.

(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 The place was perfumed with the smell of orange-blossoms, brought out by gentle showers that had fallen during the latter part of the afternoon, and all three felt the tranquillizing effects of the sweet evening air.

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

From this reading The place was perfumed with the smell of orange-blossoms, brought out by gentle showers that had fallen during the latter part of the afternoon, and all three felt the tranquillizing effects of the sweet evening air.

plural of “arch” — a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening

From this reading Agnes sat by him on the same wall,--now glancing over his shoulder at his work, and now leaning thoughtfully on her elbow, gazing pensively down into the deep shadows of the gorge, or out where the golden light of evening streamed under the arches of the old Roman bridge, to the wide, bright sea beyond.

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

From this reading The monk sat bending over his drawings, resting the frame on which they lay on the mossy garden-wall, so as to get the latest advantage of the rich golden twilight which now twinkled through the sky.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Agnes sat by him on the same wall,--now glancing over his shoulder at his work, and now leaning thoughtfully on her elbow, gazing pensively down into the deep shadows of the gorge, or out where the golden light of evening streamed under the arches of the old Roman bridge, to the wide, bright sea beyond.

movement that causes the formation of a curve

From this reading The monk sat bending over his drawings, resting the frame on which they lay on the mossy garden-wall, so as to get the latest advantage of the rich golden twilight which now twinkled through the sky.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Agnes sat by him on the same wall,--now glancing over his shoulder at his work, and now leaning thoughtfully on her elbow, gazing pensively down into the deep shadows of the gorge, or out where the golden light of evening streamed under the arches of the old Roman bridge, to the wide, bright sea beyond.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading Agnes sat by him on the same wall,--now glancing over his shoulder at his work, and now leaning thoughtfully on her elbow, gazing pensively down into the deep shadows of the gorge, or out where the golden light of evening streamed under the arches of the old Roman bridge, to the wide, bright sea beyond.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Agnes sat by him on the same wall,--now glancing over his shoulder at his work, and now leaning thoughtfully on her elbow, gazing pensively down into the deep shadows of the gorge, or out where the golden light of evening streamed under the arches of the old Roman bridge, to the wide, bright sea beyond.

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

From this reading The place was perfumed with the smell of orange-blossoms, brought out by gentle showers that had fallen during the latter part of the afternoon, and all three felt the tranquillizing effects of the sweet evening air.

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From this reading Old Elsie bustled about with unusual content in the lines of her keen, wrinkled face.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The place was perfumed with the smell of orange-blossoms, brought out by gentle showers that had fallen during the latter part of the afternoon, and all three felt the tranquillizing effects of the sweet evening air.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading Old Elsie bustled about with unusual content in the lines of her keen, wrinkled face.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading THE MONK'S DEPARTURE The three inhabitants of the little dove-cot were sitting in their garden after supper, enjoying the cool freshness.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Agnes sat by him on the same wall,--now glancing over his shoulder at his work, and now leaning thoughtfully on her elbow, gazing pensively down into the deep shadows of the gorge, or out where the golden light of evening streamed under the arches of the old Roman bridge, to the wide, bright sea beyond.

the act of departing

From this reading THE MONK'S DEPARTURE The three inhabitants of the little dove-cot were sitting in their garden after supper, enjoying the cool freshness.

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From this reading THE MONK'S DEPARTURE The three inhabitants of the little dove-cot were sitting in their garden after supper, enjoying the cool freshness.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Agnes sat by him on the same wall,--now glancing over his shoulder at his work, and now leaning thoughtfully on her elbow, gazing pensively down into the deep shadows of the gorge, or out where the golden light of evening streamed under the arches of the old Roman bridge, to the wide, bright sea beyond.

plural of “drawing” — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading The monk sat bending over his drawings, resting the frame on which they lay on the mossy garden-wall, so as to get the latest advantage of the rich golden twilight which now twinkled through the sky.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The place was perfumed with the smell of orange-blossoms, brought out by gentle showers that had fallen during the latter part of the afternoon, and all three felt the tranquillizing effects of the sweet evening air.

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading The place was perfumed with the smell of orange-blossoms, brought out by gentle showers that had fallen during the latter part of the afternoon, and all three felt the tranquillizing effects of the sweet evening air.

hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped

From this reading Agnes sat by him on the same wall,--now glancing over his shoulder at his work, and now leaning thoughtfully on her elbow, gazing pensively down into the deep shadows of the gorge, or out where the golden light of evening streamed under the arches of the old Roman bridge, to the wide, bright sea beyond.

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From this reading Old Elsie bustled about with unusual content in the lines of her keen, wrinkled face.

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading THE MONK'S DEPARTURE The three inhabitants of the little dove-cot were sitting in their garden after supper, enjoying the cool freshness.

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

From this reading The place was perfumed with the smell of orange-blossoms, brought out by gentle showers that had fallen during the latter part of the afternoon, and all three felt the tranquillizing effects of the sweet evening air.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Old Elsie bustled about with unusual content in the lines of her keen, wrinkled face.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading The place was perfumed with the smell of orange-blossoms, brought out by gentle showers that had fallen during the latter part of the afternoon, and all three felt the tranquillizing effects of the sweet evening air.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The place was perfumed with the smell of orange-blossoms, brought out by gentle showers that had fallen during the latter part of the afternoon, and all three felt the tranquillizing effects of the sweet evening air.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading The monk sat bending over his drawings, resting the frame on which they lay on the mossy garden-wall, so as to get the latest advantage of the rich golden twilight which now twinkled through the sky.

the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated

From this reading THE MONK'S DEPARTURE The three inhabitants of the little dove-cot were sitting in their garden after supper, enjoying the cool freshness.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading THE MONK'S DEPARTURE The three inhabitants of the little dove-cot were sitting in their garden after supper, enjoying the cool freshness.

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From this reading The monk sat bending over his drawings, resting the frame on which they lay on the mossy garden-wall, so as to get the latest advantage of the rich golden twilight which now twinkled through the sky.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Agnes sat by him on the same wall,--now glancing over his shoulder at his work, and now leaning thoughtfully on her elbow, gazing pensively down into the deep shadows of the gorge, or out where the golden light of evening streamed under the arches of the old Roman bridge, to the wide, bright sea beyond.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading The place was perfumed with the smell of orange-blossoms, brought out by gentle showers that had fallen during the latter part of the afternoon, and all three felt the tranquillizing effects of the sweet evening air.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The monk sat bending over his drawings, resting the frame on which they lay on the mossy garden-wall, so as to get the latest advantage of the rich golden twilight which now twinkled through the sky.

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Agnes sat by him on the same wall,--now glancing over his shoulder at his work, and now leaning thoughtfully on her elbow, gazing pensively down into the deep shadows of the gorge, or out where the golden light of evening streamed under the arches of the old Roman bridge, to the wide, bright sea beyond.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading The monk sat bending over his drawings, resting the frame on which they lay on the mossy garden-wall, so as to get the latest advantage of the rich golden twilight which now twinkled through the sky.

overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself

From this reading Agnes sat by him on the same wall,--now glancing over his shoulder at his work, and now leaning thoughtfully on her elbow, gazing pensively down into the deep shadows of the gorge, or out where the golden light of evening streamed under the arches of the old Roman bridge, to the wide, bright sea beyond.

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

From this reading The place was perfumed with the smell of orange-blossoms, brought out by gentle showers that had fallen during the latter part of the afternoon, and all three felt the tranquillizing effects of the sweet evening air.

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

From this reading Agnes sat by him on the same wall,--now glancing over his shoulder at his work, and now leaning thoughtfully on her elbow, gazing pensively down into the deep shadows of the gorge, or out where the golden light of evening streamed under the arches of the old Roman bridge, to the wide, bright sea beyond.

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

From this reading Agnes sat by him on the same wall,--now glancing over his shoulder at his work, and now leaning thoughtfully on her elbow, gazing pensively down into the deep shadows of the gorge, or out where the golden light of evening streamed under the arches of the old Roman bridge, to the wide, bright sea beyond.

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

From this reading The monk sat bending over his drawings, resting the frame on which they lay on the mossy garden-wall, so as to get the latest advantage of the rich golden twilight which now twinkled through the sky.

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

From this reading THE MONK'S DEPARTURE The three inhabitants of the little dove-cot were sitting in their garden after supper, enjoying the cool freshness.

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

From this reading THE MONK'S DEPARTURE The three inhabitants of the little dove-cot were sitting in their garden after supper, enjoying the cool freshness.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Agnes sat by him on the same wall,--now glancing over his shoulder at his work, and now leaning thoughtfully on her elbow, gazing pensively down into the deep shadows of the gorge, or out where the golden light of evening streamed under the arches of the old Roman bridge, to the wide, bright sea beyond.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading Old Elsie bustled about with unusual content in the lines of her keen, wrinkled face.

up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date

From this reading The monk sat bending over his drawings, resting the frame on which they lay on the mossy garden-wall, so as to get the latest advantage of the rich golden twilight which now twinkled through the sky.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The place was perfumed with the smell of orange-blossoms, brought out by gentle showers that had fallen during the latter part of the afternoon, and all three felt the tranquillizing effects of the sweet evening air.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The monk sat bending over his drawings, resting the frame on which they lay on the mossy garden-wall, so as to get the latest advantage of the rich golden twilight which now twinkled through the sky.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading Agnes sat by him on the same wall,--now glancing over his shoulder at his work, and now leaning thoughtfully on her elbow, gazing pensively down into the deep shadows of the gorge, or out where the golden light of evening streamed under the arches of the old Roman bridge, to the wide, bright sea beyond.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Agnes sat by him on the same wall,--now glancing over his shoulder at his work, and now leaning thoughtfully on her elbow, gazing pensively down into the deep shadows of the gorge, or out where the golden light of evening streamed under the arches of the old Roman bridge, to the wide, bright sea beyond.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Old Elsie bustled about with unusual content in the lines of her keen, wrinkled face.

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

From this reading THE MONK'S DEPARTURE The three inhabitants of the little dove-cot were sitting in their garden after supper, enjoying the cool freshness.

a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work

From this reading The monk sat bending over his drawings, resting the frame on which they lay on the mossy garden-wall, so as to get the latest advantage of the rich golden twilight which now twinkled through the sky.

possessive form of “monk” — a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work

From this reading THE MONK'S DEPARTURE The three inhabitants of the little dove-cot were sitting in their garden after supper, enjoying the cool freshness.

overgrown with moss

From this reading The monk sat bending over his drawings, resting the frame on which they lay on the mossy garden-wall, so as to get the latest advantage of the rich golden twilight which now twinkled through the sky.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The monk sat bending over his drawings, resting the frame on which they lay on the mossy garden-wall, so as to get the latest advantage of the rich golden twilight which now twinkled through the sky.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MONK'S DEPARTURE The three inhabitants of the little dove-cot were sitting in their garden after supper, enjoying the cool freshness.

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

From this reading Agnes sat by him on the same wall,--now glancing over his shoulder at his work, and now leaning thoughtfully on her elbow, gazing pensively down into the deep shadows of the gorge, or out where the golden light of evening streamed under the arches of the old Roman bridge, to the wide, bright sea beyond.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The monk sat bending over his drawings, resting the frame on which they lay on the mossy garden-wall, so as to get the latest advantage of the rich golden twilight which now twinkled through the sky.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Agnes sat by him on the same wall,--now glancing over his shoulder at his work, and now leaning thoughtfully on her elbow, gazing pensively down into the deep shadows of the gorge, or out where the golden light of evening streamed under the arches of the old Roman bridge, to the wide, bright sea beyond.

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From this reading The place was perfumed with the smell of orange-blossoms, brought out by gentle showers that had fallen during the latter part of the afternoon, and all three felt the tranquillizing effects of the sweet evening air.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The place was perfumed with the smell of orange-blossoms, brought out by gentle showers that had fallen during the latter part of the afternoon, and all three felt the tranquillizing effects of the sweet evening air.

above and across; more than

From this reading The monk sat bending over his drawings, resting the frame on which they lay on the mossy garden-wall, so as to get the latest advantage of the rich golden twilight which now twinkled through the sky.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The place was perfumed with the smell of orange-blossoms, brought out by gentle showers that had fallen during the latter part of the afternoon, and all three felt the tranquillizing effects of the sweet evening air.

in a pensive manner

From this reading Agnes sat by him on the same wall,--now glancing over his shoulder at his work, and now leaning thoughtfully on her elbow, gazing pensively down into the deep shadows of the gorge, or out where the golden light of evening streamed under the arches of the old Roman bridge, to the wide, bright sea beyond.

filled or impregnated with perfume

From this reading The place was perfumed with the smell of orange-blossoms, brought out by gentle showers that had fallen during the latter part of the afternoon, and all three felt the tranquillizing effects of the sweet evening air.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The place was perfumed with the smell of orange-blossoms, brought out by gentle showers that had fallen during the latter part of the afternoon, and all three felt the tranquillizing effects of the sweet evening air.

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading The monk sat bending over his drawings, resting the frame on which they lay on the mossy garden-wall, so as to get the latest advantage of the rich golden twilight which now twinkled through the sky.

possessing material wealth

From this reading The monk sat bending over his drawings, resting the frame on which they lay on the mossy garden-wall, so as to get the latest advantage of the rich golden twilight which now twinkled through the sky.

relating to or characteristic of people of Rome

From this reading Agnes sat by him on the same wall,--now glancing over his shoulder at his work, and now leaning thoughtfully on her elbow, gazing pensively down into the deep shadows of the gorge, or out where the golden light of evening streamed under the arches of the old Roman bridge, to the wide, bright sea beyond.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Agnes sat by him on the same wall,--now glancing over his shoulder at his work, and now leaning thoughtfully on her elbow, gazing pensively down into the deep shadows of the gorge, or out where the golden light of evening streamed under the arches of the old Roman bridge, to the wide, bright sea beyond.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading The monk sat bending over his drawings, resting the frame on which they lay on the mossy garden-wall, so as to get the latest advantage of the rich golden twilight which now twinkled through the sky.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Agnes sat by him on the same wall,--now glancing over his shoulder at his work, and now leaning thoughtfully on her elbow, gazing pensively down into the deep shadows of the gorge, or out where the golden light of evening streamed under the arches of the old Roman bridge, to the wide, bright sea beyond.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading Agnes sat by him on the same wall,--now glancing over his shoulder at his work, and now leaning thoughtfully on her elbow, gazing pensively down into the deep shadows of the gorge, or out where the golden light of evening streamed under the arches of the old Roman bridge, to the wide, bright sea beyond.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading Agnes sat by him on the same wall,--now glancing over his shoulder at his work, and now leaning thoughtfully on her elbow, gazing pensively down into the deep shadows of the gorge, or out where the golden light of evening streamed under the arches of the old Roman bridge, to the wide, bright sea beyond.

plural of “shower” — a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you

From this reading The place was perfumed with the smell of orange-blossoms, brought out by gentle showers that had fallen during the latter part of the afternoon, and all three felt the tranquillizing effects of the sweet evening air.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading THE MONK'S DEPARTURE The three inhabitants of the little dove-cot were sitting in their garden after supper, enjoying the cool freshness.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The monk sat bending over his drawings, resting the frame on which they lay on the mossy garden-wall, so as to get the latest advantage of the rich golden twilight which now twinkled through the sky.

the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

From this reading The place was perfumed with the smell of orange-blossoms, brought out by gentle showers that had fallen during the latter part of the afternoon, and all three felt the tranquillizing effects of the sweet evening air.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The monk sat bending over his drawings, resting the frame on which they lay on the mossy garden-wall, so as to get the latest advantage of the rich golden twilight which now twinkled through the sky.

past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind

From this reading Agnes sat by him on the same wall,--now glancing over his shoulder at his work, and now leaning thoughtfully on her elbow, gazing pensively down into the deep shadows of the gorge, or out where the golden light of evening streamed under the arches of the old Roman bridge, to the wide, bright sea beyond.

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

From this reading THE MONK'S DEPARTURE The three inhabitants of the little dove-cot were sitting in their garden after supper, enjoying the cool freshness.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading The place was perfumed with the smell of orange-blossoms, brought out by gentle showers that had fallen during the latter part of the afternoon, and all three felt the tranquillizing effects of the sweet evening air.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The place was perfumed with the smell of orange-blossoms, brought out by gentle showers that had fallen during the latter part of the afternoon, and all three felt the tranquillizing effects of the sweet evening air.

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

From this reading THE MONK'S DEPARTURE The three inhabitants of the little dove-cot were sitting in their garden after supper, enjoying the cool freshness.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE MONK'S DEPARTURE The three inhabitants of the little dove-cot were sitting in their garden after supper, enjoying the cool freshness.

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

From this reading The monk sat bending over his drawings, resting the frame on which they lay on the mossy garden-wall, so as to get the latest advantage of the rich golden twilight which now twinkled through the sky.

in a thoughtful manner

From this reading Agnes sat by him on the same wall,--now glancing over his shoulder at his work, and now leaning thoughtfully on her elbow, gazing pensively down into the deep shadows of the gorge, or out where the golden light of evening streamed under the arches of the old Roman bridge, to the wide, bright sea beyond.

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

From this reading THE MONK'S DEPARTURE The three inhabitants of the little dove-cot were sitting in their garden after supper, enjoying the cool freshness.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The monk sat bending over his drawings, resting the frame on which they lay on the mossy garden-wall, so as to get the latest advantage of the rich golden twilight which now twinkled through the sky.

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

From this reading The monk sat bending over his drawings, resting the frame on which they lay on the mossy garden-wall, so as to get the latest advantage of the rich golden twilight which now twinkled through the sky.

tending to soothe or tranquilize

From this reading The place was perfumed with the smell of orange-blossoms, brought out by gentle showers that had fallen during the latter part of the afternoon, and all three felt the tranquillizing effects of the sweet evening air.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading The monk sat bending over his drawings, resting the frame on which they lay on the mossy garden-wall, so as to get the latest advantage of the rich golden twilight which now twinkled through the sky.

past form of “twinkle” — gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading The monk sat bending over his drawings, resting the frame on which they lay on the mossy garden-wall, so as to get the latest advantage of the rich golden twilight which now twinkled through the sky.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Agnes sat by him on the same wall,--now glancing over his shoulder at his work, and now leaning thoughtfully on her elbow, gazing pensively down into the deep shadows of the gorge, or out where the golden light of evening streamed under the arches of the old Roman bridge, to the wide, bright sea beyond.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading Old Elsie bustled about with unusual content in the lines of her keen, wrinkled face.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Agnes sat by him on the same wall,--now glancing over his shoulder at his work, and now leaning thoughtfully on her elbow, gazing pensively down into the deep shadows of the gorge, or out where the golden light of evening streamed under the arches of the old Roman bridge, to the wide, bright sea beyond.

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

From this reading The place was perfumed with the smell of orange-blossoms, brought out by gentle showers that had fallen during the latter part of the afternoon, and all three felt the tranquillizing effects of the sweet evening air.

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

From this reading THE MONK'S DEPARTURE The three inhabitants of the little dove-cot were sitting in their garden after supper, enjoying the cool freshness.

in or at the place that

From this reading Agnes sat by him on the same wall,--now glancing over his shoulder at his work, and now leaning thoughtfully on her elbow, gazing pensively down into the deep shadows of the gorge, or out where the golden light of evening streamed under the arches of the old Roman bridge, to the wide, bright sea beyond.

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

From this reading The monk sat bending over his drawings, resting the frame on which they lay on the mossy garden-wall, so as to get the latest advantage of the rich golden twilight which now twinkled through the sky.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Agnes sat by him on the same wall,--now glancing over his shoulder at his work, and now leaning thoughtfully on her elbow, gazing pensively down into the deep shadows of the gorge, or out where the golden light of evening streamed under the arches of the old Roman bridge, to the wide, bright sea beyond.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The place was perfumed with the smell of orange-blossoms, brought out by gentle showers that had fallen during the latter part of the afternoon, and all three felt the tranquillizing effects of the sweet evening air.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Agnes sat by him on the same wall,--now glancing over his shoulder at his work, and now leaning thoughtfully on her elbow, gazing pensively down into the deep shadows of the gorge, or out where the golden light of evening streamed under the arches of the old Roman bridge, to the wide, bright sea beyond.

marked by wrinkles

From this reading Old Elsie bustled about with unusual content in the lines of her keen, wrinkled face.