Chapter XIII

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

From this reading I do not intend to give you a history of what was done by the children each day of our visit, for this would make a very long story.

be in accord; be in agreement

From this reading They seemed to agree very well, at least we heard of no disagreements, though I fancied, towards the latter part of our stay, that I sometimes saw a cloud on Mary's brow, but I asked no questions, and it passed off without any complaint.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading When it rained, they overhauled Florence's toys, of which there were trunks full, or amused themselves with her books.

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

From this reading When it was fine weather they helped the gardener, as _they_ said, or hindered him, as _he_ sometimes complained--walked in the orchard, looking for ripe fruit--or swung, and on a cool evening Mr. Arnott would sometimes take them out on the river in a pretty little sailing boat, or drive them two or thee miles in a light, open carriage.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading They seemed to agree very well, at least we heard of no disagreements, though I fancied, towards the latter part of our stay, that I sometimes saw a cloud on Mary's brow, but I asked no questions, and it passed off without any complaint.

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From this reading When it was fine weather they helped the gardener, as _they_ said, or hindered him, as _he_ sometimes complained--walked in the orchard, looking for ripe fruit--or swung, and on a cool evening Mr. Arnott would sometimes take them out on the river in a pretty little sailing boat, or drive them two or thee miles in a light, open carriage.

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

From this reading When it was fine weather they helped the gardener, as _they_ said, or hindered him, as _he_ sometimes complained--walked in the orchard, looking for ripe fruit--or swung, and on a cool evening Mr. Arnott would sometimes take them out on the river in a pretty little sailing boat, or drive them two or thee miles in a light, open carriage.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading They seemed to agree very well, at least we heard of no disagreements, though I fancied, towards the latter part of our stay, that I sometimes saw a cloud on Mary's brow, but I asked no questions, and it passed off without any complaint.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They seemed to agree very well, at least we heard of no disagreements, though I fancied, towards the latter part of our stay, that I sometimes saw a cloud on Mary's brow, but I asked no questions, and it passed off without any complaint.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading When it was fine weather they helped the gardener, as _they_ said, or hindered him, as _he_ sometimes complained--walked in the orchard, looking for ripe fruit--or swung, and on a cool evening Mr. Arnott would sometimes take them out on the river in a pretty little sailing boat, or drive them two or thee miles in a light, open carriage.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading When it rained, they overhauled Florence's toys, of which there were trunks full, or amused themselves with her books.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading They seemed to agree very well, at least we heard of no disagreements, though I fancied, towards the latter part of our stay, that I sometimes saw a cloud on Mary's brow, but I asked no questions, and it passed off without any complaint.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They seemed to agree very well, at least we heard of no disagreements, though I fancied, towards the latter part of our stay, that I sometimes saw a cloud on Mary's brow, but I asked no questions, and it passed off without any complaint.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I do not intend to give you a history of what was done by the children each day of our visit, for this would make a very long story.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading When it was fine weather they helped the gardener, as _they_ said, or hindered him, as _he_ sometimes complained--walked in the orchard, looking for ripe fruit--or swung, and on a cool evening Mr. Arnott would sometimes take them out on the river in a pretty little sailing boat, or drive them two or thee miles in a light, open carriage.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading I do not intend to give you a history of what was done by the children each day of our visit, for this would make a very long story.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading They seemed to agree very well, at least we heard of no disagreements, though I fancied, towards the latter part of our stay, that I sometimes saw a cloud on Mary's brow, but I asked no questions, and it passed off without any complaint.

past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

From this reading When it was fine weather they helped the gardener, as _they_ said, or hindered him, as _he_ sometimes complained--walked in the orchard, looking for ripe fruit--or swung, and on a cool evening Mr. Arnott would sometimes take them out on the river in a pretty little sailing boat, or drive them two or thee miles in a light, open carriage.

an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

From this reading They seemed to agree very well, at least we heard of no disagreements, though I fancied, towards the latter part of our stay, that I sometimes saw a cloud on Mary's brow, but I asked no questions, and it passed off without any complaint.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading When it was fine weather they helped the gardener, as _they_ said, or hindered him, as _he_ sometimes complained--walked in the orchard, looking for ripe fruit--or swung, and on a cool evening Mr. Arnott would sometimes take them out on the river in a pretty little sailing boat, or drive them two or thee miles in a light, open carriage.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading I do not intend to give you a history of what was done by the children each day of our visit, for this would make a very long story.

plural of “disagreement” — a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters

From this reading They seemed to agree very well, at least we heard of no disagreements, though I fancied, towards the latter part of our stay, that I sometimes saw a cloud on Mary's brow, but I asked no questions, and it passed off without any complaint.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I do not intend to give you a history of what was done by the children each day of our visit, for this would make a very long story.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading I do not intend to give you a history of what was done by the children each day of our visit, for this would make a very long story.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading When it was fine weather they helped the gardener, as _they_ said, or hindered him, as _he_ sometimes complained--walked in the orchard, looking for ripe fruit--or swung, and on a cool evening Mr. Arnott would sometimes take them out on the river in a pretty little sailing boat, or drive them two or thee miles in a light, open carriage.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading I do not intend to give you a history of what was done by the children each day of our visit, for this would make a very long story.

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

From this reading When it was fine weather they helped the gardener, as _they_ said, or hindered him, as _he_ sometimes complained--walked in the orchard, looking for ripe fruit--or swung, and on a cool evening Mr. Arnott would sometimes take them out on the river in a pretty little sailing boat, or drive them two or thee miles in a light, open carriage.

formed or conceived by the imagination

From this reading They seemed to agree very well, at least we heard of no disagreements, though I fancied, towards the latter part of our stay, that I sometimes saw a cloud on Mary's brow, but I asked no questions, and it passed off without any complaint.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading When it was fine weather they helped the gardener, as _they_ said, or hindered him, as _he_ sometimes complained--walked in the orchard, looking for ripe fruit--or swung, and on a cool evening Mr. Arnott would sometimes take them out on the river in a pretty little sailing boat, or drive them two or thee miles in a light, open carriage.

possessive form of “florence” — a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries

From this reading When it rained, they overhauled Florence's toys, of which there were trunks full, or amused themselves with her books.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I do not intend to give you a history of what was done by the children each day of our visit, for this would make a very long story.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading When it was fine weather they helped the gardener, as _they_ said, or hindered him, as _he_ sometimes complained--walked in the orchard, looking for ripe fruit--or swung, and on a cool evening Mr. Arnott would sometimes take them out on the river in a pretty little sailing boat, or drive them two or thee miles in a light, open carriage.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading When it rained, they overhauled Florence's toys, of which there were trunks full, or amused themselves with her books.

someone who takes care of a garden

From this reading When it was fine weather they helped the gardener, as _they_ said, or hindered him, as _he_ sometimes complained--walked in the orchard, looking for ripe fruit--or swung, and on a cool evening Mr. Arnott would sometimes take them out on the river in a pretty little sailing boat, or drive them two or thee miles in a light, open carriage.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading I do not intend to give you a history of what was done by the children each day of our visit, for this would make a very long story.

the act of giving

From this reading GIVING.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When it was fine weather they helped the gardener, as _they_ said, or hindered him, as _he_ sometimes complained--walked in the orchard, looking for ripe fruit--or swung, and on a cool evening Mr. Arnott would sometimes take them out on the river in a pretty little sailing boat, or drive them two or thee miles in a light, open carriage.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading They seemed to agree very well, at least we heard of no disagreements, though I fancied, towards the latter part of our stay, that I sometimes saw a cloud on Mary's brow, but I asked no questions, and it passed off without any complaint.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading When it was fine weather they helped the gardener, as _they_ said, or hindered him, as _he_ sometimes complained--walked in the orchard, looking for ripe fruit--or swung, and on a cool evening Mr. Arnott would sometimes take them out on the river in a pretty little sailing boat, or drive them two or thee miles in a light, open carriage.

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

From this reading When it rained, they overhauled Florence's toys, of which there were trunks full, or amused themselves with her books.

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

From this reading When it was fine weather they helped the gardener, as _they_ said, or hindered him, as _he_ sometimes complained--walked in the orchard, looking for ripe fruit--or swung, and on a cool evening Mr. Arnott would sometimes take them out on the river in a pretty little sailing boat, or drive them two or thee miles in a light, open carriage.

past form of “hinder” — be a hindrance or obstacle to

From this reading When it was fine weather they helped the gardener, as _they_ said, or hindered him, as _he_ sometimes complained--walked in the orchard, looking for ripe fruit--or swung, and on a cool evening Mr. Arnott would sometimes take them out on the river in a pretty little sailing boat, or drive them two or thee miles in a light, open carriage.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading I do not intend to give you a history of what was done by the children each day of our visit, for this would make a very long story.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I do not intend to give you a history of what was done by the children each day of our visit, for this would make a very long story.

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

From this reading When it was fine weather they helped the gardener, as _they_ said, or hindered him, as _he_ sometimes complained--walked in the orchard, looking for ripe fruit--or swung, and on a cool evening Mr. Arnott would sometimes take them out on the river in a pretty little sailing boat, or drive them two or thee miles in a light, open carriage.

have in mind as a purpose

From this reading I do not intend to give you a history of what was done by the children each day of our visit, for this would make a very long story.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When it was fine weather they helped the gardener, as _they_ said, or hindered him, as _he_ sometimes complained--walked in the orchard, looking for ripe fruit--or swung, and on a cool evening Mr. Arnott would sometimes take them out on the river in a pretty little sailing boat, or drive them two or thee miles in a light, open carriage.

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

From this reading They seemed to agree very well, at least we heard of no disagreements, though I fancied, towards the latter part of our stay, that I sometimes saw a cloud on Mary's brow, but I asked no questions, and it passed off without any complaint.

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 They seemed to agree very well, at least we heard of no disagreements, though I fancied, towards the latter part of our stay, that I sometimes saw a cloud on Mary's brow, but I asked no questions, and it passed off without any complaint.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading When it was fine weather they helped the gardener, as _they_ said, or hindered him, as _he_ sometimes complained--walked in the orchard, looking for ripe fruit--or swung, and on a cool evening Mr. Arnott would sometimes take them out on the river in a pretty little sailing boat, or drive them two or thee miles in a light, open carriage.

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

From this reading When it was fine weather they helped the gardener, as _they_ said, or hindered him, as _he_ sometimes complained--walked in the orchard, looking for ripe fruit--or swung, and on a cool evening Mr. Arnott would sometimes take them out on the river in a pretty little sailing boat, or drive them two or thee miles in a light, open carriage.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading I do not intend to give you a history of what was done by the children each day of our visit, for this would make a very long story.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading When it was fine weather they helped the gardener, as _they_ said, or hindered him, as _he_ sometimes complained--walked in the orchard, looking for ripe fruit--or swung, and on a cool evening Mr. Arnott would sometimes take them out on the river in a pretty little sailing boat, or drive them two or thee miles in a light, open carriage.

engage in

From this reading I do not intend to give you a history of what was done by the children each day of our visit, for this would make a very long story.

possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading They seemed to agree very well, at least we heard of no disagreements, though I fancied, towards the latter part of our stay, that I sometimes saw a cloud on Mary's brow, but I asked no questions, and it passed off without any complaint.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading When it was fine weather they helped the gardener, as _they_ said, or hindered him, as _he_ sometimes complained--walked in the orchard, looking for ripe fruit--or swung, and on a cool evening Mr. Arnott would sometimes take them out on the river in a pretty little sailing boat, or drive them two or thee miles in a light, open carriage.

a form of address for a man

From this reading When it was fine weather they helped the gardener, as _they_ said, or hindered him, as _he_ sometimes complained--walked in the orchard, looking for ripe fruit--or swung, and on a cool evening Mr. Arnott would sometimes take them out on the river in a pretty little sailing boat, or drive them two or thee miles in a light, open carriage.

not any; not one

From this reading They seemed to agree very well, at least we heard of no disagreements, though I fancied, towards the latter part of our stay, that I sometimes saw a cloud on Mary's brow, but I asked no questions, and it passed off without any complaint.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I do not intend to give you a history of what was done by the children each day of our visit, for this would make a very long story.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I do not intend to give you a history of what was done by the children each day of our visit, for this would make a very long story.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading They seemed to agree very well, at least we heard of no disagreements, though I fancied, towards the latter part of our stay, that I sometimes saw a cloud on Mary's brow, but I asked no questions, and it passed off without any complaint.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When it was fine weather they helped the gardener, as _they_ said, or hindered him, as _he_ sometimes complained--walked in the orchard, looking for ripe fruit--or swung, and on a cool evening Mr. Arnott would sometimes take them out on the river in a pretty little sailing boat, or drive them two or thee miles in a light, open carriage.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading When it was fine weather they helped the gardener, as _they_ said, or hindered him, as _he_ sometimes complained--walked in the orchard, looking for ripe fruit--or swung, and on a cool evening Mr. Arnott would sometimes take them out on the river in a pretty little sailing boat, or drive them two or thee miles in a light, open carriage.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading When it was fine weather they helped the gardener, as _they_ said, or hindered him, as _he_ sometimes complained--walked in the orchard, looking for ripe fruit--or swung, and on a cool evening Mr. Arnott would sometimes take them out on the river in a pretty little sailing boat, or drive them two or thee miles in a light, open carriage.

garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth

From this reading When it was fine weather they helped the gardener, as _they_ said, or hindered him, as _he_ sometimes complained--walked in the orchard, looking for ripe fruit--or swung, and on a cool evening Mr. Arnott would sometimes take them out on the river in a pretty little sailing boat, or drive them two or thee miles in a light, open carriage.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading I do not intend to give you a history of what was done by the children each day of our visit, for this would make a very long story.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading When it was fine weather they helped the gardener, as _they_ said, or hindered him, as _he_ sometimes complained--walked in the orchard, looking for ripe fruit--or swung, and on a cool evening Mr. Arnott would sometimes take them out on the river in a pretty little sailing boat, or drive them two or thee miles in a light, open carriage.

past form of “overhaul” — travel past

From this reading When it rained, they overhauled Florence's toys, of which there were trunks full, or amused themselves with her books.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading They seemed to agree very well, at least we heard of no disagreements, though I fancied, towards the latter part of our stay, that I sometimes saw a cloud on Mary's brow, but I asked no questions, and it passed off without any complaint.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading They seemed to agree very well, at least we heard of no disagreements, though I fancied, towards the latter part of our stay, that I sometimes saw a cloud on Mary's brow, but I asked no questions, and it passed off without any complaint.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading When it was fine weather they helped the gardener, as _they_ said, or hindered him, as _he_ sometimes complained--walked in the orchard, looking for ripe fruit--or swung, and on a cool evening Mr. Arnott would sometimes take them out on the river in a pretty little sailing boat, or drive them two or thee miles in a light, open carriage.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading They seemed to agree very well, at least we heard of no disagreements, though I fancied, towards the latter part of our stay, that I sometimes saw a cloud on Mary's brow, but I asked no questions, and it passed off without any complaint.

past form of “rain” — precipitate as rain

From this reading When it rained, they overhauled Florence's toys, of which there were trunks full, or amused themselves with her books.

fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used

From this reading When it was fine weather they helped the gardener, as _they_ said, or hindered him, as _he_ sometimes complained--walked in the orchard, looking for ripe fruit--or swung, and on a cool evening Mr. Arnott would sometimes take them out on the river in a pretty little sailing boat, or drive them two or thee miles in a light, open carriage.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading When it was fine weather they helped the gardener, as _they_ said, or hindered him, as _he_ sometimes complained--walked in the orchard, looking for ripe fruit--or swung, and on a cool evening Mr. Arnott would sometimes take them out on the river in a pretty little sailing boat, or drive them two or thee miles in a light, open carriage.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading When it was fine weather they helped the gardener, as _they_ said, or hindered him, as _he_ sometimes complained--walked in the orchard, looking for ripe fruit--or swung, and on a cool evening Mr. Arnott would sometimes take them out on the river in a pretty little sailing boat, or drive them two or thee miles in a light, open carriage.

the work of a sailor

From this reading When it was fine weather they helped the gardener, as _they_ said, or hindered him, as _he_ sometimes complained--walked in the orchard, looking for ripe fruit--or swung, and on a cool evening Mr. Arnott would sometimes take them out on the river in a pretty little sailing boat, or drive them two or thee miles in a light, open carriage.

cut with a saw

From this reading They seemed to agree very well, at least we heard of no disagreements, though I fancied, towards the latter part of our stay, that I sometimes saw a cloud on Mary's brow, but I asked no questions, and it passed off without any complaint.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading They seemed to agree very well, at least we heard of no disagreements, though I fancied, towards the latter part of our stay, that I sometimes saw a cloud on Mary's brow, but I asked no questions, and it passed off without any complaint.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading When it was fine weather they helped the gardener, as _they_ said, or hindered him, as _he_ sometimes complained--walked in the orchard, looking for ripe fruit--or swung, and on a cool evening Mr. Arnott would sometimes take them out on the river in a pretty little sailing boat, or drive them two or thee miles in a light, open carriage.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading They seemed to agree very well, at least we heard of no disagreements, though I fancied, towards the latter part of our stay, that I sometimes saw a cloud on Mary's brow, but I asked no questions, and it passed off without any complaint.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading I do not intend to give you a history of what was done by the children each day of our visit, for this would make a very long story.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading When it was fine weather they helped the gardener, as _they_ said, or hindered him, as _he_ sometimes complained--walked in the orchard, looking for ripe fruit--or swung, and on a cool evening Mr. Arnott would sometimes take them out on the river in a pretty little sailing boat, or drive them two or thee miles in a light, open carriage.

carry out

From this reading When it was fine weather they helped the gardener, as _they_ said, or hindered him, as _he_ sometimes complained--walked in the orchard, looking for ripe fruit--or swung, and on a cool evening Mr. Arnott would sometimes take them out on the river in a pretty little sailing boat, or drive them two or thee miles in a light, open carriage.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They seemed to agree very well, at least we heard of no disagreements, though I fancied, towards the latter part of our stay, that I sometimes saw a cloud on Mary's brow, but I asked no questions, and it passed off without any complaint.

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

From this reading I do not intend to give you a history of what was done by the children each day of our visit, for this would make a very long story.

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading When it was fine weather they helped the gardener, as _they_ said, or hindered him, as _he_ sometimes complained--walked in the orchard, looking for ripe fruit--or swung, and on a cool evening Mr. Arnott would sometimes take them out on the river in a pretty little sailing boat, or drive them two or thee miles in a light, open carriage.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading When it was fine weather they helped the gardener, as _they_ said, or hindered him, as _he_ sometimes complained--walked in the orchard, looking for ripe fruit--or swung, and on a cool evening Mr. Arnott would sometimes take them out on the river in a pretty little sailing boat, or drive them two or thee miles in a light, open carriage.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading When it rained, they overhauled Florence's toys, of which there were trunks full, or amused themselves with her books.

in or at that place or location

From this reading When it rained, they overhauled Florence's toys, of which there were trunks full, or amused themselves with her books.

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

From this reading When it was fine weather they helped the gardener, as _they_ said, or hindered him, as _he_ sometimes complained--walked in the orchard, looking for ripe fruit--or swung, and on a cool evening Mr. Arnott would sometimes take them out on the river in a pretty little sailing boat, or drive them two or thee miles in a light, open carriage.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading I do not intend to give you a history of what was done by the children each day of our visit, for this would make a very long story.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading They seemed to agree very well, at least we heard of no disagreements, though I fancied, towards the latter part of our stay, that I sometimes saw a cloud on Mary's brow, but I asked no questions, and it passed off without any complaint.

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

From this reading I do not intend to give you a history of what was done by the children each day of our visit, for this would make a very long story.

in the direction of

From this reading They seemed to agree very well, at least we heard of no disagreements, though I fancied, towards the latter part of our stay, that I sometimes saw a cloud on Mary's brow, but I asked no questions, and it passed off without any complaint.

plural of “toy” — an artifact designed to be played with

From this reading When it rained, they overhauled Florence's toys, of which there were trunks full, or amused themselves with her books.

(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee

From this reading When it rained, they overhauled Florence's toys, of which there were trunks full, or amused themselves with her books.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading When it was fine weather they helped the gardener, as _they_ said, or hindered him, as _he_ sometimes complained--walked in the orchard, looking for ripe fruit--or swung, and on a cool evening Mr. Arnott would sometimes take them out on the river in a pretty little sailing boat, or drive them two or thee miles in a light, open carriage.

precisely as stated

From this reading I do not intend to give you a history of what was done by the children each day of our visit, for this would make a very long story.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading I do not intend to give you a history of what was done by the children each day of our visit, for this would make a very long story.

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

From this reading When it was fine weather they helped the gardener, as _they_ said, or hindered him, as _he_ sometimes complained--walked in the orchard, looking for ripe fruit--or swung, and on a cool evening Mr. Arnott would sometimes take them out on the river in a pretty little sailing boat, or drive them two or thee miles in a light, open carriage.

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

From this reading I do not intend to give you a history of what was done by the children each day of our visit, for this would make a very long story.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading They seemed to agree very well, at least we heard of no disagreements, though I fancied, towards the latter part of our stay, that I sometimes saw a cloud on Mary's brow, but I asked no questions, and it passed off without any complaint.

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

From this reading When it was fine weather they helped the gardener, as _they_ said, or hindered him, as _he_ sometimes complained--walked in the orchard, looking for ripe fruit--or swung, and on a cool evening Mr. Arnott would sometimes take them out on the river in a pretty little sailing boat, or drive them two or thee miles in a light, open carriage.

(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 They seemed to agree very well, at least we heard of no disagreements, though I fancied, towards the latter part of our stay, that I sometimes saw a cloud on Mary's brow, but I asked no questions, and it passed off without any complaint.

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

From this reading When it rained, they overhauled Florence's toys, of which there were trunks full, or amused themselves with her books.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading I do not intend to give you a history of what was done by the children each day of our visit, for this would make a very long story.

at the time that

From this reading When it was fine weather they helped the gardener, as _they_ said, or hindered him, as _he_ sometimes complained--walked in the orchard, looking for ripe fruit--or swung, and on a cool evening Mr. Arnott would sometimes take them out on the river in a pretty little sailing boat, or drive them two or thee miles in a light, open carriage.

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

From this reading When it rained, they overhauled Florence's toys, of which there were trunks full, or amused themselves with her books.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When it rained, they overhauled Florence's toys, of which there were trunks full, or amused themselves with her books.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading They seemed to agree very well, at least we heard of no disagreements, though I fancied, towards the latter part of our stay, that I sometimes saw a cloud on Mary's brow, but I asked no questions, and it passed off without any complaint.

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

From this reading I do not intend to give you a history of what was done by the children each day of our visit, for this would make a very long story.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I do not intend to give you a history of what was done by the children each day of our visit, for this would make a very long story.