Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading Ferdinand, in obedience to the call of the political situation, had absented himself from Heydon Hay for a week or two.

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From this reading Ferdinand, in obedience to the call of the political situation, had absented himself from Heydon Hay for a week or two.

anew

From this reading Ruth was not much in his mind while he was away, but when he came back again he found time once more hanging heavy on his hands; and being greeted by her when he went to listen to the quartette party precisely as he had been from the first, he determined more than ever to start a pronounced flirtation with the haughty little hussy, and bring her to a proper sense of her position.

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading He had to go the rounds and visit his bandsmen, and without being particularly alert himself to see that everybody else was on the _qui vive_.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading The constitutional candidate was, perhaps, as little interested in the coming strife as any man in the limits of the constituency, but he had allowed himself to be entered for the race, and was bound to a pretence of warmth even if he could not feel it.

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

From this reading The Liberals had put into the field a stronger man than he had expected to encounter, and there was a sudden awakening in the constitutional camp.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The constitutional candidate was, perhaps, as little interested in the coming strife as any man in the limits of the constituency, but he had allowed himself to be entered for the race, and was bound to a pretence of warmth even if he could not feel it.

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

From this reading The constitutional candidate was, perhaps, as little interested in the coming strife as any man in the limits of the constituency, but he had allowed himself to be entered for the race, and was bound to a pretence of warmth even if he could not feel it.

the act of waking

From this reading The Liberals had put into the field a stronger man than he had expected to encounter, and there was a sudden awakening in the constitutional camp.

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

From this reading Ruth was not much in his mind while he was away, but when he came back again he found time once more hanging heavy on his hands; and being greeted by her when he went to listen to the quartette party precisely as he had been from the first, he determined more than ever to start a pronounced flirtation with the haughty little hussy, and bring her to a proper sense of her position.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Ruth was not much in his mind while he was away, but when he came back again he found time once more hanging heavy on his hands; and being greeted by her when he went to listen to the quartette party precisely as he had been from the first, he determined more than ever to start a pronounced flirtation with the haughty little hussy, and bring her to a proper sense of her position.

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From this reading He had to go the rounds and visit his bandsmen, and without being particularly alert himself to see that everybody else was on the _qui vive_.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The constitutional candidate was, perhaps, as little interested in the coming strife as any man in the limits of the constituency, but he had allowed himself to be entered for the race, and was bound to a pretence of warmth even if he could not feel it.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Ruth was not much in his mind while he was away, but when he came back again he found time once more hanging heavy on his hands; and being greeted by her when he went to listen to the quartette party precisely as he had been from the first, he determined more than ever to start a pronounced flirtation with the haughty little hussy, and bring her to a proper sense of her position.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He had to go the rounds and visit his bandsmen, and without being particularly alert himself to see that everybody else was on the _qui vive_.

confined by bonds

From this reading The constitutional candidate was, perhaps, as little interested in the coming strife as any man in the limits of the constituency, but he had allowed himself to be entered for the race, and was bound to a pretence of warmth even if he could not feel it.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Ruth was not much in his mind while he was away, but when he came back again he found time once more hanging heavy on his hands; and being greeted by her when he went to listen to the quartette party precisely as he had been from the first, he determined more than ever to start a pronounced flirtation with the haughty little hussy, and bring her to a proper sense of her position.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The constitutional candidate was, perhaps, as little interested in the coming strife as any man in the limits of the constituency, but he had allowed himself to be entered for the race, and was bound to a pretence of warmth even if he could not feel it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Ruth was not much in his mind while he was away, but when he came back again he found time once more hanging heavy on his hands; and being greeted by her when he went to listen to the quartette party precisely as he had been from the first, he determined more than ever to start a pronounced flirtation with the haughty little hussy, and bring her to a proper sense of her position.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Ferdinand, in obedience to the call of the political situation, had absented himself from Heydon Hay for a week or two.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Ruth was not much in his mind while he was away, but when he came back again he found time once more hanging heavy on his hands; and being greeted by her when he went to listen to the quartette party precisely as he had been from the first, he determined more than ever to start a pronounced flirtation with the haughty little hussy, and bring her to a proper sense of her position.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading The Liberals had put into the field a stronger man than he had expected to encounter, and there was a sudden awakening in the constitutional camp.

a politician who is running for public office

From this reading The constitutional candidate was, perhaps, as little interested in the coming strife as any man in the limits of the constituency, but he had allowed himself to be entered for the race, and was bound to a pretence of warmth even if he could not feel it.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading The constitutional candidate was, perhaps, as little interested in the coming strife as any man in the limits of the constituency, but he had allowed himself to be entered for the race, and was bound to a pretence of warmth even if he could not feel it.

the body of voters who elect a representative for their area

From this reading The constitutional candidate was, perhaps, as little interested in the coming strife as any man in the limits of the constituency, but he had allowed himself to be entered for the race, and was bound to a pretence of warmth even if he could not feel it.

of benefit to or intended to benefit your physical makeup

From this reading The Liberals had put into the field a stronger man than he had expected to encounter, and there was a sudden awakening in the constitutional camp.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The constitutional candidate was, perhaps, as little interested in the coming strife as any man in the limits of the constituency, but he had allowed himself to be entered for the race, and was bound to a pretence of warmth even if he could not feel it.

characterized by great determination

From this reading Ruth was not much in his mind while he was away, but when he came back again he found time once more hanging heavy on his hands; and being greeted by her when he went to listen to the quartette party precisely as he had been from the first, he determined more than ever to start a pronounced flirtation with the haughty little hussy, and bring her to a proper sense of her position.

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From this reading He had to go the rounds and visit his bandsmen, and without being particularly alert himself to see that everybody else was on the _qui vive_.

come together

From this reading The Liberals had put into the field a stronger man than he had expected to encounter, and there was a sudden awakening in the constitutional camp.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading The constitutional candidate was, perhaps, as little interested in the coming strife as any man in the limits of the constituency, but he had allowed himself to be entered for the race, and was bound to a pretence of warmth even if he could not feel it.

divisible by two

From this reading The constitutional candidate was, perhaps, as little interested in the coming strife as any man in the limits of the constituency, but he had allowed himself to be entered for the race, and was bound to a pretence of warmth even if he could not feel it.

at any time

From this reading Ruth was not much in his mind while he was away, but when he came back again he found time once more hanging heavy on his hands; and being greeted by her when he went to listen to the quartette party precisely as he had been from the first, he determined more than ever to start a pronounced flirtation with the haughty little hussy, and bring her to a proper sense of her position.

every person

From this reading He had to go the rounds and visit his bandsmen, and without being particularly alert himself to see that everybody else was on the _qui vive_.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading The Liberals had put into the field a stronger man than he had expected to encounter, and there was a sudden awakening in the constitutional camp.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading The constitutional candidate was, perhaps, as little interested in the coming strife as any man in the limits of the constituency, but he had allowed himself to be entered for the race, and was bound to a pretence of warmth even if he could not feel it.

the king of Castile and Aragon who ruled jointly with his wife Isabella

From this reading Ferdinand, in obedience to the call of the political situation, had absented himself from Heydon Hay for a week or two.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading The Liberals had put into the field a stronger man than he had expected to encounter, and there was a sudden awakening in the constitutional camp.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Ruth was not much in his mind while he was away, but when he came back again he found time once more hanging heavy on his hands; and being greeted by her when he went to listen to the quartette party precisely as he had been from the first, he determined more than ever to start a pronounced flirtation with the haughty little hussy, and bring her to a proper sense of her position.

playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest

From this reading Ruth was not much in his mind while he was away, but when he came back again he found time once more hanging heavy on his hands; and being greeted by her when he went to listen to the quartette party precisely as he had been from the first, he determined more than ever to start a pronounced flirtation with the haughty little hussy, and bring her to a proper sense of her position.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Ferdinand, in obedience to the call of the political situation, had absented himself from Heydon Hay for a week or two.

set up or found

From this reading Ruth was not much in his mind while he was away, but when he came back again he found time once more hanging heavy on his hands; and being greeted by her when he went to listen to the quartette party precisely as he had been from the first, he determined more than ever to start a pronounced flirtation with the haughty little hussy, and bring her to a proper sense of her position.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Ferdinand, in obedience to the call of the political situation, had absented himself from Heydon Hay for a week or two.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He had to go the rounds and visit his bandsmen, and without being particularly alert himself to see that everybody else was on the _qui vive_.

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading Ruth was not much in his mind while he was away, but when he came back again he found time once more hanging heavy on his hands; and being greeted by her when he went to listen to the quartette party precisely as he had been from the first, he determined more than ever to start a pronounced flirtation with the haughty little hussy, and bring her to a proper sense of her position.

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

From this reading Ferdinand, in obedience to the call of the political situation, had absented himself from Heydon Hay for a week or two.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Ruth was not much in his mind while he was away, but when he came back again he found time once more hanging heavy on his hands; and being greeted by her when he went to listen to the quartette party precisely as he had been from the first, he determined more than ever to start a pronounced flirtation with the haughty little hussy, and bring her to a proper sense of her position.

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading Ruth was not much in his mind while he was away, but when he came back again he found time once more hanging heavy on his hands; and being greeted by her when he went to listen to the quartette party precisely as he had been from the first, he determined more than ever to start a pronounced flirtation with the haughty little hussy, and bring her to a proper sense of her position.

having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

From this reading Ruth was not much in his mind while he was away, but when he came back again he found time once more hanging heavy on his hands; and being greeted by her when he went to listen to the quartette party precisely as he had been from the first, he determined more than ever to start a pronounced flirtation with the haughty little hussy, and bring her to a proper sense of her position.

grass mowed and cured for use as fodder

From this reading Ferdinand, in obedience to the call of the political situation, had absented himself from Heydon Hay for a week or two.

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

From this reading The Liberals had put into the field a stronger man than he had expected to encounter, and there was a sudden awakening in the constitutional camp.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Ruth was not much in his mind while he was away, but when he came back again he found time once more hanging heavy on his hands; and being greeted by her when he went to listen to the quartette party precisely as he had been from the first, he determined more than ever to start a pronounced flirtation with the haughty little hussy, and bring her to a proper sense of her position.

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

From this reading Ruth was not much in his mind while he was away, but when he came back again he found time once more hanging heavy on his hands; and being greeted by her when he went to listen to the quartette party precisely as he had been from the first, he determined more than ever to start a pronounced flirtation with the haughty little hussy, and bring her to a proper sense of her position.

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From this reading Ferdinand, in obedience to the call of the political situation, had absented himself from Heydon Hay for a week or two.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Ferdinand, in obedience to the call of the political situation, had absented himself from Heydon Hay for a week or two.

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

From this reading He had to go the rounds and visit his bandsmen, and without being particularly alert himself to see that everybody else was on the _qui vive_.

a woman adulterer

From this reading Ruth was not much in his mind while he was away, but when he came back again he found time once more hanging heavy on his hands; and being greeted by her when he went to listen to the quartette party precisely as he had been from the first, he determined more than ever to start a pronounced flirtation with the haughty little hussy, and bring her to a proper sense of her position.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The constitutional candidate was, perhaps, as little interested in the coming strife as any man in the limits of the constituency, but he had allowed himself to be entered for the race, and was bound to a pretence of warmth even if he could not feel it.

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

From this reading Ferdinand, in obedience to the call of the political situation, had absented himself from Heydon Hay for a week or two.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading The constitutional candidate was, perhaps, as little interested in the coming strife as any man in the limits of the constituency, but he had allowed himself to be entered for the race, and was bound to a pretence of warmth even if he could not feel it.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The Liberals had put into the field a stronger man than he had expected to encounter, and there was a sudden awakening in the constitutional camp.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The constitutional candidate was, perhaps, as little interested in the coming strife as any man in the limits of the constituency, but he had allowed himself to be entered for the race, and was bound to a pretence of warmth even if he could not feel it.

plural of “liberal” — a person who favors a political philosophy of progress and reform and the protection of civil liberties

From this reading The Liberals had put into the field a stronger man than he had expected to encounter, and there was a sudden awakening in the constitutional camp.

plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading The constitutional candidate was, perhaps, as little interested in the coming strife as any man in the limits of the constituency, but he had allowed himself to be entered for the race, and was bound to a pretence of warmth even if he could not feel it.

hear with intention

From this reading Ruth was not much in his mind while he was away, but when he came back again he found time once more hanging heavy on his hands; and being greeted by her when he went to listen to the quartette party precisely as he had been from the first, he determined more than ever to start a pronounced flirtation with the haughty little hussy, and bring her to a proper sense of her position.

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

From this reading The constitutional candidate was, perhaps, as little interested in the coming strife as any man in the limits of the constituency, but he had allowed himself to be entered for the race, and was bound to a pretence of warmth even if he could not feel it.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The Liberals had put into the field a stronger man than he had expected to encounter, and there was a sudden awakening in the constitutional camp.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Ruth was not much in his mind while he was away, but when he came back again he found time once more hanging heavy on his hands; and being greeted by her when he went to listen to the quartette party precisely as he had been from the first, he determined more than ever to start a pronounced flirtation with the haughty little hussy, and bring her to a proper sense of her position.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Ruth was not much in his mind while he was away, but when he came back again he found time once more hanging heavy on his hands; and being greeted by her when he went to listen to the quartette party precisely as he had been from the first, he determined more than ever to start a pronounced flirtation with the haughty little hussy, and bring her to a proper sense of her position.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Ruth was not much in his mind while he was away, but when he came back again he found time once more hanging heavy on his hands; and being greeted by her when he went to listen to the quartette party precisely as he had been from the first, he determined more than ever to start a pronounced flirtation with the haughty little hussy, and bring her to a proper sense of her position.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The constitutional candidate was, perhaps, as little interested in the coming strife as any man in the limits of the constituency, but he had allowed himself to be entered for the race, and was bound to a pretence of warmth even if he could not feel it.

the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person

From this reading Ferdinand, in obedience to the call of the political situation, had absented himself from Heydon Hay for a week or two.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Ferdinand, in obedience to the call of the political situation, had absented himself from Heydon Hay for a week or two.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had to go the rounds and visit his bandsmen, and without being particularly alert himself to see that everybody else was on the _qui vive_.

on one occasion

From this reading Ruth was not much in his mind while he was away, but when he came back again he found time once more hanging heavy on his hands; and being greeted by her when he went to listen to the quartette party precisely as he had been from the first, he determined more than ever to start a pronounced flirtation with the haughty little hussy, and bring her to a proper sense of her position.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Ferdinand, in obedience to the call of the political situation, had absented himself from Heydon Hay for a week or two.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading He had to go the rounds and visit his bandsmen, and without being particularly alert himself to see that everybody else was on the _qui vive_.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Ruth was not much in his mind while he was away, but when he came back again he found time once more hanging heavy on his hands; and being greeted by her when he went to listen to the quartette party precisely as he had been from the first, he determined more than ever to start a pronounced flirtation with the haughty little hussy, and bring her to a proper sense of her position.

by chance

From this reading The constitutional candidate was, perhaps, as little interested in the coming strife as any man in the limits of the constituency, but he had allowed himself to be entered for the race, and was bound to a pretence of warmth even if he could not feel it.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading Ferdinand, in obedience to the call of the political situation, had absented himself from Heydon Hay for a week or two.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Ruth was not much in his mind while he was away, but when he came back again he found time once more hanging heavy on his hands; and being greeted by her when he went to listen to the quartette party precisely as he had been from the first, he determined more than ever to start a pronounced flirtation with the haughty little hussy, and bring her to a proper sense of her position.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading Ruth was not much in his mind while he was away, but when he came back again he found time once more hanging heavy on his hands; and being greeted by her when he went to listen to the quartette party precisely as he had been from the first, he determined more than ever to start a pronounced flirtation with the haughty little hussy, and bring her to a proper sense of her position.

a false or unsupportable quality

From this reading The constitutional candidate was, perhaps, as little interested in the coming strife as any man in the limits of the constituency, but he had allowed himself to be entered for the race, and was bound to a pretence of warmth even if he could not feel it.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading Ruth was not much in his mind while he was away, but when he came back again he found time once more hanging heavy on his hands; and being greeted by her when he went to listen to the quartette party precisely as he had been from the first, he determined more than ever to start a pronounced flirtation with the haughty little hussy, and bring her to a proper sense of her position.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading Ruth was not much in his mind while he was away, but when he came back again he found time once more hanging heavy on his hands; and being greeted by her when he went to listen to the quartette party precisely as he had been from the first, he determined more than ever to start a pronounced flirtation with the haughty little hussy, and bring her to a proper sense of her position.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The Liberals had put into the field a stronger man than he had expected to encounter, and there was a sudden awakening in the constitutional camp.

four performers or singers who perform together

From this reading Ruth was not much in his mind while he was away, but when he came back again he found time once more hanging heavy on his hands; and being greeted by her when he went to listen to the quartette party precisely as he had been from the first, he determined more than ever to start a pronounced flirtation with the haughty little hussy, and bring her to a proper sense of her position.

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From this reading He had to go the rounds and visit his bandsmen, and without being particularly alert himself to see that everybody else was on the _qui vive_.

any competition

From this reading The constitutional candidate was, perhaps, as little interested in the coming strife as any man in the limits of the constituency, but he had allowed himself to be entered for the race, and was bound to a pretence of warmth even if he could not feel it.

plural of “round” — a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading He had to go the rounds and visit his bandsmen, and without being particularly alert himself to see that everybody else was on the _qui vive_.

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading Ruth was not much in his mind while he was away, but when he came back again he found time once more hanging heavy on his hands; and being greeted by her when he went to listen to the quartette party precisely as he had been from the first, he determined more than ever to start a pronounced flirtation with the haughty little hussy, and bring her to a proper sense of her position.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He had to go the rounds and visit his bandsmen, and without being particularly alert himself to see that everybody else was on the _qui vive_.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Ruth was not much in his mind while he was away, but when he came back again he found time once more hanging heavy on his hands; and being greeted by her when he went to listen to the quartette party precisely as he had been from the first, he determined more than ever to start a pronounced flirtation with the haughty little hussy, and bring her to a proper sense of her position.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading Ferdinand, in obedience to the call of the political situation, had absented himself from Heydon Hay for a week or two.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Ruth was not much in his mind while he was away, but when he came back again he found time once more hanging heavy on his hands; and being greeted by her when he went to listen to the quartette party precisely as he had been from the first, he determined more than ever to start a pronounced flirtation with the haughty little hussy, and bring her to a proper sense of her position.

lack of agreement or harmony

From this reading The constitutional candidate was, perhaps, as little interested in the coming strife as any man in the limits of the constituency, but he had allowed himself to be entered for the race, and was bound to a pretence of warmth even if he could not feel it.

comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading The Liberals had put into the field a stronger man than he had expected to encounter, and there was a sudden awakening in the constitutional camp.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading The Liberals had put into the field a stronger man than he had expected to encounter, and there was a sudden awakening in the constitutional camp.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The Liberals had put into the field a stronger man than he had expected to encounter, and there was a sudden awakening in the constitutional camp.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had to go the rounds and visit his bandsmen, and without being particularly alert himself to see that everybody else was on the _qui vive_.

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

From this reading Ferdinand, in obedience to the call of the political situation, had absented himself from Heydon Hay for a week or two.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The Liberals had put into the field a stronger man than he had expected to encounter, and there was a sudden awakening in the constitutional camp.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Ruth was not much in his mind while he was away, but when he came back again he found time once more hanging heavy on his hands; and being greeted by her when he went to listen to the quartette party precisely as he had been from the first, he determined more than ever to start a pronounced flirtation with the haughty little hussy, and bring her to a proper sense of her position.

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

From this reading Ferdinand, in obedience to the call of the political situation, had absented himself from Heydon Hay for a week or two.

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

From this reading Ferdinand, in obedience to the call of the political situation, had absented himself from Heydon Hay for a week or two.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading He had to go the rounds and visit his bandsmen, and without being particularly alert himself to see that everybody else was on the _qui vive_.

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From this reading He had to go the rounds and visit his bandsmen, and without being particularly alert himself to see that everybody else was on the _qui vive_.

the sensation caused by heat energy

From this reading The constitutional candidate was, perhaps, as little interested in the coming strife as any man in the limits of the constituency, but he had allowed himself to be entered for the race, and was bound to a pretence of warmth even if he could not feel it.

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

From this reading The Liberals had put into the field a stronger man than he had expected to encounter, and there was a sudden awakening in the constitutional camp.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Ferdinand, in obedience to the call of the political situation, had absented himself from Heydon Hay for a week or two.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Ruth was not much in his mind while he was away, but when he came back again he found time once more hanging heavy on his hands; and being greeted by her when he went to listen to the quartette party precisely as he had been from the first, he determined more than ever to start a pronounced flirtation with the haughty little hussy, and bring her to a proper sense of her position.

at the time that

From this reading Ruth was not much in his mind while he was away, but when he came back again he found time once more hanging heavy on his hands; and being greeted by her when he went to listen to the quartette party precisely as he had been from the first, he determined more than ever to start a pronounced flirtation with the haughty little hussy, and bring her to a proper sense of her position.

during the time that

From this reading Ruth was not much in his mind while he was away, but when he came back again he found time once more hanging heavy on his hands; and being greeted by her when he went to listen to the quartette party precisely as he had been from the first, he determined more than ever to start a pronounced flirtation with the haughty little hussy, and bring her to a proper sense of her position.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Ruth was not much in his mind while he was away, but when he came back again he found time once more hanging heavy on his hands; and being greeted by her when he went to listen to the quartette party precisely as he had been from the first, he determined more than ever to start a pronounced flirtation with the haughty little hussy, and bring her to a proper sense of her position.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He had to go the rounds and visit his bandsmen, and without being particularly alert himself to see that everybody else was on the _qui vive_.