Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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

From this reading AYLESBURY’S THEORY There were strangers about Cray’s Folly and a sort of furtive activity, horribly suggestive.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading AYLESBURY’S THEORY There were strangers about Cray’s Folly and a sort of furtive activity, horribly suggestive.

the right to enter

From this reading A second private gate here gave access to the grounds at a point directly opposite the lake; and as we crossed the valley, making for the terraced lawns, I saw unfamiliar figures upon the veranda, and knew that the cumbersome processes of the law were already in motion.

any specific behavior

From this reading AYLESBURY’S THEORY There were strangers about Cray’s Folly and a sort of furtive activity, horribly suggestive.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading A second private gate here gave access to the grounds at a point directly opposite the lake; and as we crossed the valley, making for the terraced lawns, I saw unfamiliar figures upon the veranda, and knew that the cumbersome processes of the law were already in motion.

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

From this reading AYLESBURY’S THEORY There were strangers about Cray’s Folly and a sort of furtive activity, horribly suggestive.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading It was the path which I had pursued upon the day of my visit to the Lavender Arms.

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

From this reading A second private gate here gave access to the grounds at a point directly opposite the lake; and as we crossed the valley, making for the terraced lawns, I saw unfamiliar figures upon the veranda, and knew that the cumbersome processes of the law were already in motion.

on or to one side

From this reading We had not pursued the circular route by the high road which would have brought us to the lodge, but had turned aside where the swing-gate opened upon a footpath into the meadows.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A second private gate here gave access to the grounds at a point directly opposite the lake; and as we crossed the valley, making for the terraced lawns, I saw unfamiliar figures upon the veranda, and knew that the cumbersome processes of the law were already in motion.

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From this reading I was longing to speak to Val Beverley and to learn what had taken place during her interview with Inspector Aylesbury, but Harley led the way toward the tower wing, and by a tortuous path through the rhododendrons we finally came out on the northeast front and in sight of the Tudor garden.

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

From this reading AYLESBURY’S THEORY There were strangers about Cray’s Folly and a sort of furtive activity, horribly suggestive.

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

From this reading I was longing to speak to Val Beverley and to learn what had taken place during her interview with Inspector Aylesbury, but Harley led the way toward the tower wing, and by a tortuous path through the rhododendrons we finally came out on the northeast front and in sight of the Tudor garden.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading We had not pursued the circular route by the high road which would have brought us to the lodge, but had turned aside where the swing-gate opened upon a footpath into the meadows.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading We had not pursued the circular route by the high road which would have brought us to the lodge, but had turned aside where the swing-gate opened upon a footpath into the meadows.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading We had not pursued the circular route by the high road which would have brought us to the lodge, but had turned aside where the swing-gate opened upon a footpath into the meadows.

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

From this reading I was longing to speak to Val Beverley and to learn what had taken place during her interview with Inspector Aylesbury, but Harley led the way toward the tower wing, and by a tortuous path through the rhododendrons we finally came out on the northeast front and in sight of the Tudor garden.

having the shape or form of a circle

From this reading We had not pursued the circular route by the high road which would have brought us to the lodge, but had turned aside where the swing-gate opened upon a footpath into the meadows.

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From this reading AYLESBURY’S THEORY There were strangers about Cray’s Folly and a sort of furtive activity, horribly suggestive.

placed crosswise

From this reading A second private gate here gave access to the grounds at a point directly opposite the lake; and as we crossed the valley, making for the terraced lawns, I saw unfamiliar figures upon the veranda, and knew that the cumbersome processes of the law were already in motion.

difficult to handle or use especially because of size or weight

From this reading A second private gate here gave access to the grounds at a point directly opposite the lake; and as we crossed the valley, making for the terraced lawns, I saw unfamiliar figures upon the veranda, and knew that the cumbersome processes of the law were already in motion.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was the path which I had pursued upon the day of my visit to the Lavender Arms.

without deviation

From this reading A second private gate here gave access to the grounds at a point directly opposite the lake; and as we crossed the valley, making for the terraced lawns, I saw unfamiliar figures upon the veranda, and knew that the cumbersome processes of the law were already in motion.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading I was longing to speak to Val Beverley and to learn what had taken place during her interview with Inspector Aylesbury, but Harley led the way toward the tower wing, and by a tortuous path through the rhododendrons we finally came out on the northeast front and in sight of the Tudor garden.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading A second private gate here gave access to the grounds at a point directly opposite the lake; and as we crossed the valley, making for the terraced lawns, I saw unfamiliar figures upon the veranda, and knew that the cumbersome processes of the law were already in motion.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading I was longing to speak to Val Beverley and to learn what had taken place during her interview with Inspector Aylesbury, but Harley led the way toward the tower wing, and by a tortuous path through the rhododendrons we finally came out on the northeast front and in sight of the Tudor garden.

the trait of acting stupidly or rashly

From this reading AYLESBURY’S THEORY There were strangers about Cray’s Folly and a sort of furtive activity, horribly suggestive.

a trodden path

From this reading We had not pursued the circular route by the high road which would have brought us to the lodge, but had turned aside where the swing-gate opened upon a footpath into the meadows.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A second private gate here gave access to the grounds at a point directly opposite the lake; and as we crossed the valley, making for the terraced lawns, I saw unfamiliar figures upon the veranda, and knew that the cumbersome processes of the law were already in motion.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading I was longing to speak to Val Beverley and to learn what had taken place during her interview with Inspector Aylesbury, but Harley led the way toward the tower wing, and by a tortuous path through the rhododendrons we finally came out on the northeast front and in sight of the Tudor garden.

marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed

From this reading AYLESBURY’S THEORY There were strangers about Cray’s Folly and a sort of furtive activity, horribly suggestive.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading I was longing to speak to Val Beverley and to learn what had taken place during her interview with Inspector Aylesbury, but Harley led the way toward the tower wing, and by a tortuous path through the rhododendrons we finally came out on the northeast front and in sight of the Tudor garden.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading A second private gate here gave access to the grounds at a point directly opposite the lake; and as we crossed the valley, making for the terraced lawns, I saw unfamiliar figures upon the veranda, and knew that the cumbersome processes of the law were already in motion.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading A second private gate here gave access to the grounds at a point directly opposite the lake; and as we crossed the valley, making for the terraced lawns, I saw unfamiliar figures upon the veranda, and knew that the cumbersome processes of the law were already in motion.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading A second private gate here gave access to the grounds at a point directly opposite the lake; and as we crossed the valley, making for the terraced lawns, I saw unfamiliar figures upon the veranda, and knew that the cumbersome processes of the law were already in motion.

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

From this reading We had not pursued the circular route by the high road which would have brought us to the lodge, but had turned aside where the swing-gate opened upon a footpath into the meadows.

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

From this reading I was longing to speak to Val Beverley and to learn what had taken place during her interview with Inspector Aylesbury, but Harley led the way toward the tower wing, and by a tortuous path through the rhododendrons we finally came out on the northeast front and in sight of the Tudor garden.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading We had not pursued the circular route by the high road which would have brought us to the lodge, but had turned aside where the swing-gate opened upon a footpath into the meadows.

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

From this reading I was longing to speak to Val Beverley and to learn what had taken place during her interview with Inspector Aylesbury, but Harley led the way toward the tower wing, and by a tortuous path through the rhododendrons we finally came out on the northeast front and in sight of the Tudor garden.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading A second private gate here gave access to the grounds at a point directly opposite the lake; and as we crossed the valley, making for the terraced lawns, I saw unfamiliar figures upon the veranda, and knew that the cumbersome processes of the law were already in motion.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading We had not pursued the circular route by the high road which would have brought us to the lodge, but had turned aside where the swing-gate opened upon a footpath into the meadows.

of a dreadful kind

From this reading AYLESBURY’S THEORY There were strangers about Cray’s Folly and a sort of furtive activity, horribly suggestive.

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

From this reading It was the path which I had pursued upon the day of my visit to the Lavender Arms.

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

From this reading A second private gate here gave access to the grounds at a point directly opposite the lake; and as we crossed the valley, making for the terraced lawns, I saw unfamiliar figures upon the veranda, and knew that the cumbersome processes of the law were already in motion.

a high ranking police officer

From this reading I was longing to speak to Val Beverley and to learn what had taken place during her interview with Inspector Aylesbury, but Harley led the way toward the tower wing, and by a tortuous path through the rhododendrons we finally came out on the northeast front and in sight of the Tudor garden.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading I was longing to speak to Val Beverley and to learn what had taken place during her interview with Inspector Aylesbury, but Harley led the way toward the tower wing, and by a tortuous path through the rhododendrons we finally came out on the northeast front and in sight of the Tudor garden.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading We had not pursued the circular route by the high road which would have brought us to the lodge, but had turned aside where the swing-gate opened upon a footpath into the meadows.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the path which I had pursued upon the day of my visit to the Lavender Arms.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading A second private gate here gave access to the grounds at a point directly opposite the lake; and as we crossed the valley, making for the terraced lawns, I saw unfamiliar figures upon the veranda, and knew that the cumbersome processes of the law were already in motion.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading A second private gate here gave access to the grounds at a point directly opposite the lake; and as we crossed the valley, making for the terraced lawns, I saw unfamiliar figures upon the veranda, and knew that the cumbersome processes of the law were already in motion.

of a pale purple color

From this reading It was the path which I had pursued upon the day of my visit to the Lavender Arms.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading A second private gate here gave access to the grounds at a point directly opposite the lake; and as we crossed the valley, making for the terraced lawns, I saw unfamiliar figures upon the veranda, and knew that the cumbersome processes of the law were already in motion.

plural of “lawn” — a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading A second private gate here gave access to the grounds at a point directly opposite the lake; and as we crossed the valley, making for the terraced lawns, I saw unfamiliar figures upon the veranda, and knew that the cumbersome processes of the law were already in motion.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading I was longing to speak to Val Beverley and to learn what had taken place during her interview with Inspector Aylesbury, but Harley led the way toward the tower wing, and by a tortuous path through the rhododendrons we finally came out on the northeast front and in sight of the Tudor garden.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading I was longing to speak to Val Beverley and to learn what had taken place during her interview with Inspector Aylesbury, but Harley led the way toward the tower wing, and by a tortuous path through the rhododendrons we finally came out on the northeast front and in sight of the Tudor garden.

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading We had not pursued the circular route by the high road which would have brought us to the lodge, but had turned aside where the swing-gate opened upon a footpath into the meadows.

prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

From this reading I was longing to speak to Val Beverley and to learn what had taken place during her interview with Inspector Aylesbury, but Harley led the way toward the tower wing, and by a tortuous path through the rhododendrons we finally came out on the northeast front and in sight of the Tudor garden.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading A second private gate here gave access to the grounds at a point directly opposite the lake; and as we crossed the valley, making for the terraced lawns, I saw unfamiliar figures upon the veranda, and knew that the cumbersome processes of the law were already in motion.

plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading We had not pursued the circular route by the high road which would have brought us to the lodge, but had turned aside where the swing-gate opened upon a footpath into the meadows.

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading A second private gate here gave access to the grounds at a point directly opposite the lake; and as we crossed the valley, making for the terraced lawns, I saw unfamiliar figures upon the veranda, and knew that the cumbersome processes of the law were already in motion.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading It was the path which I had pursued upon the day of my visit to the Lavender Arms.

the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees

From this reading I was longing to speak to Val Beverley and to learn what had taken place during her interview with Inspector Aylesbury, but Harley led the way toward the tower wing, and by a tortuous path through the rhododendrons we finally came out on the northeast front and in sight of the Tudor garden.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading We had not pursued the circular route by the high road which would have brought us to the lodge, but had turned aside where the swing-gate opened upon a footpath into the meadows.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AYLESBURY’S THEORY There were strangers about Cray’s Folly and a sort of furtive activity, horribly suggestive.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I was longing to speak to Val Beverley and to learn what had taken place during her interview with Inspector Aylesbury, but Harley led the way toward the tower wing, and by a tortuous path through the rhododendrons we finally came out on the northeast front and in sight of the Tudor garden.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading We had not pursued the circular route by the high road which would have brought us to the lodge, but had turned aside where the swing-gate opened upon a footpath into the meadows.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading A second private gate here gave access to the grounds at a point directly opposite the lake; and as we crossed the valley, making for the terraced lawns, I saw unfamiliar figures upon the veranda, and knew that the cumbersome processes of the law were already in motion.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading I was longing to speak to Val Beverley and to learn what had taken place during her interview with Inspector Aylesbury, but Harley led the way toward the tower wing, and by a tortuous path through the rhododendrons we finally came out on the northeast front and in sight of the Tudor garden.

a course of conduct

From this reading It was the path which I had pursued upon the day of my visit to the Lavender Arms.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading I was longing to speak to Val Beverley and to learn what had taken place during her interview with Inspector Aylesbury, but Harley led the way toward the tower wing, and by a tortuous path through the rhododendrons we finally came out on the northeast front and in sight of the Tudor garden.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading A second private gate here gave access to the grounds at a point directly opposite the lake; and as we crossed the valley, making for the terraced lawns, I saw unfamiliar figures upon the veranda, and knew that the cumbersome processes of the law were already in motion.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading A second private gate here gave access to the grounds at a point directly opposite the lake; and as we crossed the valley, making for the terraced lawns, I saw unfamiliar figures upon the veranda, and knew that the cumbersome processes of the law were already in motion.

plural of “process” — a particular course of action intended to achieve a result

From this reading A second private gate here gave access to the grounds at a point directly opposite the lake; and as we crossed the valley, making for the terraced lawns, I saw unfamiliar figures upon the veranda, and knew that the cumbersome processes of the law were already in motion.

a person who is being chased

From this reading We had not pursued the circular route by the high road which would have brought us to the lodge, but had turned aside where the swing-gate opened upon a footpath into the meadows.

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

From this reading I was longing to speak to Val Beverley and to learn what had taken place during her interview with Inspector Aylesbury, but Harley led the way toward the tower wing, and by a tortuous path through the rhododendrons we finally came out on the northeast front and in sight of the Tudor garden.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading We had not pursued the circular route by the high road which would have brought us to the lodge, but had turned aside where the swing-gate opened upon a footpath into the meadows.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading We had not pursued the circular route by the high road which would have brought us to the lodge, but had turned aside where the swing-gate opened upon a footpath into the meadows.

cut with a saw

From this reading A second private gate here gave access to the grounds at a point directly opposite the lake; and as we crossed the valley, making for the terraced lawns, I saw unfamiliar figures upon the veranda, and knew that the cumbersome processes of the law were already in motion.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading A second private gate here gave access to the grounds at a point directly opposite the lake; and as we crossed the valley, making for the terraced lawns, I saw unfamiliar figures upon the veranda, and knew that the cumbersome processes of the law were already in motion.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading I was longing to speak to Val Beverley and to learn what had taken place during her interview with Inspector Aylesbury, but Harley led the way toward the tower wing, and by a tortuous path through the rhododendrons we finally came out on the northeast front and in sight of the Tudor garden.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading AYLESBURY’S THEORY There were strangers about Cray’s Folly and a sort of furtive activity, horribly suggestive.

express in speech

From this reading I was longing to speak to Val Beverley and to learn what had taken place during her interview with Inspector Aylesbury, but Harley led the way toward the tower wing, and by a tortuous path through the rhododendrons we finally came out on the northeast front and in sight of the Tudor garden.

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

From this reading AYLESBURY’S THEORY There were strangers about Cray’s Folly and a sort of furtive activity, horribly suggestive.

tending to suggest or imply

From this reading AYLESBURY’S THEORY There were strangers about Cray’s Folly and a sort of furtive activity, horribly suggestive.

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From this reading We had not pursued the circular route by the high road which would have brought us to the lodge, but had turned aside where the swing-gate opened upon a footpath into the meadows.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading I was longing to speak to Val Beverley and to learn what had taken place during her interview with Inspector Aylesbury, but Harley led the way toward the tower wing, and by a tortuous path through the rhododendrons we finally came out on the northeast front and in sight of the Tudor garden.

past form of “terrace” — provide (a house) with a terrace

From this reading A second private gate here gave access to the grounds at a point directly opposite the lake; and as we crossed the valley, making for the terraced lawns, I saw unfamiliar figures upon the veranda, and knew that the cumbersome processes of the law were already in motion.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A second private gate here gave access to the grounds at a point directly opposite the lake; and as we crossed the valley, making for the terraced lawns, I saw unfamiliar figures upon the veranda, and knew that the cumbersome processes of the law were already in motion.

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

From this reading We had not pursued the circular route by the high road which would have brought us to the lodge, but had turned aside where the swing-gate opened upon a footpath into the meadows.

a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading AYLESBURY’S THEORY There were strangers about Cray’s Folly and a sort of furtive activity, horribly suggestive.

in or at that place or location

From this reading AYLESBURY’S THEORY There were strangers about Cray’s Folly and a sort of furtive activity, horribly suggestive.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading I was longing to speak to Val Beverley and to learn what had taken place during her interview with Inspector Aylesbury, but Harley led the way toward the tower wing, and by a tortuous path through the rhododendrons we finally came out on the northeast front and in sight of the Tudor garden.

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

From this reading We had not pursued the circular route by the high road which would have brought us to the lodge, but had turned aside where the swing-gate opened upon a footpath into the meadows.

highly complex or intricate and occasionally devious

From this reading I was longing to speak to Val Beverley and to learn what had taken place during her interview with Inspector Aylesbury, but Harley led the way toward the tower wing, and by a tortuous path through the rhododendrons we finally came out on the northeast front and in sight of the Tudor garden.

in the direction of

From this reading I was longing to speak to Val Beverley and to learn what had taken place during her interview with Inspector Aylesbury, but Harley led the way toward the tower wing, and by a tortuous path through the rhododendrons we finally came out on the northeast front and in sight of the Tudor garden.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading I was longing to speak to Val Beverley and to learn what had taken place during her interview with Inspector Aylesbury, but Harley led the way toward the tower wing, and by a tortuous path through the rhododendrons we finally came out on the northeast front and in sight of the Tudor garden.

an English dynasty descended from Henry Tudor; Tudor monarchs ruled from Henry VII to Elizabeth I (from 1485 to 1603)

From this reading I was longing to speak to Val Beverley and to learn what had taken place during her interview with Inspector Aylesbury, but Harley led the way toward the tower wing, and by a tortuous path through the rhododendrons we finally came out on the northeast front and in sight of the Tudor garden.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading We had not pursued the circular route by the high road which would have brought us to the lodge, but had turned aside where the swing-gate opened upon a footpath into the meadows.

not known or well known

From this reading A second private gate here gave access to the grounds at a point directly opposite the lake; and as we crossed the valley, making for the terraced lawns, I saw unfamiliar figures upon the veranda, and knew that the cumbersome processes of the law were already in motion.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading We had not pursued the circular route by the high road which would have brought us to the lodge, but had turned aside where the swing-gate opened upon a footpath into the meadows.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading We had not pursued the circular route by the high road which would have brought us to the lodge, but had turned aside where the swing-gate opened upon a footpath into the meadows.

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

From this reading I was longing to speak to Val Beverley and to learn what had taken place during her interview with Inspector Aylesbury, but Harley led the way toward the tower wing, and by a tortuous path through the rhododendrons we finally came out on the northeast front and in sight of the Tudor garden.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading A second private gate here gave access to the grounds at a point directly opposite the lake; and as we crossed the valley, making for the terraced lawns, I saw unfamiliar figures upon the veranda, and knew that the cumbersome processes of the law were already in motion.

a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)

From this reading A second private gate here gave access to the grounds at a point directly opposite the lake; and as we crossed the valley, making for the terraced lawns, I saw unfamiliar figures upon the veranda, and knew that the cumbersome processes of the law were already in motion.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading It was the path which I had pursued upon the day of my visit to the Lavender Arms.

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

From this reading It was the path which I had pursued upon the day of my visit to the Lavender Arms.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading I was longing to speak to Val Beverley and to learn what had taken place during her interview with Inspector Aylesbury, but Harley led the way toward the tower wing, and by a tortuous path through the rhododendrons we finally came out on the northeast front and in sight of the Tudor garden.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We had not pursued the circular route by the high road which would have brought us to the lodge, but had turned aside where the swing-gate opened upon a footpath into the meadows.

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

From this reading AYLESBURY’S THEORY There were strangers about Cray’s Folly and a sort of furtive activity, horribly suggestive.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading I was longing to speak to Val Beverley and to learn what had taken place during her interview with Inspector Aylesbury, but Harley led the way toward the tower wing, and by a tortuous path through the rhododendrons we finally came out on the northeast front and in sight of the Tudor garden.

in or at the place that

From this reading We had not pursued the circular route by the high road which would have brought us to the lodge, but had turned aside where the swing-gate opened upon a footpath into the meadows.

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

From this reading We had not pursued the circular route by the high road which would have brought us to the lodge, but had turned aside where the swing-gate opened upon a footpath into the meadows.

a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)

From this reading I was longing to speak to Val Beverley and to learn what had taken place during her interview with Inspector Aylesbury, but Harley led the way toward the tower wing, and by a tortuous path through the rhododendrons we finally came out on the northeast front and in sight of the Tudor garden.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I was longing to speak to Val Beverley and to learn what had taken place during her interview with Inspector Aylesbury, but Harley led the way toward the tower wing, and by a tortuous path through the rhododendrons we finally came out on the northeast front and in sight of the Tudor garden.

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

From this reading We had not pursued the circular route by the high road which would have brought us to the lodge, but had turned aside where the swing-gate opened upon a footpath into the meadows.