Chapter XXXVII

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

From this reading Frank Churchill was not entirely taken by surprise; he knew that his wife had been staying with her friend Mrs. Schröder, and this fact flashed across him when he first received Kate Mellon's summons: but he thought that she might have left the house; that she might have gone probably to her aunt Miss Lexden--at all events, that there was no earthly reason to prevent him from obeying that summons, and going to one who had always understood that she had a claim upon him.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Frank Churchill was not entirely taken by surprise; he knew that his wife had been staying with her friend Mrs. Schröder, and this fact flashed across him when he first received Kate Mellon's summons: but he thought that she might have left the house; that she might have gone probably to her aunt Miss Lexden--at all events, that there was no earthly reason to prevent him from obeying that summons, and going to one who had always understood that she had a claim upon him.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading As Frank Churchill advanced into the dining-room in the fading light, he saw Barbara standing by the mantelpiece.

anew

From this reading "WE KISSED AGAIN WITH TEARS."

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Frank Churchill was not entirely taken by surprise; he knew that his wife had been staying with her friend Mrs. Schröder, and this fact flashed across him when he first received Kate Mellon's summons: but he thought that she might have left the house; that she might have gone probably to her aunt Miss Lexden--at all events, that there was no earthly reason to prevent him from obeying that summons, and going to one who had always understood that she had a claim upon him.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Frank Churchill was not entirely taken by surprise; he knew that his wife had been staying with her friend Mrs. Schröder, and this fact flashed across him when he first received Kate Mellon's summons: but he thought that she might have left the house; that she might have gone probably to her aunt Miss Lexden--at all events, that there was no earthly reason to prevent him from obeying that summons, and going to one who had always understood that she had a claim upon him.

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

From this reading Frank Churchill was not entirely taken by surprise; he knew that his wife had been staying with her friend Mrs. Schröder, and this fact flashed across him when he first received Kate Mellon's summons: but he thought that she might have left the house; that she might have gone probably to her aunt Miss Lexden--at all events, that there was no earthly reason to prevent him from obeying that summons, and going to one who had always understood that she had a claim upon him.

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

From this reading As Frank Churchill advanced into the dining-room in the fading light, he saw Barbara standing by the mantelpiece.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Frank Churchill was not entirely taken by surprise; he knew that his wife had been staying with her friend Mrs. Schröder, and this fact flashed across him when he first received Kate Mellon's summons: but he thought that she might have left the house; that she might have gone probably to her aunt Miss Lexden--at all events, that there was no earthly reason to prevent him from obeying that summons, and going to one who had always understood that she had a claim upon him.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading She did not raise them as her husband entered, but remained in the same attitude, while he stopped short as the butler closed the door behind him.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading Frank Churchill was not entirely taken by surprise; he knew that his wife had been staying with her friend Mrs. Schröder, and this fact flashed across him when he first received Kate Mellon's summons: but he thought that she might have left the house; that she might have gone probably to her aunt Miss Lexden--at all events, that there was no earthly reason to prevent him from obeying that summons, and going to one who had always understood that she had a claim upon him.

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From this reading As Frank Churchill advanced into the dining-room in the fading light, he saw Barbara standing by the mantelpiece.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Frank Churchill was not entirely taken by surprise; he knew that his wife had been staying with her friend Mrs. Schröder, and this fact flashed across him when he first received Kate Mellon's summons: but he thought that she might have left the house; that she might have gone probably to her aunt Miss Lexden--at all events, that there was no earthly reason to prevent him from obeying that summons, and going to one who had always understood that she had a claim upon him.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading She did not raise them as her husband entered, but remained in the same attitude, while he stopped short as the butler closed the door behind him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Her face was turned towards him, but her eyes were dropped to the ground.

a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table

From this reading She did not raise them as her husband entered, but remained in the same attitude, while he stopped short as the butler closed the door behind him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As Frank Churchill advanced into the dining-room in the fading light, he saw Barbara standing by the mantelpiece.

English general considered one of the greatest generals in history (1650-1722)

From this reading As Frank Churchill advanced into the dining-room in the fading light, he saw Barbara standing by the mantelpiece.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading Frank Churchill was not entirely taken by surprise; he knew that his wife had been staying with her friend Mrs. Schröder, and this fact flashed across him when he first received Kate Mellon's summons: but he thought that she might have left the house; that she might have gone probably to her aunt Miss Lexden--at all events, that there was no earthly reason to prevent him from obeying that summons, and going to one who had always understood that she had a claim upon him.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading She did not raise them as her husband entered, but remained in the same attitude, while he stopped short as the butler closed the door behind him.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading She did not raise them as her husband entered, but remained in the same attitude, while he stopped short as the butler closed the door behind him.

a room used for dining

From this reading As Frank Churchill advanced into the dining-room in the fading light, he saw Barbara standing by the mantelpiece.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading She did not raise them as her husband entered, but remained in the same attitude, while he stopped short as the butler closed the door behind him.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading Her face was turned towards him, but her eyes were dropped to the ground.

of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven

From this reading Frank Churchill was not entirely taken by surprise; he knew that his wife had been staying with her friend Mrs. Schröder, and this fact flashed across him when he first received Kate Mellon's summons: but he thought that she might have left the house; that she might have gone probably to her aunt Miss Lexden--at all events, that there was no earthly reason to prevent him from obeying that summons, and going to one who had always understood that she had a claim upon him.

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

From this reading She did not raise them as her husband entered, but remained in the same attitude, while he stopped short as the butler closed the door behind him.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Frank Churchill was not entirely taken by surprise; he knew that his wife had been staying with her friend Mrs. Schröder, and this fact flashed across him when he first received Kate Mellon's summons: but he thought that she might have left the house; that she might have gone probably to her aunt Miss Lexden--at all events, that there was no earthly reason to prevent him from obeying that summons, and going to one who had always understood that she had a claim upon him.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Frank Churchill was not entirely taken by surprise; he knew that his wife had been staying with her friend Mrs. Schröder, and this fact flashed across him when he first received Kate Mellon's summons: but he thought that she might have left the house; that she might have gone probably to her aunt Miss Lexden--at all events, that there was no earthly reason to prevent him from obeying that summons, and going to one who had always understood that she had a claim upon him.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Her face was turned towards him, but her eyes were dropped to the ground.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Her face was turned towards him, but her eyes were dropped to the ground.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Frank Churchill was not entirely taken by surprise; he knew that his wife had been staying with her friend Mrs. Schröder, and this fact flashed across him when he first received Kate Mellon's summons: but he thought that she might have left the house; that she might have gone probably to her aunt Miss Lexden--at all events, that there was no earthly reason to prevent him from obeying that summons, and going to one who had always understood that she had a claim upon him.

weakening in force or intensity

From this reading As Frank Churchill advanced into the dining-room in the fading light, he saw Barbara standing by the mantelpiece.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Frank Churchill was not entirely taken by surprise; he knew that his wife had been staying with her friend Mrs. Schröder, and this fact flashed across him when he first received Kate Mellon's summons: but he thought that she might have left the house; that she might have gone probably to her aunt Miss Lexden--at all events, that there was no earthly reason to prevent him from obeying that summons, and going to one who had always understood that she had a claim upon him.

past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading Frank Churchill was not entirely taken by surprise; he knew that his wife had been staying with her friend Mrs. Schröder, and this fact flashed across him when he first received Kate Mellon's summons: but he thought that she might have left the house; that she might have gone probably to her aunt Miss Lexden--at all events, that there was no earthly reason to prevent him from obeying that summons, and going to one who had always understood that she had a claim upon him.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading As Frank Churchill advanced into the dining-room in the fading light, he saw Barbara standing by the mantelpiece.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Frank Churchill was not entirely taken by surprise; he knew that his wife had been staying with her friend Mrs. Schröder, and this fact flashed across him when he first received Kate Mellon's summons: but he thought that she might have left the house; that she might have gone probably to her aunt Miss Lexden--at all events, that there was no earthly reason to prevent him from obeying that summons, and going to one who had always understood that she had a claim upon him.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Frank Churchill was not entirely taken by surprise; he knew that his wife had been staying with her friend Mrs. Schröder, and this fact flashed across him when he first received Kate Mellon's summons: but he thought that she might have left the house; that she might have gone probably to her aunt Miss Lexden--at all events, that there was no earthly reason to prevent him from obeying that summons, and going to one who had always understood that she had a claim upon him.

the act of departing

From this reading Frank Churchill was not entirely taken by surprise; he knew that his wife had been staying with her friend Mrs. Schröder, and this fact flashed across him when he first received Kate Mellon's summons: but he thought that she might have left the house; that she might have gone probably to her aunt Miss Lexden--at all events, that there was no earthly reason to prevent him from obeying that summons, and going to one who had always understood that she had a claim upon him.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Frank Churchill was not entirely taken by surprise; he knew that his wife had been staying with her friend Mrs. Schröder, and this fact flashed across him when he first received Kate Mellon's summons: but he thought that she might have left the house; that she might have gone probably to her aunt Miss Lexden--at all events, that there was no earthly reason to prevent him from obeying that summons, and going to one who had always understood that she had a claim upon him.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Her face was turned towards him, but her eyes were dropped to the ground.

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

From this reading Frank Churchill was not entirely taken by surprise; he knew that his wife had been staying with her friend Mrs. Schröder, and this fact flashed across him when he first received Kate Mellon's summons: but he thought that she might have left the house; that she might have gone probably to her aunt Miss Lexden--at all events, that there was no earthly reason to prevent him from obeying that summons, and going to one who had always understood that she had a claim upon him.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Frank Churchill was not entirely taken by surprise; he knew that his wife had been staying with her friend Mrs. Schröder, and this fact flashed across him when he first received Kate Mellon's summons: but he thought that she might have left the house; that she might have gone probably to her aunt Miss Lexden--at all events, that there was no earthly reason to prevent him from obeying that summons, and going to one who had always understood that she had a claim upon him.

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

From this reading As Frank Churchill advanced into the dining-room in the fading light, he saw Barbara standing by the mantelpiece.

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

From this reading Her face was turned towards him, but her eyes were dropped to the ground.

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

From this reading Her face was turned towards him, but her eyes were dropped to the ground.

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

From this reading Frank Churchill was not entirely taken by surprise; he knew that his wife had been staying with her friend Mrs. Schröder, and this fact flashed across him when he first received Kate Mellon's summons: but he thought that she might have left the house; that she might have gone probably to her aunt Miss Lexden--at all events, that there was no earthly reason to prevent him from obeying that summons, and going to one who had always understood that she had a claim upon him.

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

From this reading Frank Churchill was not entirely taken by surprise; he knew that his wife had been staying with her friend Mrs. Schröder, and this fact flashed across him when he first received Kate Mellon's summons: but he thought that she might have left the house; that she might have gone probably to her aunt Miss Lexden--at all events, that there was no earthly reason to prevent him from obeying that summons, and going to one who had always understood that she had a claim upon him.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading She did not raise them as her husband entered, but remained in the same attitude, while he stopped short as the butler closed the door behind him.

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

From this reading As Frank Churchill advanced into the dining-room in the fading light, he saw Barbara standing by the mantelpiece.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading As Frank Churchill advanced into the dining-room in the fading light, he saw Barbara standing by the mantelpiece.

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From this reading Frank Churchill was not entirely taken by surprise; he knew that his wife had been staying with her friend Mrs. Schröder, and this fact flashed across him when he first received Kate Mellon's summons: but he thought that she might have left the house; that she might have gone probably to her aunt Miss Lexden--at all events, that there was no earthly reason to prevent him from obeying that summons, and going to one who had always understood that she had a claim upon him.

past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.

From this reading "WE KISSED AGAIN WITH TEARS."

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 Frank Churchill was not entirely taken by surprise; he knew that his wife had been staying with her friend Mrs. Schröder, and this fact flashed across him when he first received Kate Mellon's summons: but he thought that she might have left the house; that she might have gone probably to her aunt Miss Lexden--at all events, that there was no earthly reason to prevent him from obeying that summons, and going to one who had always understood that she had a claim upon him.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Frank Churchill was not entirely taken by surprise; he knew that his wife had been staying with her friend Mrs. Schröder, and this fact flashed across him when he first received Kate Mellon's summons: but he thought that she might have left the house; that she might have gone probably to her aunt Miss Lexden--at all events, that there was no earthly reason to prevent him from obeying that summons, and going to one who had always understood that she had a claim upon him.

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From this reading Frank Churchill was not entirely taken by surprise; he knew that his wife had been staying with her friend Mrs. Schröder, and this fact flashed across him when he first received Kate Mellon's summons: but he thought that she might have left the house; that she might have gone probably to her aunt Miss Lexden--at all events, that there was no earthly reason to prevent him from obeying that summons, and going to one who had always understood that she had a claim upon him.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading As Frank Churchill advanced into the dining-room in the fading light, he saw Barbara standing by the mantelpiece.

shelf that projects from wall above fireplace

From this reading As Frank Churchill advanced into the dining-room in the fading light, he saw Barbara standing by the mantelpiece.

possessive form of “mellon” — United States financier and philanthropist (1855-1937)

From this reading Frank Churchill was not entirely taken by surprise; he knew that his wife had been staying with her friend Mrs. Schröder, and this fact flashed across him when he first received Kate Mellon's summons: but he thought that she might have left the house; that she might have gone probably to her aunt Miss Lexden--at all events, that there was no earthly reason to prevent him from obeying that summons, and going to one who had always understood that she had a claim upon him.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Frank Churchill was not entirely taken by surprise; he knew that his wife had been staying with her friend Mrs. Schröder, and this fact flashed across him when he first received Kate Mellon's summons: but he thought that she might have left the house; that she might have gone probably to her aunt Miss Lexden--at all events, that there was no earthly reason to prevent him from obeying that summons, and going to one who had always understood that she had a claim upon him.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Frank Churchill was not entirely taken by surprise; he knew that his wife had been staying with her friend Mrs. Schröder, and this fact flashed across him when he first received Kate Mellon's summons: but he thought that she might have left the house; that she might have gone probably to her aunt Miss Lexden--at all events, that there was no earthly reason to prevent him from obeying that summons, and going to one who had always understood that she had a claim upon him.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Frank Churchill was not entirely taken by surprise; he knew that his wife had been staying with her friend Mrs. Schröder, and this fact flashed across him when he first received Kate Mellon's summons: but he thought that she might have left the house; that she might have gone probably to her aunt Miss Lexden--at all events, that there was no earthly reason to prevent him from obeying that summons, and going to one who had always understood that she had a claim upon him.

not any; not one

From this reading Frank Churchill was not entirely taken by surprise; he knew that his wife had been staying with her friend Mrs. Schröder, and this fact flashed across him when he first received Kate Mellon's summons: but he thought that she might have left the house; that she might have gone probably to her aunt Miss Lexden--at all events, that there was no earthly reason to prevent him from obeying that summons, and going to one who had always understood that she had a claim upon him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She did not raise them as her husband entered, but remained in the same attitude, while he stopped short as the butler closed the door behind him.

-ing form of “obey” — be obedient to

From this reading Frank Churchill was not entirely taken by surprise; he knew that his wife had been staying with her friend Mrs. Schröder, and this fact flashed across him when he first received Kate Mellon's summons: but he thought that she might have left the house; that she might have gone probably to her aunt Miss Lexden--at all events, that there was no earthly reason to prevent him from obeying that summons, and going to one who had always understood that she had a claim upon him.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Frank Churchill was not entirely taken by surprise; he knew that his wife had been staying with her friend Mrs. Schröder, and this fact flashed across him when he first received Kate Mellon's summons: but he thought that she might have left the house; that she might have gone probably to her aunt Miss Lexden--at all events, that there was no earthly reason to prevent him from obeying that summons, and going to one who had always understood that she had a claim upon him.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading Frank Churchill was not entirely taken by surprise; he knew that his wife had been staying with her friend Mrs. Schröder, and this fact flashed across him when he first received Kate Mellon's summons: but he thought that she might have left the house; that she might have gone probably to her aunt Miss Lexden--at all events, that there was no earthly reason to prevent him from obeying that summons, and going to one who had always understood that she had a claim upon him.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Frank Churchill was not entirely taken by surprise; he knew that his wife had been staying with her friend Mrs. Schröder, and this fact flashed across him when he first received Kate Mellon's summons: but he thought that she might have left the house; that she might have gone probably to her aunt Miss Lexden--at all events, that there was no earthly reason to prevent him from obeying that summons, and going to one who had always understood that she had a claim upon him.

raise the level or amount of something

From this reading She did not raise them as her husband entered, but remained in the same attitude, while he stopped short as the butler closed the door behind him.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Frank Churchill was not entirely taken by surprise; he knew that his wife had been staying with her friend Mrs. Schröder, and this fact flashed across him when he first received Kate Mellon's summons: but he thought that she might have left the house; that she might have gone probably to her aunt Miss Lexden--at all events, that there was no earthly reason to prevent him from obeying that summons, and going to one who had always understood that she had a claim upon him.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Frank Churchill was not entirely taken by surprise; he knew that his wife had been staying with her friend Mrs. Schröder, and this fact flashed across him when he first received Kate Mellon's summons: but he thought that she might have left the house; that she might have gone probably to her aunt Miss Lexden--at all events, that there was no earthly reason to prevent him from obeying that summons, and going to one who had always understood that she had a claim upon him.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading She did not raise them as her husband entered, but remained in the same attitude, while he stopped short as the butler closed the door behind him.

Identical; not different.

From this reading She did not raise them as her husband entered, but remained in the same attitude, while he stopped short as the butler closed the door behind him.

cut with a saw

From this reading As Frank Churchill advanced into the dining-room in the fading light, he saw Barbara standing by the mantelpiece.

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

From this reading Frank Churchill was not entirely taken by surprise; he knew that his wife had been staying with her friend Mrs. Schröder, and this fact flashed across him when he first received Kate Mellon's summons: but he thought that she might have left the house; that she might have gone probably to her aunt Miss Lexden--at all events, that there was no earthly reason to prevent him from obeying that summons, and going to one who had always understood that she had a claim upon him.

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

From this reading She did not raise them as her husband entered, but remained in the same attitude, while he stopped short as the butler closed the door behind him.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading She did not raise them as her husband entered, but remained in the same attitude, while he stopped short as the butler closed the door behind him.

having a supporting base

From this reading As Frank Churchill advanced into the dining-room in the fading light, he saw Barbara standing by the mantelpiece.

-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Frank Churchill was not entirely taken by surprise; he knew that his wife had been staying with her friend Mrs. Schröder, and this fact flashed across him when he first received Kate Mellon's summons: but he thought that she might have left the house; that she might have gone probably to her aunt Miss Lexden--at all events, that there was no earthly reason to prevent him from obeying that summons, and going to one who had always understood that she had a claim upon him.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading She did not raise them as her husband entered, but remained in the same attitude, while he stopped short as the butler closed the door behind him.

a request to be present

From this reading Frank Churchill was not entirely taken by surprise; he knew that his wife had been staying with her friend Mrs. Schröder, and this fact flashed across him when he first received Kate Mellon's summons: but he thought that she might have left the house; that she might have gone probably to her aunt Miss Lexden--at all events, that there was no earthly reason to prevent him from obeying that summons, and going to one who had always understood that she had a claim upon him.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading Frank Churchill was not entirely taken by surprise; he knew that his wife had been staying with her friend Mrs. Schröder, and this fact flashed across him when he first received Kate Mellon's summons: but he thought that she might have left the house; that she might have gone probably to her aunt Miss Lexden--at all events, that there was no earthly reason to prevent him from obeying that summons, and going to one who had always understood that she had a claim upon him.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Frank Churchill was not entirely taken by surprise; he knew that his wife had been staying with her friend Mrs. Schröder, and this fact flashed across him when he first received Kate Mellon's summons: but he thought that she might have left the house; that she might have gone probably to her aunt Miss Lexden--at all events, that there was no earthly reason to prevent him from obeying that summons, and going to one who had always understood that she had a claim upon him.

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

From this reading "WE KISSED AGAIN WITH TEARS."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Frank Churchill was not entirely taken by surprise; he knew that his wife had been staying with her friend Mrs. Schröder, and this fact flashed across him when he first received Kate Mellon's summons: but he thought that she might have left the house; that she might have gone probably to her aunt Miss Lexden--at all events, that there was no earthly reason to prevent him from obeying that summons, and going to one who had always understood that she had a claim upon him.

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

From this reading As Frank Churchill advanced into the dining-room in the fading light, he saw Barbara standing by the mantelpiece.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading She did not raise them as her husband entered, but remained in the same attitude, while he stopped short as the butler closed the door behind him.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Frank Churchill was not entirely taken by surprise; he knew that his wife had been staying with her friend Mrs. Schröder, and this fact flashed across him when he first received Kate Mellon's summons: but he thought that she might have left the house; that she might have gone probably to her aunt Miss Lexden--at all events, that there was no earthly reason to prevent him from obeying that summons, and going to one who had always understood that she had a claim upon him.

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

From this reading Frank Churchill was not entirely taken by surprise; he knew that his wife had been staying with her friend Mrs. Schröder, and this fact flashed across him when he first received Kate Mellon's summons: but he thought that she might have left the house; that she might have gone probably to her aunt Miss Lexden--at all events, that there was no earthly reason to prevent him from obeying that summons, and going to one who had always understood that she had a claim upon him.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Frank Churchill was not entirely taken by surprise; he knew that his wife had been staying with her friend Mrs. Schröder, and this fact flashed across him when he first received Kate Mellon's summons: but he thought that she might have left the house; that she might have gone probably to her aunt Miss Lexden--at all events, that there was no earthly reason to prevent him from obeying that summons, and going to one who had always understood that she had a claim upon him.

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

From this reading Her face was turned towards him, but her eyes were dropped to the ground.

in the direction of

From this reading Her face was turned towards him, but her eyes were dropped to the ground.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Her face was turned towards him, but her eyes were dropped to the ground.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading Frank Churchill was not entirely taken by surprise; he knew that his wife had been staying with her friend Mrs. Schröder, and this fact flashed across him when he first received Kate Mellon's summons: but he thought that she might have left the house; that she might have gone probably to her aunt Miss Lexden--at all events, that there was no earthly reason to prevent him from obeying that summons, and going to one who had always understood that she had a claim upon him.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Frank Churchill was not entirely taken by surprise; he knew that his wife had been staying with her friend Mrs. Schröder, and this fact flashed across him when he first received Kate Mellon's summons: but he thought that she might have left the house; that she might have gone probably to her aunt Miss Lexden--at all events, that there was no earthly reason to prevent him from obeying that summons, and going to one who had always understood that she had a claim upon him.

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

From this reading Her face was turned towards him, but her eyes were dropped to the ground.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "WE KISSED AGAIN WITH TEARS."

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

From this reading Her face was turned towards him, but her eyes were dropped to the ground.

at the time that

From this reading Frank Churchill was not entirely taken by surprise; he knew that his wife had been staying with her friend Mrs. Schröder, and this fact flashed across him when he first received Kate Mellon's summons: but he thought that she might have left the house; that she might have gone probably to her aunt Miss Lexden--at all events, that there was no earthly reason to prevent him from obeying that summons, and going to one who had always understood that she had a claim upon him.

during the time that

From this reading She did not raise them as her husband entered, but remained in the same attitude, while he stopped short as the butler closed the door behind him.

which person or people

From this reading Frank Churchill was not entirely taken by surprise; he knew that his wife had been staying with her friend Mrs. Schröder, and this fact flashed across him when he first received Kate Mellon's summons: but he thought that she might have left the house; that she might have gone probably to her aunt Miss Lexden--at all events, that there was no earthly reason to prevent him from obeying that summons, and going to one who had always understood that she had a claim upon him.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Frank Churchill was not entirely taken by surprise; he knew that his wife had been staying with her friend Mrs. Schröder, and this fact flashed across him when he first received Kate Mellon's summons: but he thought that she might have left the house; that she might have gone probably to her aunt Miss Lexden--at all events, that there was no earthly reason to prevent him from obeying that summons, and going to one who had always understood that she had a claim upon him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "WE KISSED AGAIN WITH TEARS."