Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading It was Mr. Furze's custom on Sunday to go to sleep for an hour between dinner and tea upstairs in what was called the drawing-room, while Mrs. Furze sat and read, or said she read, a religious book.

plural of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading On hot summer afternoons Mr. Furze always took off his coat before he had his nap, and sometimes divested himself of his waistcoat.

anew

From this reading There was a sofa in the room, but it was horsehair, with high ends both alike, not comfortable, which were covered with curious complications called antimacassars, that slipped off directly they were touched, so that anybody who leaned upon them was engaged continually in warfare with them, picking them up from the floor or spreading them out again.

equally

From this reading There was a sofa in the room, but it was horsehair, with high ends both alike, not comfortable, which were covered with curious complications called antimacassars, that slipped off directly they were touched, so that anybody who leaned upon them was engaged continually in warfare with them, picking them up from the floor or spreading them out again.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading On hot summer afternoons Mr. Furze always took off his coat before he had his nap, and sometimes divested himself of his waistcoat.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It was Mr. Furze's custom on Sunday to go to sleep for an hour between dinner and tea upstairs in what was called the drawing-room, while Mrs. Furze sat and read, or said she read, a religious book.

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

From this reading It was Mr. Furze's custom on Sunday to go to sleep for an hour between dinner and tea upstairs in what was called the drawing-room, while Mrs. Furze sat and read, or said she read, a religious book.

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From this reading There was a sofa in the room, but it was horsehair, with high ends both alike, not comfortable, which were covered with curious complications called antimacassars, that slipped off directly they were touched, so that anybody who leaned upon them was engaged continually in warfare with them, picking them up from the floor or spreading them out again.

any person at all

From this reading There was a sofa in the room, but it was horsehair, with high ends both alike, not comfortable, which were covered with curious complications called antimacassars, that slipped off directly they were touched, so that anybody who leaned upon them was engaged continually in warfare with them, picking them up from the floor or spreading them out again.

formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action

From this reading She had often remonstrated with her husband for appearing in his shirt-sleeves, and objected to the neighbours seeing him in this costume.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading On hot summer afternoons Mr. Furze always took off his coat before he had his nap, and sometimes divested himself of his waistcoat.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading It was Mr. Furze's custom on Sunday to go to sleep for an hour between dinner and tea upstairs in what was called the drawing-room, while Mrs. Furze sat and read, or said she read, a religious book.

plural of “blind” — people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading When the coat and waistcoat were taken off, Mrs. Furze invariably drew down the blinds.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading It was Mr. Furze's custom on Sunday to go to sleep for an hour between dinner and tea upstairs in what was called the drawing-room, while Mrs. Furze sat and read, or said she read, a religious book.

the two together, not just one

From this reading There was a sofa in the room, but it was horsehair, with high ends both alike, not comfortable, which were covered with curious complications called antimacassars, that slipped off directly they were touched, so that anybody who leaned upon them was engaged continually in warfare with them, picking them up from the floor or spreading them out again.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There was a sofa in the room, but it was horsehair, with high ends both alike, not comfortable, which were covered with curious complications called antimacassars, that slipped off directly they were touched, so that anybody who leaned upon them was engaged continually in warfare with them, picking them up from the floor or spreading them out again.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It was Mr. Furze's custom on Sunday to go to sleep for an hour between dinner and tea upstairs in what was called the drawing-room, while Mrs. Furze sat and read, or said she read, a religious book.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading On hot summer afternoons Mr. Furze always took off his coat before he had his nap, and sometimes divested himself of his waistcoat.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading There was a sofa in the room, but it was horsehair, with high ends both alike, not comfortable, which were covered with curious complications called antimacassars, that slipped off directly they were touched, so that anybody who leaned upon them was engaged continually in warfare with them, picking them up from the floor or spreading them out again.

plural of “complication” — the act or process of complicating

From this reading There was a sofa in the room, but it was horsehair, with high ends both alike, not comfortable, which were covered with curious complications called antimacassars, that slipped off directly they were touched, so that anybody who leaned upon them was engaged continually in warfare with them, picking them up from the floor or spreading them out again.

seemingly without interruption

From this reading There was a sofa in the room, but it was horsehair, with high ends both alike, not comfortable, which were covered with curious complications called antimacassars, that slipped off directly they were touched, so that anybody who leaned upon them was engaged continually in warfare with them, picking them up from the floor or spreading them out again.

the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading She had often remonstrated with her husband for appearing in his shirt-sleeves, and objected to the neighbours seeing him in this costume.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading There was a sofa in the room, but it was horsehair, with high ends both alike, not comfortable, which were covered with curious complications called antimacassars, that slipped off directly they were touched, so that anybody who leaned upon them was engaged continually in warfare with them, picking them up from the floor or spreading them out again.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading There was a sofa in the room, but it was horsehair, with high ends both alike, not comfortable, which were covered with curious complications called antimacassars, that slipped off directly they were touched, so that anybody who leaned upon them was engaged continually in warfare with them, picking them up from the floor or spreading them out again.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading It was Mr. Furze's custom on Sunday to go to sleep for an hour between dinner and tea upstairs in what was called the drawing-room, while Mrs. Furze sat and read, or said she read, a religious book.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading It was Mr. Furze's custom on Sunday to go to sleep for an hour between dinner and tea upstairs in what was called the drawing-room, while Mrs. Furze sat and read, or said she read, a religious book.

without deviation

From this reading There was a sofa in the room, but it was horsehair, with high ends both alike, not comfortable, which were covered with curious complications called antimacassars, that slipped off directly they were touched, so that anybody who leaned upon them was engaged continually in warfare with them, picking them up from the floor or spreading them out again.

past form of “divest” — take away possessions from someone

From this reading On hot summer afternoons Mr. Furze always took off his coat before he had his nap, and sometimes divested himself of his waistcoat.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading When the coat and waistcoat were taken off, Mrs. Furze invariably drew down the blinds.

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From this reading It was Mr. Furze's custom on Sunday to go to sleep for an hour between dinner and tea upstairs in what was called the drawing-room, while Mrs. Furze sat and read, or said she read, a religious book.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading When the coat and waistcoat were taken off, Mrs. Furze invariably drew down the blinds.

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading There was a sofa in the room, but it was horsehair, with high ends both alike, not comfortable, which were covered with curious complications called antimacassars, that slipped off directly they were touched, so that anybody who leaned upon them was engaged continually in warfare with them, picking them up from the floor or spreading them out again.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading There was a sofa in the room, but it was horsehair, with high ends both alike, not comfortable, which were covered with curious complications called antimacassars, that slipped off directly they were touched, so that anybody who leaned upon them was engaged continually in warfare with them, picking them up from the floor or spreading them out again.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading There was a sofa in the room, but it was horsehair, with high ends both alike, not comfortable, which were covered with curious complications called antimacassars, that slipped off directly they were touched, so that anybody who leaned upon them was engaged continually in warfare with them, picking them up from the floor or spreading them out again.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was Mr. Furze's custom on Sunday to go to sleep for an hour between dinner and tea upstairs in what was called the drawing-room, while Mrs. Furze sat and read, or said she read, a religious book.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There was a sofa in the room, but it was horsehair, with high ends both alike, not comfortable, which were covered with curious complications called antimacassars, that slipped off directly they were touched, so that anybody who leaned upon them was engaged continually in warfare with them, picking them up from the floor or spreading them out again.

very spiny and dense evergreen shrub with fragrant golden-yellow flowers; common throughout western Europe

From this reading It was Mr. Furze's custom on Sunday to go to sleep for an hour between dinner and tea upstairs in what was called the drawing-room, while Mrs. Furze sat and read, or said she read, a religious book.

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

From this reading It was Mr. Furze's custom on Sunday to go to sleep for an hour between dinner and tea upstairs in what was called the drawing-room, while Mrs. Furze sat and read, or said she read, a religious book.

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

From this reading It was Mr. Furze's custom on Sunday to go to sleep for an hour between dinner and tea upstairs in what was called the drawing-room, while Mrs. Furze sat and read, or said she read, a religious book.

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

From this reading On hot summer afternoons Mr. Furze always took off his coat before he had his nap, and sometimes divested himself of his waistcoat.

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

From this reading On hot summer afternoons Mr. Furze always took off his coat before he had his nap, and sometimes divested himself of his waistcoat.

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

From this reading She had often remonstrated with her husband for appearing in his shirt-sleeves, and objected to the neighbours seeing him in this costume.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading There was a sofa in the room, but it was horsehair, with high ends both alike, not comfortable, which were covered with curious complications called antimacassars, that slipped off directly they were touched, so that anybody who leaned upon them was engaged continually in warfare with them, picking them up from the floor or spreading them out again.

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

From this reading She had often remonstrated with her husband for appearing in his shirt-sleeves, and objected to the neighbours seeing him in this costume.

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

From this reading On hot summer afternoons Mr. Furze always took off his coat before he had his nap, and sometimes divested himself of his waistcoat.

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

From this reading On hot summer afternoons Mr. Furze always took off his coat before he had his nap, and sometimes divested himself of his waistcoat.

hair taken from the mane or tail of a horse

From this reading There was a sofa in the room, but it was horsehair, with high ends both alike, not comfortable, which were covered with curious complications called antimacassars, that slipped off directly they were touched, so that anybody who leaned upon them was engaged continually in warfare with them, picking them up from the floor or spreading them out again.

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 On hot summer afternoons Mr. Furze always took off his coat before he had his nap, and sometimes divested himself of his waistcoat.

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

From this reading It was Mr. Furze's custom on Sunday to go to sleep for an hour between dinner and tea upstairs in what was called the drawing-room, while Mrs. Furze sat and read, or said she read, a religious book.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading She had often remonstrated with her husband for appearing in his shirt-sleeves, and objected to the neighbours seeing him in this costume.

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

From this reading It was Mr. Furze's custom on Sunday to go to sleep for an hour between dinner and tea upstairs in what was called the drawing-room, while Mrs. Furze sat and read, or said she read, a religious book.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading When the coat and waistcoat were taken off, Mrs. Furze invariably drew down the blinds.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was Mr. Furze's custom on Sunday to go to sleep for an hour between dinner and tea upstairs in what was called the drawing-room, while Mrs. Furze sat and read, or said she read, a religious book.

past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading There was a sofa in the room, but it was horsehair, with high ends both alike, not comfortable, which were covered with curious complications called antimacassars, that slipped off directly they were touched, so that anybody who leaned upon them was engaged continually in warfare with them, picking them up from the floor or spreading them out again.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It was Mr. Furze's custom on Sunday to go to sleep for an hour between dinner and tea upstairs in what was called the drawing-room, while Mrs. Furze sat and read, or said she read, a religious book.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading It was Mr. Furze's custom on Sunday to go to sleep for an hour between dinner and tea upstairs in what was called the drawing-room, while Mrs. Furze sat and read, or said she read, a religious book.

a period of time spent sleeping

From this reading On hot summer afternoons Mr. Furze always took off his coat before he had his nap, and sometimes divested himself of his waistcoat.

plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading She had often remonstrated with her husband for appearing in his shirt-sleeves, and objected to the neighbours seeing him in this costume.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There was a sofa in the room, but it was horsehair, with high ends both alike, not comfortable, which were covered with curious complications called antimacassars, that slipped off directly they were touched, so that anybody who leaned upon them was engaged continually in warfare with them, picking them up from the floor or spreading them out again.

past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent

From this reading She had often remonstrated with her husband for appearing in his shirt-sleeves, and objected to the neighbours seeing him in this costume.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On hot summer afternoons Mr. Furze always took off his coat before he had his nap, and sometimes divested himself of his waistcoat.

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

From this reading On hot summer afternoons Mr. Furze always took off his coat before he had his nap, and sometimes divested himself of his waistcoat.

many times at short intervals

From this reading She had often remonstrated with her husband for appearing in his shirt-sleeves, and objected to the neighbours seeing him in this costume.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was Mr. Furze's custom on Sunday to go to sleep for an hour between dinner and tea upstairs in what was called the drawing-room, while Mrs. Furze sat and read, or said she read, a religious book.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was Mr. Furze's custom on Sunday to go to sleep for an hour between dinner and tea upstairs in what was called the drawing-room, while Mrs. Furze sat and read, or said she read, a religious book.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading There was a sofa in the room, but it was horsehair, with high ends both alike, not comfortable, which were covered with curious complications called antimacassars, that slipped off directly they were touched, so that anybody who leaned upon them was engaged continually in warfare with them, picking them up from the floor or spreading them out again.

the quantity of a crop that is harvested

From this reading There was a sofa in the room, but it was horsehair, with high ends both alike, not comfortable, which were covered with curious complications called antimacassars, that slipped off directly they were touched, so that anybody who leaned upon them was engaged continually in warfare with them, picking them up from the floor or spreading them out again.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading It was Mr. Furze's custom on Sunday to go to sleep for an hour between dinner and tea upstairs in what was called the drawing-room, while Mrs. Furze sat and read, or said she read, a religious book.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading It was Mr. Furze's custom on Sunday to go to sleep for an hour between dinner and tea upstairs in what was called the drawing-room, while Mrs. Furze sat and read, or said she read, a religious book.

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From this reading She had often remonstrated with her husband for appearing in his shirt-sleeves, and objected to the neighbours seeing him in this costume.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading There was a sofa in the room, but it was horsehair, with high ends both alike, not comfortable, which were covered with curious complications called antimacassars, that slipped off directly they were touched, so that anybody who leaned upon them was engaged continually in warfare with them, picking them up from the floor or spreading them out again.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It was Mr. Furze's custom on Sunday to go to sleep for an hour between dinner and tea upstairs in what was called the drawing-room, while Mrs. Furze sat and read, or said she read, a religious book.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading It was Mr. Furze's custom on Sunday to go to sleep for an hour between dinner and tea upstairs in what was called the drawing-room, while Mrs. Furze sat and read, or said she read, a religious book.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading She had often remonstrated with her husband for appearing in his shirt-sleeves, and objected to the neighbours seeing him in this costume.

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

From this reading It was Mr. Furze's custom on Sunday to go to sleep for an hour between dinner and tea upstairs in what was called the drawing-room, while Mrs. Furze sat and read, or said she read, a religious book.

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

From this reading She had often remonstrated with her husband for appearing in his shirt-sleeves, and objected to the neighbours seeing him in this costume.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading It was Mr. Furze's custom on Sunday to go to sleep for an hour between dinner and tea upstairs in what was called the drawing-room, while Mrs. Furze sat and read, or said she read, a religious book.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading There was a sofa in the room, but it was horsehair, with high ends both alike, not comfortable, which were covered with curious complications called antimacassars, that slipped off directly they were touched, so that anybody who leaned upon them was engaged continually in warfare with them, picking them up from the floor or spreading them out again.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading There was a sofa in the room, but it was horsehair, with high ends both alike, not comfortable, which were covered with curious complications called antimacassars, that slipped off directly they were touched, so that anybody who leaned upon them was engaged continually in warfare with them, picking them up from the floor or spreading them out again.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading There was a sofa in the room, but it was horsehair, with high ends both alike, not comfortable, which were covered with curious complications called antimacassars, that slipped off directly they were touched, so that anybody who leaned upon them was engaged continually in warfare with them, picking them up from the floor or spreading them out again.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading On hot summer afternoons Mr. Furze always took off his coat before he had his nap, and sometimes divested himself of his waistcoat.

process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space

From this reading There was a sofa in the room, but it was horsehair, with high ends both alike, not comfortable, which were covered with curious complications called antimacassars, that slipped off directly they were touched, so that anybody who leaned upon them was engaged continually in warfare with them, picking them up from the floor or spreading them out again.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading On hot summer afternoons Mr. Furze always took off his coat before he had his nap, and sometimes divested himself of his waistcoat.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading It was Mr. Furze's custom on Sunday to go to sleep for an hour between dinner and tea upstairs in what was called the drawing-room, while Mrs. Furze sat and read, or said she read, a religious book.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading When the coat and waistcoat were taken off, Mrs. Furze invariably drew down the blinds.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading It was Mr. Furze's custom on Sunday to go to sleep for an hour between dinner and tea upstairs in what was called the drawing-room, while Mrs. Furze sat and read, or said she read, a religious book.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There was a sofa in the room, but it was horsehair, with high ends both alike, not comfortable, which were covered with curious complications called antimacassars, that slipped off directly they were touched, so that anybody who leaned upon them was engaged continually in warfare with them, picking them up from the floor or spreading them out again.

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

From this reading It was Mr. Furze's custom on Sunday to go to sleep for an hour between dinner and tea upstairs in what was called the drawing-room, while Mrs. Furze sat and read, or said she read, a religious book.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading There was a sofa in the room, but it was horsehair, with high ends both alike, not comfortable, which were covered with curious complications called antimacassars, that slipped off directly they were touched, so that anybody who leaned upon them was engaged continually in warfare with them, picking them up from the floor or spreading them out again.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a sofa in the room, but it was horsehair, with high ends both alike, not comfortable, which were covered with curious complications called antimacassars, that slipped off directly they were touched, so that anybody who leaned upon them was engaged continually in warfare with them, picking them up from the floor or spreading them out again.

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

From this reading There was a sofa in the room, but it was horsehair, with high ends both alike, not comfortable, which were covered with curious complications called antimacassars, that slipped off directly they were touched, so that anybody who leaned upon them was engaged continually in warfare with them, picking them up from the floor or spreading them out again.

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

From this reading She had often remonstrated with her husband for appearing in his shirt-sleeves, and objected to the neighbours seeing him in this costume.

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

From this reading It was Mr. Furze's custom on Sunday to go to sleep for an hour between dinner and tea upstairs in what was called the drawing-room, while Mrs. Furze sat and read, or said she read, a religious book.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading On hot summer afternoons Mr. Furze always took off his coat before he had his nap, and sometimes divested himself of his waistcoat.

having come into contact

From this reading There was a sofa in the room, but it was horsehair, with high ends both alike, not comfortable, which were covered with curious complications called antimacassars, that slipped off directly they were touched, so that anybody who leaned upon them was engaged continually in warfare with them, picking them up from the floor or spreading them out again.

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

From this reading There was a sofa in the room, but it was horsehair, with high ends both alike, not comfortable, which were covered with curious complications called antimacassars, that slipped off directly they were touched, so that anybody who leaned upon them was engaged continually in warfare with them, picking them up from the floor or spreading them out again.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading There was a sofa in the room, but it was horsehair, with high ends both alike, not comfortable, which were covered with curious complications called antimacassars, that slipped off directly they were touched, so that anybody who leaned upon them was engaged continually in warfare with them, picking them up from the floor or spreading them out again.

on a floor above

From this reading It was Mr. Furze's custom on Sunday to go to sleep for an hour between dinner and tea upstairs in what was called the drawing-room, while Mrs. Furze sat and read, or said she read, a religious book.

a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat

From this reading On hot summer afternoons Mr. Furze always took off his coat before he had his nap, and sometimes divested himself of his waistcoat.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading There was a sofa in the room, but it was horsehair, with high ends both alike, not comfortable, which were covered with curious complications called antimacassars, that slipped off directly they were touched, so that anybody who leaned upon them was engaged continually in warfare with them, picking them up from the floor or spreading them out again.

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

From this reading It was Mr. Furze's custom on Sunday to go to sleep for an hour between dinner and tea upstairs in what was called the drawing-room, while Mrs. Furze sat and read, or said she read, a religious book.

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

From this reading When the coat and waistcoat were taken off, Mrs. Furze invariably drew down the blinds.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It was Mr. Furze's custom on Sunday to go to sleep for an hour between dinner and tea upstairs in what was called the drawing-room, while Mrs. Furze sat and read, or said she read, a religious book.

at the time that

From this reading When the coat and waistcoat were taken off, Mrs. Furze invariably drew down the blinds.

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

From this reading There was a sofa in the room, but it was horsehair, with high ends both alike, not comfortable, which were covered with curious complications called antimacassars, that slipped off directly they were touched, so that anybody who leaned upon them was engaged continually in warfare with them, picking them up from the floor or spreading them out again.

during the time that

From this reading It was Mr. Furze's custom on Sunday to go to sleep for an hour between dinner and tea upstairs in what was called the drawing-room, while Mrs. Furze sat and read, or said she read, a religious book.

which person or people

From this reading There was a sofa in the room, but it was horsehair, with high ends both alike, not comfortable, which were covered with curious complications called antimacassars, that slipped off directly they were touched, so that anybody who leaned upon them was engaged continually in warfare with them, picking them up from the floor or spreading them out again.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She had often remonstrated with her husband for appearing in his shirt-sleeves, and objected to the neighbours seeing him in this costume.