Chapter XXXIV · Chapter 34

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

From this reading Irving had heard as much at the depot, and heard, too, a strange story, the truth of which he greatly doubted.

later than; following

From this reading IRVING STANLEY He had come, and up in the chamber where 'Lina died, was making the toilet necessary after his hot dusty ride.

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From this reading Mrs. Worthington had been 'Lina's mother, he believed, and his sympathy went out toward her at once, making him forget that Alice was not there to meet him, as he half expected she would be, although they were really comparative strangers.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Mrs. Worthington had been 'Lina's mother, he believed, and his sympathy went out toward her at once, making him forget that Alice was not there to meet him, as he half expected she would be, although they were really comparative strangers.

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

From this reading IRVING STANLEY He had come, and up in the chamber where 'Lina died, was making the toilet necessary after his hot dusty ride.

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

From this reading Hugh, heartily ashamed of his conduct for the last two days, had received him most cordially, meeting him at the gate, and holding him by the hand, as they walked together to the house, where Mrs. Worthington stood waiting for him, her lips quivering, and tears dimming her eyes, as she said to him: "Yes, 'Lina is dead."

feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse

From this reading Hugh, heartily ashamed of his conduct for the last two days, had received him most cordially, meeting him at the gate, and holding him by the hand, as they walked together to the house, where Mrs. Worthington stood waiting for him, her lips quivering, and tears dimming her eyes, as she said to him: "Yes, 'Lina is dead."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Hugh, heartily ashamed of his conduct for the last two days, had received him most cordially, meeting him at the gate, and holding him by the hand, as they walked together to the house, where Mrs. Worthington stood waiting for him, her lips quivering, and tears dimming her eyes, as she said to him: "Yes, 'Lina is dead."

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

From this reading Mrs. Worthington had been 'Lina's mother, he believed, and his sympathy went out toward her at once, making him forget that Alice was not there to meet him, as he half expected she would be, although they were really comparative strangers.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Mrs. Worthington had been 'Lina's mother, he believed, and his sympathy went out toward her at once, making him forget that Alice was not there to meet him, as he half expected she would be, although they were really comparative strangers.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Mrs. Worthington had been 'Lina's mother, he believed, and his sympathy went out toward her at once, making him forget that Alice was not there to meet him, as he half expected she would be, although they were really comparative strangers.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Hugh, heartily ashamed of his conduct for the last two days, had received him most cordially, meeting him at the gate, and holding him by the hand, as they walked together to the house, where Mrs. Worthington stood waiting for him, her lips quivering, and tears dimming her eyes, as she said to him: "Yes, 'Lina is dead."

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading IRVING STANLEY He had come, and up in the chamber where 'Lina died, was making the toilet necessary after his hot dusty ride.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading IRVING STANLEY He had come, and up in the chamber where 'Lina died, was making the toilet necessary after his hot dusty ride.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading It was not until a rather late hour that Alice joined him, sitting upon the cool piazza, with Hugh as his companion.

relating to or based on or involving comparison

From this reading Mrs. Worthington had been 'Lina's mother, he believed, and his sympathy went out toward her at once, making him forget that Alice was not there to meet him, as he half expected she would be, although they were really comparative strangers.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading Hugh, heartily ashamed of his conduct for the last two days, had received him most cordially, meeting him at the gate, and holding him by the hand, as they walked together to the house, where Mrs. Worthington stood waiting for him, her lips quivering, and tears dimming her eyes, as she said to him: "Yes, 'Lina is dead."

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading It was not until a rather late hour that Alice joined him, sitting upon the cool piazza, with Hugh as his companion.

in a hearty manner

From this reading Hugh, heartily ashamed of his conduct for the last two days, had received him most cordially, meeting him at the gate, and holding him by the hand, as they walked together to the house, where Mrs. Worthington stood waiting for him, her lips quivering, and tears dimming her eyes, as she said to him: "Yes, 'Lina is dead."

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Hugh, heartily ashamed of his conduct for the last two days, had received him most cordially, meeting him at the gate, and holding him by the hand, as they walked together to the house, where Mrs. Worthington stood waiting for him, her lips quivering, and tears dimming her eyes, as she said to him: "Yes, 'Lina is dead."

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Hugh, heartily ashamed of his conduct for the last two days, had received him most cordially, meeting him at the gate, and holding him by the hand, as they walked together to the house, where Mrs. Worthington stood waiting for him, her lips quivering, and tears dimming her eyes, as she said to him: "Yes, 'Lina is dead."

station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods

From this reading Irving had heard as much at the depot, and heard, too, a strange story, the truth of which he greatly doubted.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading IRVING STANLEY He had come, and up in the chamber where 'Lina died, was making the toilet necessary after his hot dusty ride.

inflected form of “dim” — switch (a car's headlights) from a higher to a lower beam

From this reading Hugh, heartily ashamed of his conduct for the last two days, had received him most cordially, meeting him at the gate, and holding him by the hand, as they walked together to the house, where Mrs. Worthington stood waiting for him, her lips quivering, and tears dimming her eyes, as she said to him: "Yes, 'Lina is dead."

past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about

From this reading Irving had heard as much at the depot, and heard, too, a strange story, the truth of which he greatly doubted.

covered with a layer of dust

From this reading IRVING STANLEY He had come, and up in the chamber where 'Lina died, was making the toilet necessary after his hot dusty ride.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Mrs. Worthington had been 'Lina's mother, he believed, and his sympathy went out toward her at once, making him forget that Alice was not there to meet him, as he half expected she would be, although they were really comparative strangers.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Hugh, heartily ashamed of his conduct for the last two days, had received him most cordially, meeting him at the gate, and holding him by the hand, as they walked together to the house, where Mrs. Worthington stood waiting for him, her lips quivering, and tears dimming her eyes, as she said to him: "Yes, 'Lina is dead."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Hugh, heartily ashamed of his conduct for the last two days, had received him most cordially, meeting him at the gate, and holding him by the hand, as they walked together to the house, where Mrs. Worthington stood waiting for him, her lips quivering, and tears dimming her eyes, as she said to him: "Yes, 'Lina is dead."

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading Mrs. Worthington had been 'Lina's mother, he believed, and his sympathy went out toward her at once, making him forget that Alice was not there to meet him, as he half expected she would be, although they were really comparative strangers.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading Hugh, heartily ashamed of his conduct for the last two days, had received him most cordially, meeting him at the gate, and holding him by the hand, as they walked together to the house, where Mrs. Worthington stood waiting for him, her lips quivering, and tears dimming her eyes, as she said to him: "Yes, 'Lina is dead."

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading Irving had heard as much at the depot, and heard, too, a strange story, the truth of which he greatly doubted.

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

From this reading IRVING STANLEY He had come, and up in the chamber where 'Lina died, was making the toilet necessary after his hot dusty ride.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Mrs. Worthington had been 'Lina's mother, he believed, and his sympathy went out toward her at once, making him forget that Alice was not there to meet him, as he half expected she would be, although they were really comparative strangers.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Hugh, heartily ashamed of his conduct for the last two days, had received him most cordially, meeting him at the gate, and holding him by the hand, as they walked together to the house, where Mrs. Worthington stood waiting for him, her lips quivering, and tears dimming her eyes, as she said to him: "Yes, 'Lina is dead."

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

From this reading IRVING STANLEY He had come, and up in the chamber where 'Lina died, was making the toilet necessary after his hot dusty ride.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Irving had heard as much at the depot, and heard, too, a strange story, the truth of which he greatly doubted.

with gusto and without reservation

From this reading Hugh, heartily ashamed of his conduct for the last two days, had received him most cordially, meeting him at the gate, and holding him by the hand, as they walked together to the house, where Mrs. Worthington stood waiting for him, her lips quivering, and tears dimming her eyes, as she said to him: "Yes, 'Lina is dead."

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

From this reading Hugh, heartily ashamed of his conduct for the last two days, had received him most cordially, meeting him at the gate, and holding him by the hand, as they walked together to the house, where Mrs. Worthington stood waiting for him, her lips quivering, and tears dimming her eyes, as she said to him: "Yes, 'Lina is dead."

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

From this reading Hugh, heartily ashamed of his conduct for the last two days, had received him most cordially, meeting him at the gate, and holding him by the hand, as they walked together to the house, where Mrs. Worthington stood waiting for him, her lips quivering, and tears dimming her eyes, as she said to him: "Yes, 'Lina is dead."

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

From this reading IRVING STANLEY He had come, and up in the chamber where 'Lina died, was making the toilet necessary after his hot dusty ride.

the act of retaining something

From this reading Hugh, heartily ashamed of his conduct for the last two days, had received him most cordially, meeting him at the gate, and holding him by the hand, as they walked together to the house, where Mrs. Worthington stood waiting for him, her lips quivering, and tears dimming her eyes, as she said to him: "Yes, 'Lina is dead."

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading IRVING STANLEY He had come, and up in the chamber where 'Lina died, was making the toilet necessary after his hot dusty ride.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading It was not until a rather late hour that Alice joined him, sitting upon the cool piazza, with Hugh as his companion.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Hugh, heartily ashamed of his conduct for the last two days, had received him most cordially, meeting him at the gate, and holding him by the hand, as they walked together to the house, where Mrs. Worthington stood waiting for him, her lips quivering, and tears dimming her eyes, as she said to him: "Yes, 'Lina is dead."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Hugh, heartily ashamed of his conduct for the last two days, had received him most cordially, meeting him at the gate, and holding him by the hand, as they walked together to the house, where Mrs. Worthington stood waiting for him, her lips quivering, and tears dimming her eyes, as she said to him: "Yes, 'Lina is dead."

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

From this reading IRVING STANLEY He had come, and up in the chamber where 'Lina died, was making the toilet necessary after his hot dusty ride.

United States writer remembered for his stories (1783-1859)

From this reading IRVING STANLEY He had come, and up in the chamber where 'Lina died, was making the toilet necessary after his hot dusty ride.

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

From this reading Hugh, heartily ashamed of his conduct for the last two days, had received him most cordially, meeting him at the gate, and holding him by the hand, as they walked together to the house, where Mrs. Worthington stood waiting for him, her lips quivering, and tears dimming her eyes, as she said to him: "Yes, 'Lina is dead."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not until a rather late hour that Alice joined him, sitting upon the cool piazza, with Hugh as his companion.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading It was not until a rather late hour that Alice joined him, sitting upon the cool piazza, with Hugh as his companion.

immediately past

From this reading Hugh, heartily ashamed of his conduct for the last two days, had received him most cordially, meeting him at the gate, and holding him by the hand, as they walked together to the house, where Mrs. Worthington stood waiting for him, her lips quivering, and tears dimming her eyes, as she said to him: "Yes, 'Lina is dead."

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading It was not until a rather late hour that Alice joined him, sitting upon the cool piazza, with Hugh as his companion.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading IRVING STANLEY He had come, and up in the chamber where 'Lina died, was making the toilet necessary after his hot dusty ride.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mrs. Worthington had been 'Lina's mother, he believed, and his sympathy went out toward her at once, making him forget that Alice was not there to meet him, as he half expected she would be, although they were really comparative strangers.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading Hugh, heartily ashamed of his conduct for the last two days, had received him most cordially, meeting him at the gate, and holding him by the hand, as they walked together to the house, where Mrs. Worthington stood waiting for him, her lips quivering, and tears dimming her eyes, as she said to him: "Yes, 'Lina is dead."

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading IRVING STANLEY He had come, and up in the chamber where 'Lina died, was making the toilet necessary after his hot dusty ride.

come together

From this reading Mrs. Worthington had been 'Lina's mother, he believed, and his sympathy went out toward her at once, making him forget that Alice was not there to meet him, as he half expected she would be, although they were really comparative strangers.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading Hugh, heartily ashamed of his conduct for the last two days, had received him most cordially, meeting him at the gate, and holding him by the hand, as they walked together to the house, where Mrs. Worthington stood waiting for him, her lips quivering, and tears dimming her eyes, as she said to him: "Yes, 'Lina is dead."

used to form the superlative

From this reading Hugh, heartily ashamed of his conduct for the last two days, had received him most cordially, meeting him at the gate, and holding him by the hand, as they walked together to the house, where Mrs. Worthington stood waiting for him, her lips quivering, and tears dimming her eyes, as she said to him: "Yes, 'Lina is dead."

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Mrs. Worthington had been 'Lina's mother, he believed, and his sympathy went out toward her at once, making him forget that Alice was not there to meet him, as he half expected she would be, although they were really comparative strangers.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Hugh, heartily ashamed of his conduct for the last two days, had received him most cordially, meeting him at the gate, and holding him by the hand, as they walked together to the house, where Mrs. Worthington stood waiting for him, her lips quivering, and tears dimming her eyes, as she said to him: "Yes, 'Lina is dead."

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Irving had heard as much at the depot, and heard, too, a strange story, the truth of which he greatly doubted.

absolutely essential

From this reading IRVING STANLEY He had come, and up in the chamber where 'Lina died, was making the toilet necessary after his hot dusty ride.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mrs. Worthington had been 'Lina's mother, he believed, and his sympathy went out toward her at once, making him forget that Alice was not there to meet him, as he half expected she would be, although they were really comparative strangers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Hugh, heartily ashamed of his conduct for the last two days, had received him most cordially, meeting him at the gate, and holding him by the hand, as they walked together to the house, where Mrs. Worthington stood waiting for him, her lips quivering, and tears dimming her eyes, as she said to him: "Yes, 'Lina is dead."

on one occasion

From this reading Mrs. Worthington had been 'Lina's mother, he believed, and his sympathy went out toward her at once, making him forget that Alice was not there to meet him, as he half expected she would be, although they were really comparative strangers.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Mrs. Worthington had been 'Lina's mother, he believed, and his sympathy went out toward her at once, making him forget that Alice was not there to meet him, as he half expected she would be, although they were really comparative strangers.

a public square with room for pedestrians

From this reading It was not until a rather late hour that Alice joined him, sitting upon the cool piazza, with Hugh as his companion.

a shaky motion

From this reading Hugh, heartily ashamed of his conduct for the last two days, had received him most cordially, meeting him at the gate, and holding him by the hand, as they walked together to the house, where Mrs. Worthington stood waiting for him, her lips quivering, and tears dimming her eyes, as she said to him: "Yes, 'Lina is dead."

on the contrary

From this reading It was not until a rather late hour that Alice joined him, sitting upon the cool piazza, with Hugh as his companion.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Mrs. Worthington had been 'Lina's mother, he believed, and his sympathy went out toward her at once, making him forget that Alice was not there to meet him, as he half expected she would be, although they were really comparative strangers.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Hugh, heartily ashamed of his conduct for the last two days, had received him most cordially, meeting him at the gate, and holding him by the hand, as they walked together to the house, where Mrs. Worthington stood waiting for him, her lips quivering, and tears dimming her eyes, as she said to him: "Yes, 'Lina is dead."

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading IRVING STANLEY He had come, and up in the chamber where 'Lina died, was making the toilet necessary after his hot dusty ride.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Hugh, heartily ashamed of his conduct for the last two days, had received him most cordially, meeting him at the gate, and holding him by the hand, as they walked together to the house, where Mrs. Worthington stood waiting for him, her lips quivering, and tears dimming her eyes, as she said to him: "Yes, 'Lina is dead."

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Hugh, heartily ashamed of his conduct for the last two days, had received him most cordially, meeting him at the gate, and holding him by the hand, as they walked together to the house, where Mrs. Worthington stood waiting for him, her lips quivering, and tears dimming her eyes, as she said to him: "Yes, 'Lina is dead."

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

From this reading It was not until a rather late hour that Alice joined him, sitting upon the cool piazza, with Hugh as his companion.

United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)

From this reading IRVING STANLEY He had come, and up in the chamber where 'Lina died, was making the toilet necessary after his hot dusty ride.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Hugh, heartily ashamed of his conduct for the last two days, had received him most cordially, meeting him at the gate, and holding him by the hand, as they walked together to the house, where Mrs. Worthington stood waiting for him, her lips quivering, and tears dimming her eyes, as she said to him: "Yes, 'Lina is dead."

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 Irving had heard as much at the depot, and heard, too, a strange story, the truth of which he greatly doubted.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Irving had heard as much at the depot, and heard, too, a strange story, the truth of which he greatly doubted.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Mrs. Worthington had been 'Lina's mother, he believed, and his sympathy went out toward her at once, making him forget that Alice was not there to meet him, as he half expected she would be, although they were really comparative strangers.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading Mrs. Worthington had been 'Lina's mother, he believed, and his sympathy went out toward her at once, making him forget that Alice was not there to meet him, as he half expected she would be, although they were really comparative strangers.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading Hugh, heartily ashamed of his conduct for the last two days, had received him most cordially, meeting him at the gate, and holding him by the hand, as they walked together to the house, where Mrs. Worthington stood waiting for him, her lips quivering, and tears dimming her eyes, as she said to him: "Yes, 'Lina is dead."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mrs. Worthington had been 'Lina's mother, he believed, and his sympathy went out toward her at once, making him forget that Alice was not there to meet him, as he half expected she would be, although they were really comparative strangers.

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

From this reading IRVING STANLEY He had come, and up in the chamber where 'Lina died, was making the toilet necessary after his hot dusty ride.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Mrs. Worthington had been 'Lina's mother, he believed, and his sympathy went out toward her at once, making him forget that Alice was not there to meet him, as he half expected she would be, although they were really comparative strangers.

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

From this reading Hugh, heartily ashamed of his conduct for the last two days, had received him most cordially, meeting him at the gate, and holding him by the hand, as they walked together to the house, where Mrs. Worthington stood waiting for him, her lips quivering, and tears dimming her eyes, as she said to him: "Yes, 'Lina is dead."

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

From this reading Hugh, heartily ashamed of his conduct for the last two days, had received him most cordially, meeting him at the gate, and holding him by the hand, as they walked together to the house, where Mrs. Worthington stood waiting for him, her lips quivering, and tears dimming her eyes, as she said to him: "Yes, 'Lina is dead."

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Hugh, heartily ashamed of his conduct for the last two days, had received him most cordially, meeting him at the gate, and holding him by the hand, as they walked together to the house, where Mrs. Worthington stood waiting for him, her lips quivering, and tears dimming her eyes, as she said to him: "Yes, 'Lina is dead."

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading IRVING STANLEY He had come, and up in the chamber where 'Lina died, was making the toilet necessary after his hot dusty ride.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Irving had heard as much at the depot, and heard, too, a strange story, the truth of which he greatly doubted.

in the direction of

From this reading Mrs. Worthington had been 'Lina's mother, he believed, and his sympathy went out toward her at once, making him forget that Alice was not there to meet him, as he half expected she would be, although they were really comparative strangers.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Irving had heard as much at the depot, and heard, too, a strange story, the truth of which he greatly doubted.

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

From this reading Hugh, heartily ashamed of his conduct for the last two days, had received him most cordially, meeting him at the gate, and holding him by the hand, as they walked together to the house, where Mrs. Worthington stood waiting for him, her lips quivering, and tears dimming her eyes, as she said to him: "Yes, 'Lina is dead."

up to a particular time

From this reading It was not until a rather late hour that Alice joined him, sitting upon the cool piazza, with Hugh as his companion.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading IRVING STANLEY He had come, and up in the chamber where 'Lina died, was making the toilet necessary after his hot dusty ride.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It was not until a rather late hour that Alice joined him, sitting upon the cool piazza, with Hugh as his companion.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Hugh, heartily ashamed of his conduct for the last two days, had received him most cordially, meeting him at the gate, and holding him by the hand, as they walked together to the house, where Mrs. Worthington stood waiting for him, her lips quivering, and tears dimming her eyes, as she said to him: "Yes, 'Lina is dead."

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

From this reading Hugh, heartily ashamed of his conduct for the last two days, had received him most cordially, meeting him at the gate, and holding him by the hand, as they walked together to the house, where Mrs. Worthington stood waiting for him, her lips quivering, and tears dimming her eyes, as she said to him: "Yes, 'Lina is dead."

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

From this reading IRVING STANLEY He had come, and up in the chamber where 'Lina died, was making the toilet necessary after his hot dusty ride.

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

From this reading Mrs. Worthington had been 'Lina's mother, he believed, and his sympathy went out toward her at once, making him forget that Alice was not there to meet him, as he half expected she would be, although they were really comparative strangers.

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

From this reading Mrs. Worthington had been 'Lina's mother, he believed, and his sympathy went out toward her at once, making him forget that Alice was not there to meet him, as he half expected she would be, although they were really comparative strangers.

in or at the place that

From this reading IRVING STANLEY He had come, and up in the chamber where 'Lina died, was making the toilet necessary after his hot dusty ride.

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

From this reading Irving had heard as much at the depot, and heard, too, a strange story, the truth of which he greatly doubted.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was not until a rather late hour that Alice joined him, sitting upon the cool piazza, with Hugh as his companion.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Hugh, heartily ashamed of his conduct for the last two days, had received him most cordially, meeting him at the gate, and holding him by the hand, as they walked together to the house, where Mrs. Worthington stood waiting for him, her lips quivering, and tears dimming her eyes, as she said to him: "Yes, 'Lina is dead."

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

From this reading Mrs. Worthington had been 'Lina's mother, he believed, and his sympathy went out toward her at once, making him forget that Alice was not there to meet him, as he half expected she would be, although they were really comparative strangers.

an affirmative

From this reading Hugh, heartily ashamed of his conduct for the last two days, had received him most cordially, meeting him at the gate, and holding him by the hand, as they walked together to the house, where Mrs. Worthington stood waiting for him, her lips quivering, and tears dimming her eyes, as she said to him: "Yes, 'Lina is dead."