Chapter III

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

From this reading A day or two after the rencontre we have narrated, when the sisters were quietly reading in their little drawing-room, the curtained windows of which opened to the lovely glen, through which May flows, visitors were announced--two strangers and their old friend the parish minister.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading A few well-bred bows, with the subsequent inevitable remarks about the weather followed, and as all seated themselves, Dr. Wodrow said, 'We have had a long ramble by the Linn, and even as far as the King's Haugh, and have just dropped in to have a cup of afternoon tea, my dears.'

later than; following

From this reading A day or two after the rencontre we have narrated, when the sisters were quietly reading in their little drawing-room, the curtained windows of which opened to the lovely glen, through which May flows, visitors were announced--two strangers and their old friend the parish minister.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading A few well-bred bows, with the subsequent inevitable remarks about the weather followed, and as all seated themselves, Dr. Wodrow said, 'We have had a long ramble by the Linn, and even as far as the King's Haugh, and have just dropped in to have a cup of afternoon tea, my dears.'

(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 A few well-bred bows, with the subsequent inevitable remarks about the weather followed, and as all seated themselves, Dr. Wodrow said, 'We have had a long ramble by the Linn, and even as far as the King's Haugh, and have just dropped in to have a cup of afternoon tea, my dears.'

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading The latter entered, hat in hand, with the cheery confidence of one who knew he was welcome, saying, 'My dear girls, allow me to introduce two new friends--Captain Colville and Sir Redmond Sleath--Miss Wellwood--Miss Ellinor Wellwood.'

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

From this reading A day or two after the rencontre we have narrated, when the sisters were quietly reading in their little drawing-room, the curtained windows of which opened to the lovely glen, through which May flows, visitors were announced--two strangers and their old friend the parish minister.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading A day or two after the rencontre we have narrated, when the sisters were quietly reading in their little drawing-room, the curtained windows of which opened to the lovely glen, through which May flows, visitors were announced--two strangers and their old friend the parish minister.

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

From this reading A few well-bred bows, with the subsequent inevitable remarks about the weather followed, and as all seated themselves, Dr. Wodrow said, 'We have had a long ramble by the Linn, and even as far as the King's Haugh, and have just dropped in to have a cup of afternoon tea, my dears.'

agreement with a statement or proposal to do something

From this reading Mary sweetly gave a smile of welcome and assent, as her hand went to the bell.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading Mary sweetly gave a smile of welcome and assent, as her hand went to the bell.

plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading A few well-bred bows, with the subsequent inevitable remarks about the weather followed, and as all seated themselves, Dr. Wodrow said, 'We have had a long ramble by the Linn, and even as far as the King's Haugh, and have just dropped in to have a cup of afternoon tea, my dears.'

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A few well-bred bows, with the subsequent inevitable remarks about the weather followed, and as all seated themselves, Dr. Wodrow said, 'We have had a long ramble by the Linn, and even as far as the King's Haugh, and have just dropped in to have a cup of afternoon tea, my dears.'

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading The latter entered, hat in hand, with the cheery confidence of one who knew he was welcome, saying, 'My dear girls, allow me to introduce two new friends--Captain Colville and Sir Redmond Sleath--Miss Wellwood--Miss Ellinor Wellwood.'

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading The latter entered, hat in hand, with the cheery confidence of one who knew he was welcome, saying, 'My dear girls, allow me to introduce two new friends--Captain Colville and Sir Redmond Sleath--Miss Wellwood--Miss Ellinor Wellwood.'

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From this reading The latter entered, hat in hand, with the cheery confidence of one who knew he was welcome, saying, 'My dear girls, allow me to introduce two new friends--Captain Colville and Sir Redmond Sleath--Miss Wellwood--Miss Ellinor Wellwood.'

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading The latter entered, hat in hand, with the cheery confidence of one who knew he was welcome, saying, 'My dear girls, allow me to introduce two new friends--Captain Colville and Sir Redmond Sleath--Miss Wellwood--Miss Ellinor Wellwood.'

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading A few well-bred bows, with the subsequent inevitable remarks about the weather followed, and as all seated themselves, Dr. Wodrow said, 'We have had a long ramble by the Linn, and even as far as the King's Haugh, and have just dropped in to have a cup of afternoon tea, my dears.'

furnished or concealed with curtains or draperies

From this reading A day or two after the rencontre we have narrated, when the sisters were quietly reading in their little drawing-room, the curtained windows of which opened to the lovely glen, through which May flows, visitors were announced--two strangers and their old friend the parish minister.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A day or two after the rencontre we have narrated, when the sisters were quietly reading in their little drawing-room, the curtained windows of which opened to the lovely glen, through which May flows, visitors were announced--two strangers and their old friend the parish minister.

dearly loved

From this reading The latter entered, hat in hand, with the cheery confidence of one who knew he was welcome, saying, 'My dear girls, allow me to introduce two new friends--Captain Colville and Sir Redmond Sleath--Miss Wellwood--Miss Ellinor Wellwood.'

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From this reading A few well-bred bows, with the subsequent inevitable remarks about the weather followed, and as all seated themselves, Dr. Wodrow said, 'We have had a long ramble by the Linn, and even as far as the King's Haugh, and have just dropped in to have a cup of afternoon tea, my dears.'

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From this reading A few well-bred bows, with the subsequent inevitable remarks about the weather followed, and as all seated themselves, Dr. Wodrow said, 'We have had a long ramble by the Linn, and even as far as the King's Haugh, and have just dropped in to have a cup of afternoon tea, my dears.'

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From this reading A day or two after the rencontre we have narrated, when the sisters were quietly reading in their little drawing-room, the curtained windows of which opened to the lovely glen, through which May flows, visitors were announced--two strangers and their old friend the parish minister.

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

From this reading A few well-bred bows, with the subsequent inevitable remarks about the weather followed, and as all seated themselves, Dr. Wodrow said, 'We have had a long ramble by the Linn, and even as far as the King's Haugh, and have just dropped in to have a cup of afternoon tea, my dears.'

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From this reading The latter entered, hat in hand, with the cheery confidence of one who knew he was welcome, saying, 'My dear girls, allow me to introduce two new friends--Captain Colville and Sir Redmond Sleath--Miss Wellwood--Miss Ellinor Wellwood.'

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

From this reading The latter entered, hat in hand, with the cheery confidence of one who knew he was welcome, saying, 'My dear girls, allow me to introduce two new friends--Captain Colville and Sir Redmond Sleath--Miss Wellwood--Miss Ellinor Wellwood.'

divisible by two

From this reading A few well-bred bows, with the subsequent inevitable remarks about the weather followed, and as all seated themselves, Dr. Wodrow said, 'We have had a long ramble by the Linn, and even as far as the King's Haugh, and have just dropped in to have a cup of afternoon tea, my dears.'

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading A few well-bred bows, with the subsequent inevitable remarks about the weather followed, and as all seated themselves, Dr. Wodrow said, 'We have had a long ramble by the Linn, and even as far as the King's Haugh, and have just dropped in to have a cup of afternoon tea, my dears.'

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A few well-bred bows, with the subsequent inevitable remarks about the weather followed, and as all seated themselves, Dr. Wodrow said, 'We have had a long ramble by the Linn, and even as far as the King's Haugh, and have just dropped in to have a cup of afternoon tea, my dears.'

plural of “flow” — the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading A day or two after the rencontre we have narrated, when the sisters were quietly reading in their little drawing-room, the curtained windows of which opened to the lovely glen, through which May flows, visitors were announced--two strangers and their old friend the parish minister.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading A few well-bred bows, with the subsequent inevitable remarks about the weather followed, and as all seated themselves, Dr. Wodrow said, 'We have had a long ramble by the Linn, and even as far as the King's Haugh, and have just dropped in to have a cup of afternoon tea, my dears.'

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading A day or two after the rencontre we have narrated, when the sisters were quietly reading in their little drawing-room, the curtained windows of which opened to the lovely glen, through which May flows, visitors were announced--two strangers and their old friend the parish minister.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The latter entered, hat in hand, with the cheery confidence of one who knew he was welcome, saying, 'My dear girls, allow me to introduce two new friends--Captain Colville and Sir Redmond Sleath--Miss Wellwood--Miss Ellinor Wellwood.'

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

From this reading Mary sweetly gave a smile of welcome and assent, as her hand went to the bell.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The latter entered, hat in hand, with the cheery confidence of one who knew he was welcome, saying, 'My dear girls, allow me to introduce two new friends--Captain Colville and Sir Redmond Sleath--Miss Wellwood--Miss Ellinor Wellwood.'

a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)

From this reading A day or two after the rencontre we have narrated, when the sisters were quietly reading in their little drawing-room, the curtained windows of which opened to the lovely glen, through which May flows, visitors were announced--two strangers and their old friend the parish minister.

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

From this reading A few well-bred bows, with the subsequent inevitable remarks about the weather followed, and as all seated themselves, Dr. Wodrow said, 'We have had a long ramble by the Linn, and even as far as the King's Haugh, and have just dropped in to have a cup of afternoon tea, my dears.'

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The latter entered, hat in hand, with the cheery confidence of one who knew he was welcome, saying, 'My dear girls, allow me to introduce two new friends--Captain Colville and Sir Redmond Sleath--Miss Wellwood--Miss Ellinor Wellwood.'

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading The latter entered, hat in hand, with the cheery confidence of one who knew he was welcome, saying, 'My dear girls, allow me to introduce two new friends--Captain Colville and Sir Redmond Sleath--Miss Wellwood--Miss Ellinor Wellwood.'

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

From this reading A few well-bred bows, with the subsequent inevitable remarks about the weather followed, and as all seated themselves, Dr. Wodrow said, 'We have had a long ramble by the Linn, and even as far as the King's Haugh, and have just dropped in to have a cup of afternoon tea, my dears.'

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A day or two after the rencontre we have narrated, when the sisters were quietly reading in their little drawing-room, the curtained windows of which opened to the lovely glen, through which May flows, visitors were announced--two strangers and their old friend the parish minister.

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

From this reading The latter entered, hat in hand, with the cheery confidence of one who knew he was welcome, saying, 'My dear girls, allow me to introduce two new friends--Captain Colville and Sir Redmond Sleath--Miss Wellwood--Miss Ellinor Wellwood.'

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

From this reading Mary sweetly gave a smile of welcome and assent, as her hand went to the bell.

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

From this reading A day or two after the rencontre we have narrated, when the sisters were quietly reading in their little drawing-room, the curtained windows of which opened to the lovely glen, through which May flows, visitors were announced--two strangers and their old friend the parish minister.

incapable of being avoided or prevented

From this reading A few well-bred bows, with the subsequent inevitable remarks about the weather followed, and as all seated themselves, Dr. Wodrow said, 'We have had a long ramble by the Linn, and even as far as the King's Haugh, and have just dropped in to have a cup of afternoon tea, my dears.'

cause to come to know personally

From this reading The latter entered, hat in hand, with the cheery confidence of one who knew he was welcome, saying, 'My dear girls, allow me to introduce two new friends--Captain Colville and Sir Redmond Sleath--Miss Wellwood--Miss Ellinor Wellwood.'

the act of beginning something new

From this reading THE INTRODUCTION.

and nothing more

From this reading A few well-bred bows, with the subsequent inevitable remarks about the weather followed, and as all seated themselves, Dr. Wodrow said, 'We have had a long ramble by the Linn, and even as far as the King's Haugh, and have just dropped in to have a cup of afternoon tea, my dears.'

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading A few well-bred bows, with the subsequent inevitable remarks about the weather followed, and as all seated themselves, Dr. Wodrow said, 'We have had a long ramble by the Linn, and even as far as the King's Haugh, and have just dropped in to have a cup of afternoon tea, my dears.'

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 The latter entered, hat in hand, with the cheery confidence of one who knew he was welcome, saying, 'My dear girls, allow me to introduce two new friends--Captain Colville and Sir Redmond Sleath--Miss Wellwood--Miss Ellinor Wellwood.'

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The latter entered, hat in hand, with the cheery confidence of one who knew he was welcome, saying, 'My dear girls, allow me to introduce two new friends--Captain Colville and Sir Redmond Sleath--Miss Wellwood--Miss Ellinor Wellwood.'

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

From this reading A few well-bred bows, with the subsequent inevitable remarks about the weather followed, and as all seated themselves, Dr. Wodrow said, 'We have had a long ramble by the Linn, and even as far as the King's Haugh, and have just dropped in to have a cup of afternoon tea, my dears.'

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

From this reading A day or two after the rencontre we have narrated, when the sisters were quietly reading in their little drawing-room, the curtained windows of which opened to the lovely glen, through which May flows, visitors were announced--two strangers and their old friend the parish minister.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading A few well-bred bows, with the subsequent inevitable remarks about the weather followed, and as all seated themselves, Dr. Wodrow said, 'We have had a long ramble by the Linn, and even as far as the King's Haugh, and have just dropped in to have a cup of afternoon tea, my dears.'

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading A day or two after the rencontre we have narrated, when the sisters were quietly reading in their little drawing-room, the curtained windows of which opened to the lovely glen, through which May flows, visitors were announced--two strangers and their old friend the parish minister.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Mary sweetly gave a smile of welcome and assent, as her hand went to the bell.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading A day or two after the rencontre we have narrated, when the sisters were quietly reading in their little drawing-room, the curtained windows of which opened to the lovely glen, through which May flows, visitors were announced--two strangers and their old friend the parish minister.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The latter entered, hat in hand, with the cheery confidence of one who knew he was welcome, saying, 'My dear girls, allow me to introduce two new friends--Captain Colville and Sir Redmond Sleath--Miss Wellwood--Miss Ellinor Wellwood.'

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading A day or two after the rencontre we have narrated, when the sisters were quietly reading in their little drawing-room, the curtained windows of which opened to the lovely glen, through which May flows, visitors were announced--two strangers and their old friend the parish minister.

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

From this reading The latter entered, hat in hand, with the cheery confidence of one who knew he was welcome, saying, 'My dear girls, allow me to introduce two new friends--Captain Colville and Sir Redmond Sleath--Miss Wellwood--Miss Ellinor Wellwood.'

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The latter entered, hat in hand, with the cheery confidence of one who knew he was welcome, saying, 'My dear girls, allow me to introduce two new friends--Captain Colville and Sir Redmond Sleath--Miss Wellwood--Miss Ellinor Wellwood.'

past form of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example

From this reading A day or two after the rencontre we have narrated, when the sisters were quietly reading in their little drawing-room, the curtained windows of which opened to the lovely glen, through which May flows, visitors were announced--two strangers and their old friend the parish minister.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The latter entered, hat in hand, with the cheery confidence of one who knew he was welcome, saying, 'My dear girls, allow me to introduce two new friends--Captain Colville and Sir Redmond Sleath--Miss Wellwood--Miss Ellinor Wellwood.'

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A day or two after the rencontre we have narrated, when the sisters were quietly reading in their little drawing-room, the curtained windows of which opened to the lovely glen, through which May flows, visitors were announced--two strangers and their old friend the parish minister.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading A day or two after the rencontre we have narrated, when the sisters were quietly reading in their little drawing-room, the curtained windows of which opened to the lovely glen, through which May flows, visitors were announced--two strangers and their old friend the parish minister.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The latter entered, hat in hand, with the cheery confidence of one who knew he was welcome, saying, 'My dear girls, allow me to introduce two new friends--Captain Colville and Sir Redmond Sleath--Miss Wellwood--Miss Ellinor Wellwood.'

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading A day or two after the rencontre we have narrated, when the sisters were quietly reading in their little drawing-room, the curtained windows of which opened to the lovely glen, through which May flows, visitors were announced--two strangers and their old friend the parish minister.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A day or two after the rencontre we have narrated, when the sisters were quietly reading in their little drawing-room, the curtained windows of which opened to the lovely glen, through which May flows, visitors were announced--two strangers and their old friend the parish minister.

a local church community

From this reading A day or two after the rencontre we have narrated, when the sisters were quietly reading in their little drawing-room, the curtained windows of which opened to the lovely glen, through which May flows, visitors were announced--two strangers and their old friend the parish minister.

with low volume

From this reading A day or two after the rencontre we have narrated, when the sisters were quietly reading in their little drawing-room, the curtained windows of which opened to the lovely glen, through which May flows, visitors were announced--two strangers and their old friend the parish minister.

continue talking or writing in a desultory manner

From this reading A few well-bred bows, with the subsequent inevitable remarks about the weather followed, and as all seated themselves, Dr. Wodrow said, 'We have had a long ramble by the Linn, and even as far as the King's Haugh, and have just dropped in to have a cup of afternoon tea, my dears.'

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading A day or two after the rencontre we have narrated, when the sisters were quietly reading in their little drawing-room, the curtained windows of which opened to the lovely glen, through which May flows, visitors were announced--two strangers and their old friend the parish minister.

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

From this reading The latter entered, hat in hand, with the cheery confidence of one who knew he was welcome, saying, 'My dear girls, allow me to introduce two new friends--Captain Colville and Sir Redmond Sleath--Miss Wellwood--Miss Ellinor Wellwood.'

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading A few well-bred bows, with the subsequent inevitable remarks about the weather followed, and as all seated themselves, Dr. Wodrow said, 'We have had a long ramble by the Linn, and even as far as the King's Haugh, and have just dropped in to have a cup of afternoon tea, my dears.'

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

From this reading A day or two after the rencontre we have narrated, when the sisters were quietly reading in their little drawing-room, the curtained windows of which opened to the lovely glen, through which May flows, visitors were announced--two strangers and their old friend the parish minister.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading A few well-bred bows, with the subsequent inevitable remarks about the weather followed, and as all seated themselves, Dr. Wodrow said, 'We have had a long ramble by the Linn, and even as far as the King's Haugh, and have just dropped in to have a cup of afternoon tea, my dears.'

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading The latter entered, hat in hand, with the cheery confidence of one who knew he was welcome, saying, 'My dear girls, allow me to introduce two new friends--Captain Colville and Sir Redmond Sleath--Miss Wellwood--Miss Ellinor Wellwood.'

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading A few well-bred bows, with the subsequent inevitable remarks about the weather followed, and as all seated themselves, Dr. Wodrow said, 'We have had a long ramble by the Linn, and even as far as the King's Haugh, and have just dropped in to have a cup of afternoon tea, my dears.'

term of address for a man

From this reading The latter entered, hat in hand, with the cheery confidence of one who knew he was welcome, saying, 'My dear girls, allow me to introduce two new friends--Captain Colville and Sir Redmond Sleath--Miss Wellwood--Miss Ellinor Wellwood.'

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading A day or two after the rencontre we have narrated, when the sisters were quietly reading in their little drawing-room, the curtained windows of which opened to the lovely glen, through which May flows, visitors were announced--two strangers and their old friend the parish minister.

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

From this reading The latter entered, hat in hand, with the cheery confidence of one who knew he was welcome, saying, 'My dear girls, allow me to introduce two new friends--Captain Colville and Sir Redmond Sleath--Miss Wellwood--Miss Ellinor Wellwood.'

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading Mary sweetly gave a smile of welcome and assent, as her hand went to the bell.

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

From this reading A day or two after the rencontre we have narrated, when the sisters were quietly reading in their little drawing-room, the curtained windows of which opened to the lovely glen, through which May flows, visitors were announced--two strangers and their old friend the parish minister.

following in time or order

From this reading A few well-bred bows, with the subsequent inevitable remarks about the weather followed, and as all seated themselves, Dr. Wodrow said, 'We have had a long ramble by the Linn, and even as far as the King's Haugh, and have just dropped in to have a cup of afternoon tea, my dears.'

in an affectionate or loving manner (“sweet” is sometimes a poetic or informal variant of “sweetly”)

From this reading Mary sweetly gave a smile of welcome and assent, as her hand went to the bell.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading A few well-bred bows, with the subsequent inevitable remarks about the weather followed, and as all seated themselves, Dr. Wodrow said, 'We have had a long ramble by the Linn, and even as far as the King's Haugh, and have just dropped in to have a cup of afternoon tea, my dears.'

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

From this reading THE INTRODUCTION.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A day or two after the rencontre we have narrated, when the sisters were quietly reading in their little drawing-room, the curtained windows of which opened to the lovely glen, through which May flows, visitors were announced--two strangers and their old friend the parish minister.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading A few well-bred bows, with the subsequent inevitable remarks about the weather followed, and as all seated themselves, Dr. Wodrow said, 'We have had a long ramble by the Linn, and even as far as the King's Haugh, and have just dropped in to have a cup of afternoon tea, my dears.'

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A day or two after the rencontre we have narrated, when the sisters were quietly reading in their little drawing-room, the curtained windows of which opened to the lovely glen, through which May flows, visitors were announced--two strangers and their old friend the parish minister.

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

From this reading A day or two after the rencontre we have narrated, when the sisters were quietly reading in their little drawing-room, the curtained windows of which opened to the lovely glen, through which May flows, visitors were announced--two strangers and their old friend the parish minister.

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

From this reading A day or two after the rencontre we have narrated, when the sisters were quietly reading in their little drawing-room, the curtained windows of which opened to the lovely glen, through which May flows, visitors were announced--two strangers and their old friend the parish minister.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading A day or two after the rencontre we have narrated, when the sisters were quietly reading in their little drawing-room, the curtained windows of which opened to the lovely glen, through which May flows, visitors were announced--two strangers and their old friend the parish minister.

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

From this reading The latter entered, hat in hand, with the cheery confidence of one who knew he was welcome, saying, 'My dear girls, allow me to introduce two new friends--Captain Colville and Sir Redmond Sleath--Miss Wellwood--Miss Ellinor Wellwood.'

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading A day or two after the rencontre we have narrated, when the sisters were quietly reading in their little drawing-room, the curtained windows of which opened to the lovely glen, through which May flows, visitors were announced--two strangers and their old friend the parish minister.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading A few well-bred bows, with the subsequent inevitable remarks about the weather followed, and as all seated themselves, Dr. Wodrow said, 'We have had a long ramble by the Linn, and even as far as the King's Haugh, and have just dropped in to have a cup of afternoon tea, my dears.'

accept gladly

From this reading The latter entered, hat in hand, with the cheery confidence of one who knew he was welcome, saying, 'My dear girls, allow me to introduce two new friends--Captain Colville and Sir Redmond Sleath--Miss Wellwood--Miss Ellinor Wellwood.'

of good upbringing

From this reading A few well-bred bows, with the subsequent inevitable remarks about the weather followed, and as all seated themselves, Dr. Wodrow said, 'We have had a long ramble by the Linn, and even as far as the King's Haugh, and have just dropped in to have a cup of afternoon tea, my dears.'

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

From this reading The latter entered, hat in hand, with the cheery confidence of one who knew he was welcome, saying, 'My dear girls, allow me to introduce two new friends--Captain Colville and Sir Redmond Sleath--Miss Wellwood--Miss Ellinor Wellwood.'

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

From this reading Mary sweetly gave a smile of welcome and assent, as her hand went to the bell.

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

From this reading A day or two after the rencontre we have narrated, when the sisters were quietly reading in their little drawing-room, the curtained windows of which opened to the lovely glen, through which May flows, visitors were announced--two strangers and their old friend the parish minister.

at the time that

From this reading A day or two after the rencontre we have narrated, when the sisters were quietly reading in their little drawing-room, the curtained windows of which opened to the lovely glen, through which May flows, visitors were announced--two strangers and their old friend the parish minister.

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

From this reading A day or two after the rencontre we have narrated, when the sisters were quietly reading in their little drawing-room, the curtained windows of which opened to the lovely glen, through which May flows, visitors were announced--two strangers and their old friend the parish minister.

which person or people

From this reading The latter entered, hat in hand, with the cheery confidence of one who knew he was welcome, saying, 'My dear girls, allow me to introduce two new friends--Captain Colville and Sir Redmond Sleath--Miss Wellwood--Miss Ellinor Wellwood.'

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From this reading A day or two after the rencontre we have narrated, when the sisters were quietly reading in their little drawing-room, the curtained windows of which opened to the lovely glen, through which May flows, visitors were announced--two strangers and their old friend the parish minister.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The latter entered, hat in hand, with the cheery confidence of one who knew he was welcome, saying, 'My dear girls, allow me to introduce two new friends--Captain Colville and Sir Redmond Sleath--Miss Wellwood--Miss Ellinor Wellwood.'

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From this reading A few well-bred bows, with the subsequent inevitable remarks about the weather followed, and as all seated themselves, Dr. Wodrow said, 'We have had a long ramble by the Linn, and even as far as the King's Haugh, and have just dropped in to have a cup of afternoon tea, my dears.'