a-gley
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From this reading "The best laid schemes o' mice and men Gang aft a-gley, And lea'e us nought but grief and pain, For promised joy."--BURNS.
aftadverbUS /æft/
at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane
From this reading "The best laid schemes o' mice and men Gang aft a-gley, And lea'e us nought but grief and pain, For promised joy."--BURNS.
(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 All next day Lilian treats him as though to her eyes he is invisible.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading At five o'clock they all start for the Grange, Mrs. Boileau being one of those unpleasant people who think they can never see enough of their guests, or that their guests can never see enough of them,--I am not sure which,--and who consequently has asked them to come early, to inspect her gardens and walk through her grounds before dinner.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She is singularly deaf when he speaks; except when common etiquette compels her to return an answer to one or other of his speeches, she is dumb to him, or, when thus compelled, makes an answer in her iciest tones.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "The best laid schemes o' mice and men Gang aft a-gley, And lea'e us nought but grief and pain, For promised joy."--BURNS.
react verbally
From this reading She is singularly deaf when he speaks; except when common etiquette compels her to return an answer to one or other of his speeches, she is dumb to him, or, when thus compelled, makes an answer in her iciest tones.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading All next day Lilian treats him as though to her eyes he is invisible.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading At five o'clock they all start for the Grange, Mrs. Boileau being one of those unpleasant people who think they can never see enough of their guests, or that their guests can never see enough of them,--I am not sure which,--and who consequently has asked them to come early, to inspect her gardens and walk through her grounds before dinner.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At five o'clock they all start for the Grange, Mrs. Boileau being one of those unpleasant people who think they can never see enough of their guests, or that their guests can never see enough of them,--I am not sure which,--and who consequently has asked them to come early, to inspect her gardens and walk through her grounds before dinner.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading At five o'clock they all start for the Grange, Mrs. Boileau being one of those unpleasant people who think they can never see enough of their guests, or that their guests can never see enough of them,--I am not sure which,--and who consequently has asked them to come early, to inspect her gardens and walk through her grounds before dinner.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading At five o'clock they all start for the Grange, Mrs. Boileau being one of those unpleasant people who think they can never see enough of their guests, or that their guests can never see enough of them,--I am not sure which,--and who consequently has asked them to come early, to inspect her gardens and walk through her grounds before dinner.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "The best laid schemes o' mice and men Gang aft a-gley, And lea'e us nought but grief and pain, For promised joy."--BURNS.
bestowsverbUS /bɪˈstoʊz/
third-person singular of “bestow” — present
From this reading She bestows upon him none of the usual courtesies of life; she takes no "good-morrow," nor gives one.
Boileau
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From this reading At five o'clock they all start for the Grange, Mrs. Boileau being one of those unpleasant people who think they can never see enough of their guests, or that their guests can never see enough of them,--I am not sure which,--and who consequently has asked them to come early, to inspect her gardens and walk through her grounds before dinner.
BURNSnounUS /bɜːrnz/
United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)
From this reading "The best laid schemes o' mice and men Gang aft a-gley, And lea'e us nought but grief and pain, For promised joy."--BURNS.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "The best laid schemes o' mice and men Gang aft a-gley, And lea'e us nought but grief and pain, For promised joy."--BURNS.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading At five o'clock they all start for the Grange, Mrs. Boileau being one of those unpleasant people who think they can never see enough of their guests, or that their guests can never see enough of them,--I am not sure which,--and who consequently has asked them to come early, to inspect her gardens and walk through her grounds before dinner.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At five o'clock they all start for the Grange, Mrs. Boileau being one of those unpleasant people who think they can never see enough of their guests, or that their guests can never see enough of them,--I am not sure which,--and who consequently has asked them to come early, to inspect her gardens and walk through her grounds before dinner.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading She is singularly deaf when he speaks; except when common etiquette compels her to return an answer to one or other of his speeches, she is dumb to him, or, when thus compelled, makes an answer in her iciest tones.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading She is singularly deaf when he speaks; except when common etiquette compels her to return an answer to one or other of his speeches, she is dumb to him, or, when thus compelled, makes an answer in her iciest tones.
compelsverbUS /kəmˈpelz/
third-person singular of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading She is singularly deaf when he speaks; except when common etiquette compels her to return an answer to one or other of his speeches, she is dumb to him, or, when thus compelled, makes an answer in her iciest tones.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading At five o'clock they all start for the Grange, Mrs. Boileau being one of those unpleasant people who think they can never see enough of their guests, or that their guests can never see enough of them,--I am not sure which,--and who consequently has asked them to come early, to inspect her gardens and walk through her grounds before dinner.
courtesiesnounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsiz/
plural of “courtesy” — a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading She bestows upon him none of the usual courtesies of life; she takes no "good-morrow," nor gives one.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading All next day Lilian treats him as though to her eyes he is invisible.
deafadjectiveUS /def/
lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part
From this reading She is singularly deaf when he speaks; except when common etiquette compels her to return an answer to one or other of his speeches, she is dumb to him, or, when thus compelled, makes an answer in her iciest tones.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading At five o'clock they all start for the Grange, Mrs. Boileau being one of those unpleasant people who think they can never see enough of their guests, or that their guests can never see enough of them,--I am not sure which,--and who consequently has asked them to come early, to inspect her gardens and walk through her grounds before dinner.
dumbadjectiveUS /dʌm/
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
From this reading She is singularly deaf when he speaks; except when common etiquette compels her to return an answer to one or other of his speeches, she is dumb to him, or, when thus compelled, makes an answer in her iciest tones.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading At five o'clock they all start for the Grange, Mrs. Boileau being one of those unpleasant people who think they can never see enough of their guests, or that their guests can never see enough of them,--I am not sure which,--and who consequently has asked them to come early, to inspect her gardens and walk through her grounds before dinner.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading At five o'clock they all start for the Grange, Mrs. Boileau being one of those unpleasant people who think they can never see enough of their guests, or that their guests can never see enough of them,--I am not sure which,--and who consequently has asked them to come early, to inspect her gardens and walk through her grounds before dinner.
etiquettenounUS /ˈetəkət/
rules governing socially acceptable behavior
From this reading She is singularly deaf when he speaks; except when common etiquette compels her to return an answer to one or other of his speeches, she is dumb to him, or, when thus compelled, makes an answer in her iciest tones.
apart from; not including
From this reading She is singularly deaf when he speaks; except when common etiquette compels her to return an answer to one or other of his speeches, she is dumb to him, or, when thus compelled, makes an answer in her iciest tones.
opinion or judgment
From this reading All next day Lilian treats him as though to her eyes he is invisible.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading At five o'clock they all start for the Grange, Mrs. Boileau being one of those unpleasant people who think they can never see enough of their guests, or that their guests can never see enough of them,--I am not sure which,--and who consequently has asked them to come early, to inspect her gardens and walk through her grounds before dinner.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "The best laid schemes o' mice and men Gang aft a-gley, And lea'e us nought but grief and pain, For promised joy."--BURNS.
GangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading "The best laid schemes o' mice and men Gang aft a-gley, And lea'e us nought but grief and pain, For promised joy."--BURNS.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading At five o'clock they all start for the Grange, Mrs. Boileau being one of those unpleasant people who think they can never see enough of their guests, or that their guests can never see enough of them,--I am not sure which,--and who consequently has asked them to come early, to inspect her gardens and walk through her grounds before dinner.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading She bestows upon him none of the usual courtesies of life; she takes no "good-morrow," nor gives one.
good-morrow
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From this reading She bestows upon him none of the usual courtesies of life; she takes no "good-morrow," nor gives one.
GrangenounUS /ɡreɪndʒ/
an outlying farm
From this reading At five o'clock they all start for the Grange, Mrs. Boileau being one of those unpleasant people who think they can never see enough of their guests, or that their guests can never see enough of them,--I am not sure which,--and who consequently has asked them to come early, to inspect her gardens and walk through her grounds before dinner.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading "The best laid schemes o' mice and men Gang aft a-gley, And lea'e us nought but grief and pain, For promised joy."--BURNS.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading At five o'clock they all start for the Grange, Mrs. Boileau being one of those unpleasant people who think they can never see enough of their guests, or that their guests can never see enough of them,--I am not sure which,--and who consequently has asked them to come early, to inspect her gardens and walk through her grounds before dinner.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading At five o'clock they all start for the Grange, Mrs. Boileau being one of those unpleasant people who think they can never see enough of their guests, or that their guests can never see enough of them,--I am not sure which,--and who consequently has asked them to come early, to inspect her gardens and walk through her grounds before dinner.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At five o'clock they all start for the Grange, Mrs. Boileau being one of those unpleasant people who think they can never see enough of their guests, or that their guests can never see enough of them,--I am not sure which,--and who consequently has asked them to come early, to inspect her gardens and walk through her grounds before dinner.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All next day Lilian treats him as though to her eyes he is invisible.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading All next day Lilian treats him as though to her eyes he is invisible.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading All next day Lilian treats him as though to her eyes he is invisible.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She is singularly deaf when he speaks; except when common etiquette compels her to return an answer to one or other of his speeches, she is dumb to him, or, when thus compelled, makes an answer in her iciest tones.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading At five o'clock they all start for the Grange, Mrs. Boileau being one of those unpleasant people who think they can never see enough of their guests, or that their guests can never see enough of them,--I am not sure which,--and who consequently has asked them to come early, to inspect her gardens and walk through her grounds before dinner.
iciest
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From this reading She is singularly deaf when he speaks; except when common etiquette compels her to return an answer to one or other of his speeches, she is dumb to him, or, when thus compelled, makes an answer in her iciest tones.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She is singularly deaf when he speaks; except when common etiquette compels her to return an answer to one or other of his speeches, she is dumb to him, or, when thus compelled, makes an answer in her iciest tones.
inspectverbUS /ˌɪnˈspekt/
look over carefully
From this reading At five o'clock they all start for the Grange, Mrs. Boileau being one of those unpleasant people who think they can never see enough of their guests, or that their guests can never see enough of them,--I am not sure which,--and who consequently has asked them to come early, to inspect her gardens and walk through her grounds before dinner.
invisibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye
From this reading All next day Lilian treats him as though to her eyes he is invisible.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All next day Lilian treats him as though to her eyes he is invisible.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading "The best laid schemes o' mice and men Gang aft a-gley, And lea'e us nought but grief and pain, For promised joy."--BURNS.
set down according to a plan
From this reading "The best laid schemes o' mice and men Gang aft a-gley, And lea'e us nought but grief and pain, For promised joy."--BURNS.
lea'e
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From this reading "The best laid schemes o' mice and men Gang aft a-gley, And lea'e us nought but grief and pain, For promised joy."--BURNS.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She bestows upon him none of the usual courtesies of life; she takes no "good-morrow," nor gives one.
Lilian
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From this reading All next day Lilian treats him as though to her eyes he is invisible.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading She is singularly deaf when he speaks; except when common etiquette compels her to return an answer to one or other of his speeches, she is dumb to him, or, when thus compelled, makes an answer in her iciest tones.
the force of workers available
From this reading "The best laid schemes o' mice and men Gang aft a-gley, And lea'e us nought but grief and pain, For promised joy."--BURNS.
micenounUS /maɪs/
plural of “mouse” — any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails
From this reading "The best laid schemes o' mice and men Gang aft a-gley, And lea'e us nought but grief and pain, For promised joy."--BURNS.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading At five o'clock they all start for the Grange, Mrs. Boileau being one of those unpleasant people who think they can never see enough of their guests, or that their guests can never see enough of them,--I am not sure which,--and who consequently has asked them to come early, to inspect her gardens and walk through her grounds before dinner.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading At five o'clock they all start for the Grange, Mrs. Boileau being one of those unpleasant people who think they can never see enough of their guests, or that their guests can never see enough of them,--I am not sure which,--and who consequently has asked them to come early, to inspect her gardens and walk through her grounds before dinner.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading All next day Lilian treats him as though to her eyes he is invisible.
not any; not one
From this reading She bestows upon him none of the usual courtesies of life; she takes no "good-morrow," nor gives one.
not one, and not any
From this reading She bestows upon him none of the usual courtesies of life; she takes no "good-morrow," nor gives one.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading She bestows upon him none of the usual courtesies of life; she takes no "good-morrow," nor gives one.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At five o'clock they all start for the Grange, Mrs. Boileau being one of those unpleasant people who think they can never see enough of their guests, or that their guests can never see enough of them,--I am not sure which,--and who consequently has asked them to come early, to inspect her gardens and walk through her grounds before dinner.
noughtnoun
a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number
From this reading "The best laid schemes o' mice and men Gang aft a-gley, And lea'e us nought but grief and pain, For promised joy."--BURNS.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading "The best laid schemes o' mice and men Gang aft a-gley, And lea'e us nought but grief and pain, For promised joy."--BURNS.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading At five o'clock they all start for the Grange, Mrs. Boileau being one of those unpleasant people who think they can never see enough of their guests, or that their guests can never see enough of them,--I am not sure which,--and who consequently has asked them to come early, to inspect her gardens and walk through her grounds before dinner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She bestows upon him none of the usual courtesies of life; she takes no "good-morrow," nor gives one.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She bestows upon him none of the usual courtesies of life; she takes no "good-morrow," nor gives one.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She is singularly deaf when he speaks; except when common etiquette compels her to return an answer to one or other of his speeches, she is dumb to him, or, when thus compelled, makes an answer in her iciest tones.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She is singularly deaf when he speaks; except when common etiquette compels her to return an answer to one or other of his speeches, she is dumb to him, or, when thus compelled, makes an answer in her iciest tones.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading "The best laid schemes o' mice and men Gang aft a-gley, And lea'e us nought but grief and pain, For promised joy."--BURNS.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading At five o'clock they all start for the Grange, Mrs. Boileau being one of those unpleasant people who think they can never see enough of their guests, or that their guests can never see enough of them,--I am not sure which,--and who consequently has asked them to come early, to inspect her gardens and walk through her grounds before dinner.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading "The best laid schemes o' mice and men Gang aft a-gley, And lea'e us nought but grief and pain, For promised joy."--BURNS.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading She is singularly deaf when he speaks; except when common etiquette compels her to return an answer to one or other of his speeches, she is dumb to him, or, when thus compelled, makes an answer in her iciest tones.
schemesnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading "The best laid schemes o' mice and men Gang aft a-gley, And lea'e us nought but grief and pain, For promised joy."--BURNS.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading At five o'clock they all start for the Grange, Mrs. Boileau being one of those unpleasant people who think they can never see enough of their guests, or that their guests can never see enough of them,--I am not sure which,--and who consequently has asked them to come early, to inspect her gardens and walk through her grounds before dinner.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She bestows upon him none of the usual courtesies of life; she takes no "good-morrow," nor gives one.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading She is singularly deaf when he speaks; except when common etiquette compels her to return an answer to one or other of his speeches, she is dumb to him, or, when thus compelled, makes an answer in her iciest tones.
speaksverbUS /spiːks/
third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech
From this reading She is singularly deaf when he speaks; except when common etiquette compels her to return an answer to one or other of his speeches, she is dumb to him, or, when thus compelled, makes an answer in her iciest tones.
speechesnounUS /ˈspiːtʃəz/
plural of “speech” — the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading She is singularly deaf when he speaks; except when common etiquette compels her to return an answer to one or other of his speeches, she is dumb to him, or, when thus compelled, makes an answer in her iciest tones.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading At five o'clock they all start for the Grange, Mrs. Boileau being one of those unpleasant people who think they can never see enough of their guests, or that their guests can never see enough of them,--I am not sure which,--and who consequently has asked them to come early, to inspect her gardens and walk through her grounds before dinner.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading At five o'clock they all start for the Grange, Mrs. Boileau being one of those unpleasant people who think they can never see enough of their guests, or that their guests can never see enough of them,--I am not sure which,--and who consequently has asked them to come early, to inspect her gardens and walk through her grounds before dinner.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading She bestows upon him none of the usual courtesies of life; she takes no "good-morrow," nor gives one.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At five o'clock they all start for the Grange, Mrs. Boileau being one of those unpleasant people who think they can never see enough of their guests, or that their guests can never see enough of them,--I am not sure which,--and who consequently has asked them to come early, to inspect her gardens and walk through her grounds before dinner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The best laid schemes o' mice and men Gang aft a-gley, And lea'e us nought but grief and pain, For promised joy."--BURNS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At five o'clock they all start for the Grange, Mrs. Boileau being one of those unpleasant people who think they can never see enough of their guests, or that their guests can never see enough of them,--I am not sure which,--and who consequently has asked them to come early, to inspect her gardens and walk through her grounds before dinner.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading At five o'clock they all start for the Grange, Mrs. Boileau being one of those unpleasant people who think they can never see enough of their guests, or that their guests can never see enough of them,--I am not sure which,--and who consequently has asked them to come early, to inspect her gardens and walk through her grounds before dinner.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At five o'clock they all start for the Grange, Mrs. Boileau being one of those unpleasant people who think they can never see enough of their guests, or that their guests can never see enough of them,--I am not sure which,--and who consequently has asked them to come early, to inspect her gardens and walk through her grounds before dinner.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading At five o'clock they all start for the Grange, Mrs. Boileau being one of those unpleasant people who think they can never see enough of their guests, or that their guests can never see enough of them,--I am not sure which,--and who consequently has asked them to come early, to inspect her gardens and walk through her grounds before dinner.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading At five o'clock they all start for the Grange, Mrs. Boileau being one of those unpleasant people who think they can never see enough of their guests, or that their guests can never see enough of them,--I am not sure which,--and who consequently has asked them to come early, to inspect her gardens and walk through her grounds before dinner.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading All next day Lilian treats him as though to her eyes he is invisible.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading At five o'clock they all start for the Grange, Mrs. Boileau being one of those unpleasant people who think they can never see enough of their guests, or that their guests can never see enough of them,--I am not sure which,--and who consequently has asked them to come early, to inspect her gardens and walk through her grounds before dinner.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading She is singularly deaf when he speaks; except when common etiquette compels her to return an answer to one or other of his speeches, she is dumb to him, or, when thus compelled, makes an answer in her iciest tones.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All next day Lilian treats him as though to her eyes he is invisible.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading She is singularly deaf when he speaks; except when common etiquette compels her to return an answer to one or other of his speeches, she is dumb to him, or, when thus compelled, makes an answer in her iciest tones.
treatsnounUS /triːts/
plural of “treat” — something considered choice to eat
From this reading All next day Lilian treats him as though to her eyes he is invisible.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading At five o'clock they all start for the Grange, Mrs. Boileau being one of those unpleasant people who think they can never see enough of their guests, or that their guests can never see enough of them,--I am not sure which,--and who consequently has asked them to come early, to inspect her gardens and walk through her grounds before dinner.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She bestows upon him none of the usual courtesies of life; she takes no "good-morrow," nor gives one.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "The best laid schemes o' mice and men Gang aft a-gley, And lea'e us nought but grief and pain, For promised joy."--BURNS.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading She bestows upon him none of the usual courtesies of life; she takes no "good-morrow," nor gives one.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading At five o'clock they all start for the Grange, Mrs. Boileau being one of those unpleasant people who think they can never see enough of their guests, or that their guests can never see enough of them,--I am not sure which,--and who consequently has asked them to come early, to inspect her gardens and walk through her grounds before dinner.
at the time that
From this reading She is singularly deaf when he speaks; except when common etiquette compels her to return an answer to one or other of his speeches, she is dumb to him, or, when thus compelled, makes an answer in her iciest tones.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At five o'clock they all start for the Grange, Mrs. Boileau being one of those unpleasant people who think they can never see enough of their guests, or that their guests can never see enough of them,--I am not sure which,--and who consequently has asked them to come early, to inspect her gardens and walk through her grounds before dinner.
which person or people
From this reading At five o'clock they all start for the Grange, Mrs. Boileau being one of those unpleasant people who think they can never see enough of their guests, or that their guests can never see enough of them,--I am not sure which,--and who consequently has asked them to come early, to inspect her gardens and walk through her grounds before dinner.
