used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They part with a secret though mutual hope that they shall soon see each other again.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Of her first two meetings with the lovely widow Lilian speaks openly to Lady Chetwoode; but with such an utter want of interest is her news received that instinctively she refrains from making any further mention of her new acquaintance.
anew
From this reading "_Phebe._--I have more cause to hate him than to love him: For what had he to do to chide at me?"--_As You Like It._ When Lilian's foot is again strong and well, almost the first use she makes of it is to go to The Cottage to see Cecilia.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "_Phebe._--I have more cause to hate him than to love him: For what had he to do to chide at me?"--_As You Like It._ When Lilian's foot is again strong and well, almost the first use she makes of it is to go to The Cottage to see Cecilia.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Of her first two meetings with the lovely widow Lilian speaks openly to Lady Chetwoode; but with such an utter want of interest is her news received that instinctively she refrains from making any further mention of her new acquaintance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "_Phebe._--I have more cause to hate him than to love him: For what had he to do to chide at me?"--_As You Like It._ When Lilian's foot is again strong and well, almost the first use she makes of it is to go to The Cottage to see Cecilia.
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading She is gladly welcomed there; the two girls are as pleased with each other as even in fond anticipation they had dreamed they should be: and how seldom are such dreams realized!
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Of her first two meetings with the lovely widow Lilian speaks openly to Lady Chetwoode; but with such an utter want of interest is her news received that instinctively she refrains from making any further mention of her new acquaintance.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She is gladly welcomed there; the two girls are as pleased with each other as even in fond anticipation they had dreamed they should be: and how seldom are such dreams realized!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "_Phebe._--I have more cause to hate him than to love him: For what had he to do to chide at me?"--_As You Like It._ When Lilian's foot is again strong and well, almost the first use she makes of it is to go to The Cottage to see Cecilia.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "_Phebe._--I have more cause to hate him than to love him: For what had he to do to chide at me?"--_As You Like It._ When Lilian's foot is again strong and well, almost the first use she makes of it is to go to The Cottage to see Cecilia.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She is gladly welcomed there; the two girls are as pleased with each other as even in fond anticipation they had dreamed they should be: and how seldom are such dreams realized!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of her first two meetings with the lovely widow Lilian speaks openly to Lady Chetwoode; but with such an utter want of interest is her news received that instinctively she refrains from making any further mention of her new acquaintance.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading "_Phebe._--I have more cause to hate him than to love him: For what had he to do to chide at me?"--_As You Like It._ When Lilian's foot is again strong and well, almost the first use she makes of it is to go to The Cottage to see Cecilia.
Cecilia
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From this reading "_Phebe._--I have more cause to hate him than to love him: For what had he to do to chide at me?"--_As You Like It._ When Lilian's foot is again strong and well, almost the first use she makes of it is to go to The Cottage to see Cecilia.
Chetwoode
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From this reading Of her first two meetings with the lovely widow Lilian speaks openly to Lady Chetwoode; but with such an utter want of interest is her news received that instinctively she refrains from making any further mention of her new acquaintance.
chideverbUS /tʃaɪd/
censure severely or angrily
From this reading "_Phebe._--I have more cause to hate him than to love him: For what had he to do to chide at me?"--_As You Like It._ When Lilian's foot is again strong and well, almost the first use she makes of it is to go to The Cottage to see Cecilia.
a small house with a single story
From this reading "_Phebe._--I have more cause to hate him than to love him: For what had he to do to chide at me?"--_As You Like It._ When Lilian's foot is again strong and well, almost the first use she makes of it is to go to The Cottage to see Cecilia.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "_Phebe._--I have more cause to hate him than to love him: For what had he to do to chide at me?"--_As You Like It._ When Lilian's foot is again strong and well, almost the first use she makes of it is to go to The Cottage to see Cecilia.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading She is gladly welcomed there; the two girls are as pleased with each other as even in fond anticipation they had dreamed they should be: and how seldom are such dreams realized!
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading She is gladly welcomed there; the two girls are as pleased with each other as even in fond anticipation they had dreamed they should be: and how seldom are such dreams realized!
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading She is gladly welcomed there; the two girls are as pleased with each other as even in fond anticipation they had dreamed they should be: and how seldom are such dreams realized!
elapses
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From this reading Meantime the friendship ripens rapidly, until at length scarcely a week elapses without Lilian's paying at least one or two visits at The Cottage.
divisible by two
From this reading She is gladly welcomed there; the two girls are as pleased with each other as even in fond anticipation they had dreamed they should be: and how seldom are such dreams realized!
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "_Phebe._--I have more cause to hate him than to love him: For what had he to do to chide at me?"--_As You Like It._ When Lilian's foot is again strong and well, almost the first use she makes of it is to go to The Cottage to see Cecilia.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading She is gladly welcomed there; the two girls are as pleased with each other as even in fond anticipation they had dreamed they should be: and how seldom are such dreams realized!
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading "_Phebe._--I have more cause to hate him than to love him: For what had he to do to chide at me?"--_As You Like It._ When Lilian's foot is again strong and well, almost the first use she makes of it is to go to The Cottage to see Cecilia.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "_Phebe._--I have more cause to hate him than to love him: For what had he to do to chide at me?"--_As You Like It._ When Lilian's foot is again strong and well, almost the first use she makes of it is to go to The Cottage to see Cecilia.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading Meantime the friendship ripens rapidly, until at length scarcely a week elapses without Lilian's paying at least one or two visits at The Cottage.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Of her first two meetings with the lovely widow Lilian speaks openly to Lady Chetwoode; but with such an utter want of interest is her news received that instinctively she refrains from making any further mention of her new acquaintance.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Of her first two meetings with the lovely widow Lilian speaks openly to Lady Chetwoode; but with such an utter want of interest is her news received that instinctively she refrains from making any further mention of her new acquaintance.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading She is gladly welcomed there; the two girls are as pleased with each other as even in fond anticipation they had dreamed they should be: and how seldom are such dreams realized!
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading She is gladly welcomed there; the two girls are as pleased with each other as even in fond anticipation they had dreamed they should be: and how seldom are such dreams realized!
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "_Phebe._--I have more cause to hate him than to love him: For what had he to do to chide at me?"--_As You Like It._ When Lilian's foot is again strong and well, almost the first use she makes of it is to go to The Cottage to see Cecilia.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "_Phebe._--I have more cause to hate him than to love him: For what had he to do to chide at me?"--_As You Like It._ When Lilian's foot is again strong and well, almost the first use she makes of it is to go to The Cottage to see Cecilia.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading "_Phebe._--I have more cause to hate him than to love him: For what had he to do to chide at me?"--_As You Like It._ When Lilian's foot is again strong and well, almost the first use she makes of it is to go to The Cottage to see Cecilia.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "_Phebe._--I have more cause to hate him than to love him: For what had he to do to chide at me?"--_As You Like It._ When Lilian's foot is again strong and well, almost the first use she makes of it is to go to The Cottage to see Cecilia.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "_Phebe._--I have more cause to hate him than to love him: For what had he to do to chide at me?"--_As You Like It._ When Lilian's foot is again strong and well, almost the first use she makes of it is to go to The Cottage to see Cecilia.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Of her first two meetings with the lovely widow Lilian speaks openly to Lady Chetwoode; but with such an utter want of interest is her news received that instinctively she refrains from making any further mention of her new acquaintance.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "_Phebe._--I have more cause to hate him than to love him: For what had he to do to chide at me?"--_As You Like It._ When Lilian's foot is again strong and well, almost the first use she makes of it is to go to The Cottage to see Cecilia.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading They part with a secret though mutual hope that they shall soon see each other again.
how
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From this reading She is gladly welcomed there; the two girls are as pleased with each other as even in fond anticipation they had dreamed they should be: and how seldom are such dreams realized!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "_Phebe._--I have more cause to hate him than to love him: For what had he to do to chide at me?"--_As You Like It._ When Lilian's foot is again strong and well, almost the first use she makes of it is to go to The Cottage to see Cecilia.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She is gladly welcomed there; the two girls are as pleased with each other as even in fond anticipation they had dreamed they should be: and how seldom are such dreams realized!
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading Of her first two meetings with the lovely widow Lilian speaks openly to Lady Chetwoode; but with such an utter want of interest is her news received that instinctively she refrains from making any further mention of her new acquaintance.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Of her first two meetings with the lovely widow Lilian speaks openly to Lady Chetwoode; but with such an utter want of interest is her news received that instinctively she refrains from making any further mention of her new acquaintance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "_Phebe._--I have more cause to hate him than to love him: For what had he to do to chide at me?"--_As You Like It._ When Lilian's foot is again strong and well, almost the first use she makes of it is to go to The Cottage to see Cecilia.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "_Phebe._--I have more cause to hate him than to love him: For what had he to do to chide at me?"--_As You Like It._ When Lilian's foot is again strong and well, almost the first use she makes of it is to go to The Cottage to see Cecilia.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Of her first two meetings with the lovely widow Lilian speaks openly to Lady Chetwoode; but with such an utter want of interest is her news received that instinctively she refrains from making any further mention of her new acquaintance.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Meantime the friendship ripens rapidly, until at length scarcely a week elapses without Lilian's paying at least one or two visits at The Cottage.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Meantime the friendship ripens rapidly, until at length scarcely a week elapses without Lilian's paying at least one or two visits at The Cottage.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "_Phebe._--I have more cause to hate him than to love him: For what had he to do to chide at me?"--_As You Like It._ When Lilian's foot is again strong and well, almost the first use she makes of it is to go to The Cottage to see Cecilia.
Lilian
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From this reading Of her first two meetings with the lovely widow Lilian speaks openly to Lady Chetwoode; but with such an utter want of interest is her news received that instinctively she refrains from making any further mention of her new acquaintance.
Lilian's
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From this reading "_Phebe._--I have more cause to hate him than to love him: For what had he to do to chide at me?"--_As You Like It._ When Lilian's foot is again strong and well, almost the first use she makes of it is to go to The Cottage to see Cecilia.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "_Phebe._--I have more cause to hate him than to love him: For what had he to do to chide at me?"--_As You Like It._ When Lilian's foot is again strong and well, almost the first use she makes of it is to go to The Cottage to see Cecilia.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading Of her first two meetings with the lovely widow Lilian speaks openly to Lady Chetwoode; but with such an utter want of interest is her news received that instinctively she refrains from making any further mention of her new acquaintance.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading "_Phebe._--I have more cause to hate him than to love him: For what had he to do to chide at me?"--_As You Like It._ When Lilian's foot is again strong and well, almost the first use she makes of it is to go to The Cottage to see Cecilia.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Of her first two meetings with the lovely widow Lilian speaks openly to Lady Chetwoode; but with such an utter want of interest is her news received that instinctively she refrains from making any further mention of her new acquaintance.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "_Phebe._--I have more cause to hate him than to love him: For what had he to do to chide at me?"--_As You Like It._ When Lilian's foot is again strong and well, almost the first use she makes of it is to go to The Cottage to see Cecilia.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading Meantime the friendship ripens rapidly, until at length scarcely a week elapses without Lilian's paying at least one or two visits at The Cottage.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Of her first two meetings with the lovely widow Lilian speaks openly to Lady Chetwoode; but with such an utter want of interest is her news received that instinctively she refrains from making any further mention of her new acquaintance.
make reference to
From this reading Of her first two meetings with the lovely widow Lilian speaks openly to Lady Chetwoode; but with such an utter want of interest is her news received that instinctively she refrains from making any further mention of her new acquaintance.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "_Phebe._--I have more cause to hate him than to love him: For what had he to do to chide at me?"--_As You Like It._ When Lilian's foot is again strong and well, almost the first use she makes of it is to go to The Cottage to see Cecilia.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading They part with a secret though mutual hope that they shall soon see each other again.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Of her first two meetings with the lovely widow Lilian speaks openly to Lady Chetwoode; but with such an utter want of interest is her news received that instinctively she refrains from making any further mention of her new acquaintance.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Of her first two meetings with the lovely widow Lilian speaks openly to Lady Chetwoode; but with such an utter want of interest is her news received that instinctively she refrains from making any further mention of her new acquaintance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "_Phebe._--I have more cause to hate him than to love him: For what had he to do to chide at me?"--_As You Like It._ When Lilian's foot is again strong and well, almost the first use she makes of it is to go to The Cottage to see Cecilia.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Meantime the friendship ripens rapidly, until at length scarcely a week elapses without Lilian's paying at least one or two visits at The Cottage.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading Of her first two meetings with the lovely widow Lilian speaks openly to Lady Chetwoode; but with such an utter want of interest is her news received that instinctively she refrains from making any further mention of her new acquaintance.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Meantime the friendship ripens rapidly, until at length scarcely a week elapses without Lilian's paying at least one or two visits at The Cottage.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She is gladly welcomed there; the two girls are as pleased with each other as even in fond anticipation they had dreamed they should be: and how seldom are such dreams realized!
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading They part with a secret though mutual hope that they shall soon see each other again.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading Meantime the friendship ripens rapidly, until at length scarcely a week elapses without Lilian's paying at least one or two visits at The Cottage.
Phebe
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From this reading "_Phebe._--I have more cause to hate him than to love him: For what had he to do to chide at me?"--_As You Like It._ When Lilian's foot is again strong and well, almost the first use she makes of it is to go to The Cottage to see Cecilia.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading She is gladly welcomed there; the two girls are as pleased with each other as even in fond anticipation they had dreamed they should be: and how seldom are such dreams realized!
with speed
From this reading Meantime the friendship ripens rapidly, until at length scarcely a week elapses without Lilian's paying at least one or two visits at The Cottage.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading She is gladly welcomed there; the two girls are as pleased with each other as even in fond anticipation they had dreamed they should be: and how seldom are such dreams realized!
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Of her first two meetings with the lovely widow Lilian speaks openly to Lady Chetwoode; but with such an utter want of interest is her news received that instinctively she refrains from making any further mention of her new acquaintance.
refrainsnounUS /rɪˈfreɪnz/
plural of “refrain” — the part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers
From this reading Of her first two meetings with the lovely widow Lilian speaks openly to Lady Chetwoode; but with such an utter want of interest is her news received that instinctively she refrains from making any further mention of her new acquaintance.
ripens
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From this reading Meantime the friendship ripens rapidly, until at length scarcely a week elapses without Lilian's paying at least one or two visits at The Cottage.
only a very short time before
From this reading Meantime the friendship ripens rapidly, until at length scarcely a week elapses without Lilian's paying at least one or two visits at The Cottage.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading They part with a secret though mutual hope that they shall soon see each other again.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "_Phebe._--I have more cause to hate him than to love him: For what had he to do to chide at me?"--_As You Like It._ When Lilian's foot is again strong and well, almost the first use she makes of it is to go to The Cottage to see Cecilia.
not often
From this reading She is gladly welcomed there; the two girls are as pleased with each other as even in fond anticipation they had dreamed they should be: and how seldom are such dreams realized!
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading They part with a secret though mutual hope that they shall soon see each other again.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "_Phebe._--I have more cause to hate him than to love him: For what had he to do to chide at me?"--_As You Like It._ When Lilian's foot is again strong and well, almost the first use she makes of it is to go to The Cottage to see Cecilia.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She is gladly welcomed there; the two girls are as pleased with each other as even in fond anticipation they had dreamed they should be: and how seldom are such dreams realized!
in the near future
From this reading They part with a secret though mutual hope that they shall soon see each other again.
speaksverbUS /spiːks/
third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech
From this reading Of her first two meetings with the lovely widow Lilian speaks openly to Lady Chetwoode; but with such an utter want of interest is her news received that instinctively she refrains from making any further mention of her new acquaintance.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading "_Phebe._--I have more cause to hate him than to love him: For what had he to do to chide at me?"--_As You Like It._ When Lilian's foot is again strong and well, almost the first use she makes of it is to go to The Cottage to see Cecilia.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She is gladly welcomed there; the two girls are as pleased with each other as even in fond anticipation they had dreamed they should be: and how seldom are such dreams realized!
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "_Phebe._--I have more cause to hate him than to love him: For what had he to do to chide at me?"--_As You Like It._ When Lilian's foot is again strong and well, almost the first use she makes of it is to go to The Cottage to see Cecilia.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They part with a secret though mutual hope that they shall soon see each other again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "_Phebe._--I have more cause to hate him than to love him: For what had he to do to chide at me?"--_As You Like It._ When Lilian's foot is again strong and well, almost the first use she makes of it is to go to The Cottage to see Cecilia.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She is gladly welcomed there; the two girls are as pleased with each other as even in fond anticipation they had dreamed they should be: and how seldom are such dreams realized!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She is gladly welcomed there; the two girls are as pleased with each other as even in fond anticipation they had dreamed they should be: and how seldom are such dreams realized!
in spite of the fact that
From this reading They part with a secret though mutual hope that they shall soon see each other again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "_Phebe._--I have more cause to hate him than to love him: For what had he to do to chide at me?"--_As You Like It._ When Lilian's foot is again strong and well, almost the first use she makes of it is to go to The Cottage to see Cecilia.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She is gladly welcomed there; the two girls are as pleased with each other as even in fond anticipation they had dreamed they should be: and how seldom are such dreams realized!
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Meantime the friendship ripens rapidly, until at length scarcely a week elapses without Lilian's paying at least one or two visits at The Cottage.
the act of using
From this reading "_Phebe._--I have more cause to hate him than to love him: For what had he to do to chide at me?"--_As You Like It._ When Lilian's foot is again strong and well, almost the first use she makes of it is to go to The Cottage to see Cecilia.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading Of her first two meetings with the lovely widow Lilian speaks openly to Lady Chetwoode; but with such an utter want of interest is her news received that instinctively she refrains from making any further mention of her new acquaintance.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading Meantime the friendship ripens rapidly, until at length scarcely a week elapses without Lilian's paying at least one or two visits at The Cottage.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Of her first two meetings with the lovely widow Lilian speaks openly to Lady Chetwoode; but with such an utter want of interest is her news received that instinctively she refrains from making any further mention of her new acquaintance.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Meantime the friendship ripens rapidly, until at length scarcely a week elapses without Lilian's paying at least one or two visits at The Cottage.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading She is gladly welcomed there; the two girls are as pleased with each other as even in fond anticipation they had dreamed they should be: and how seldom are such dreams realized!
(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 "_Phebe._--I have more cause to hate him than to love him: For what had he to do to chide at me?"--_As You Like It._ When Lilian's foot is again strong and well, almost the first use she makes of it is to go to The Cottage to see Cecilia.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "_Phebe._--I have more cause to hate him than to love him: For what had he to do to chide at me?"--_As You Like It._ When Lilian's foot is again strong and well, almost the first use she makes of it is to go to The Cottage to see Cecilia.
at the time that
From this reading "_Phebe._--I have more cause to hate him than to love him: For what had he to do to chide at me?"--_As You Like It._ When Lilian's foot is again strong and well, almost the first use she makes of it is to go to The Cottage to see Cecilia.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading Of her first two meetings with the lovely widow Lilian speaks openly to Lady Chetwoode; but with such an utter want of interest is her news received that instinctively she refrains from making any further mention of her new acquaintance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She is gladly welcomed there; the two girls are as pleased with each other as even in fond anticipation they had dreamed they should be: and how seldom are such dreams realized!
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Meantime the friendship ripens rapidly, until at length scarcely a week elapses without Lilian's paying at least one or two visits at The Cottage.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "_Phebe._--I have more cause to hate him than to love him: For what had he to do to chide at me?"--_As You Like It._ When Lilian's foot is again strong and well, almost the first use she makes of it is to go to The Cottage to see Cecilia.
