Chapter IV

anew

From this reading "Very nearly, my dear," he answered, raising his eyes to the clock on the mantelpiece, and then fixing them on his newspaper again.

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

From this reading "I believe the clock's rather slow, father, and it will take you quite quarter of an hour walking to the station.

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

From this reading COUSIN BECKY'S ARRIVAL AT BEAWORTHY "Isn't it nearly time for you to start, father?" asked Polly, turning from the window out of which, with her face pressed close to the glass, she had been watching the falling snow, and glancing at Mr. Trent, who, during the half-hour which had elapsed since the family had arisen from the tea-table, had been quietly reading the newspaper.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "Very nearly, my dear," he answered, raising his eyes to the clock on the mantelpiece, and then fixing them on his newspaper again.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading COUSIN BECKY'S ARRIVAL AT BEAWORTHY "Isn't it nearly time for you to start, father?" asked Polly, turning from the window out of which, with her face pressed close to the glass, she had been watching the falling snow, and glancing at Mr. Trent, who, during the half-hour which had elapsed since the family had arisen from the tea-table, had been quietly reading the newspaper.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading COUSIN BECKY'S ARRIVAL AT BEAWORTHY "Isn't it nearly time for you to start, father?" asked Polly, turning from the window out of which, with her face pressed close to the glass, she had been watching the falling snow, and glancing at Mr. Trent, who, during the half-hour which had elapsed since the family had arisen from the tea-table, had been quietly reading the newspaper.

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading "And Cousin Becky's train is not due to arrive till ten minutes past seven, so there's plenty of time.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading COUSIN BECKY'S ARRIVAL AT BEAWORTHY "Isn't it nearly time for you to start, father?" asked Polly, turning from the window out of which, with her face pressed close to the glass, she had been watching the falling snow, and glancing at Mr. Trent, who, during the half-hour which had elapsed since the family had arisen from the tea-table, had been quietly reading the newspaper.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading COUSIN BECKY'S ARRIVAL AT BEAWORTHY "Isn't it nearly time for you to start, father?" asked Polly, turning from the window out of which, with her face pressed close to the glass, she had been watching the falling snow, and glancing at Mr. Trent, who, during the half-hour which had elapsed since the family had arisen from the tea-table, had been quietly reading the newspaper.

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From this reading COUSIN BECKY'S ARRIVAL AT BEAWORTHY "Isn't it nearly time for you to start, father?" asked Polly, turning from the window out of which, with her face pressed close to the glass, she had been watching the falling snow, and glancing at Mr. Trent, who, during the half-hour which had elapsed since the family had arisen from the tea-table, had been quietly reading the newspaper.

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From this reading COUSIN BECKY'S ARRIVAL AT BEAWORTHY "Isn't it nearly time for you to start, father?" asked Polly, turning from the window out of which, with her face pressed close to the glass, she had been watching the falling snow, and glancing at Mr. Trent, who, during the half-hour which had elapsed since the family had arisen from the tea-table, had been quietly reading the newspaper.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading COUSIN BECKY'S ARRIVAL AT BEAWORTHY "Isn't it nearly time for you to start, father?" asked Polly, turning from the window out of which, with her face pressed close to the glass, she had been watching the falling snow, and glancing at Mr. Trent, who, during the half-hour which had elapsed since the family had arisen from the tea-table, had been quietly reading the newspaper.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading "I believe the clock's rather slow, father, and it will take you quite quarter of an hour walking to the station.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading "Very nearly, my dear," he answered, raising his eyes to the clock on the mantelpiece, and then fixing them on his newspaper again.

possessive form of “clock” — a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading "I believe the clock's rather slow, father, and it will take you quite quarter of an hour walking to the station.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading COUSIN BECKY'S ARRIVAL AT BEAWORTHY "Isn't it nearly time for you to start, father?" asked Polly, turning from the window out of which, with her face pressed close to the glass, she had been watching the falling snow, and glancing at Mr. Trent, who, during the half-hour which had elapsed since the family had arisen from the tea-table, had been quietly reading the newspaper.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading COUSIN BECKY'S ARRIVAL AT BEAWORTHY "Isn't it nearly time for you to start, father?" asked Polly, turning from the window out of which, with her face pressed close to the glass, she had been watching the falling snow, and glancing at Mr. Trent, who, during the half-hour which had elapsed since the family had arisen from the tea-table, had been quietly reading the newspaper.

dearly loved

From this reading "Very nearly, my dear," he answered, raising his eyes to the clock on the mantelpiece, and then fixing them on his newspaper again.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading "And Cousin Becky's train is not due to arrive till ten minutes past seven, so there's plenty of time.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading COUSIN BECKY'S ARRIVAL AT BEAWORTHY "Isn't it nearly time for you to start, father?" asked Polly, turning from the window out of which, with her face pressed close to the glass, she had been watching the falling snow, and glancing at Mr. Trent, who, during the half-hour which had elapsed since the family had arisen from the tea-table, had been quietly reading the newspaper.

(of time) having passed or slipped by

From this reading COUSIN BECKY'S ARRIVAL AT BEAWORTHY "Isn't it nearly time for you to start, father?" asked Polly, turning from the window out of which, with her face pressed close to the glass, she had been watching the falling snow, and glancing at Mr. Trent, who, during the half-hour which had elapsed since the family had arisen from the tea-table, had been quietly reading the newspaper.

opinion or judgment

From this reading "Very nearly, my dear," he answered, raising his eyes to the clock on the mantelpiece, and then fixing them on his newspaper again.

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

From this reading COUSIN BECKY'S ARRIVAL AT BEAWORTHY "Isn't it nearly time for you to start, father?" asked Polly, turning from the window out of which, with her face pressed close to the glass, she had been watching the falling snow, and glancing at Mr. Trent, who, during the half-hour which had elapsed since the family had arisen from the tea-table, had been quietly reading the newspaper.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading COUSIN BECKY'S ARRIVAL AT BEAWORTHY "Isn't it nearly time for you to start, father?" asked Polly, turning from the window out of which, with her face pressed close to the glass, she had been watching the falling snow, and glancing at Mr. Trent, who, during the half-hour which had elapsed since the family had arisen from the tea-table, had been quietly reading the newspaper.

a social unit living together

From this reading COUSIN BECKY'S ARRIVAL AT BEAWORTHY "Isn't it nearly time for you to start, father?" asked Polly, turning from the window out of which, with her face pressed close to the glass, she had been watching the falling snow, and glancing at Mr. Trent, who, during the half-hour which had elapsed since the family had arisen from the tea-table, had been quietly reading the newspaper.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading COUSIN BECKY'S ARRIVAL AT BEAWORTHY "Isn't it nearly time for you to start, father?" asked Polly, turning from the window out of which, with her face pressed close to the glass, she had been watching the falling snow, and glancing at Mr. Trent, who, during the half-hour which had elapsed since the family had arisen from the tea-table, had been quietly reading the newspaper.

the act of putting something in working order again

From this reading "Very nearly, my dear," he answered, raising his eyes to the clock on the mantelpiece, and then fixing them on his newspaper again.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading COUSIN BECKY'S ARRIVAL AT BEAWORTHY "Isn't it nearly time for you to start, father?" asked Polly, turning from the window out of which, with her face pressed close to the glass, she had been watching the falling snow, and glancing at Mr. Trent, who, during the half-hour which had elapsed since the family had arisen from the tea-table, had been quietly reading the newspaper.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading COUSIN BECKY'S ARRIVAL AT BEAWORTHY "Isn't it nearly time for you to start, father?" asked Polly, turning from the window out of which, with her face pressed close to the glass, she had been watching the falling snow, and glancing at Mr. Trent, who, during the half-hour which had elapsed since the family had arisen from the tea-table, had been quietly reading the newspaper.

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading COUSIN BECKY'S ARRIVAL AT BEAWORTHY "Isn't it nearly time for you to start, father?" asked Polly, turning from the window out of which, with her face pressed close to the glass, she had been watching the falling snow, and glancing at Mr. Trent, who, during the half-hour which had elapsed since the family had arisen from the tea-table, had been quietly reading the newspaper.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading COUSIN BECKY'S ARRIVAL AT BEAWORTHY "Isn't it nearly time for you to start, father?" asked Polly, turning from the window out of which, with her face pressed close to the glass, she had been watching the falling snow, and glancing at Mr. Trent, who, during the half-hour which had elapsed since the family had arisen from the tea-table, had been quietly reading the newspaper.

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

From this reading COUSIN BECKY'S ARRIVAL AT BEAWORTHY "Isn't it nearly time for you to start, father?" asked Polly, turning from the window out of which, with her face pressed close to the glass, she had been watching the falling snow, and glancing at Mr. Trent, who, during the half-hour which had elapsed since the family had arisen from the tea-table, had been quietly reading the newspaper.

a half of an hour

From this reading COUSIN BECKY'S ARRIVAL AT BEAWORTHY "Isn't it nearly time for you to start, father?" asked Polly, turning from the window out of which, with her face pressed close to the glass, she had been watching the falling snow, and glancing at Mr. Trent, who, during the half-hour which had elapsed since the family had arisen from the tea-table, had been quietly reading the newspaper.

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From this reading It's half-past six."

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

From this reading "Very nearly, my dear," he answered, raising his eyes to the clock on the mantelpiece, and then fixing them on his newspaper again.

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

From this reading COUSIN BECKY'S ARRIVAL AT BEAWORTHY "Isn't it nearly time for you to start, father?" asked Polly, turning from the window out of which, with her face pressed close to the glass, she had been watching the falling snow, and glancing at Mr. Trent, who, during the half-hour which had elapsed since the family had arisen from the tea-table, had been quietly reading the newspaper.

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

From this reading "Very nearly, my dear," he answered, raising his eyes to the clock on the mantelpiece, and then fixing them on his newspaper again.

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

From this reading "I believe the clock's rather slow, father, and it will take you quite quarter of an hour walking to the station.

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

From this reading "I believe the clock's rather slow, father, and it will take you quite quarter of an hour walking to the station.

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

From this reading "And Cousin Becky's train is not due to arrive till ten minutes past seven, so there's plenty of time.

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From this reading COUSIN BECKY'S ARRIVAL AT BEAWORTHY "Isn't it nearly time for you to start, father?" asked Polly, turning from the window out of which, with her face pressed close to the glass, she had been watching the falling snow, and glancing at Mr. Trent, who, during the half-hour which had elapsed since the family had arisen from the tea-table, had been quietly reading the newspaper.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading COUSIN BECKY'S ARRIVAL AT BEAWORTHY "Isn't it nearly time for you to start, father?" asked Polly, turning from the window out of which, with her face pressed close to the glass, she had been watching the falling snow, and glancing at Mr. Trent, who, during the half-hour which had elapsed since the family had arisen from the tea-table, had been quietly reading the newspaper.

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From this reading It's half-past six."

shelf that projects from wall above fireplace

From this reading "Very nearly, my dear," he answered, raising his eyes to the clock on the mantelpiece, and then fixing them on his newspaper again.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading "And Cousin Becky's train is not due to arrive till ten minutes past seven, so there's plenty of time.

a form of address for a man

From this reading COUSIN BECKY'S ARRIVAL AT BEAWORTHY "Isn't it nearly time for you to start, father?" asked Polly, turning from the window out of which, with her face pressed close to the glass, she had been watching the falling snow, and glancing at Mr. Trent, who, during the half-hour which had elapsed since the family had arisen from the tea-table, had been quietly reading the newspaper.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Very nearly, my dear," he answered, raising his eyes to the clock on the mantelpiece, and then fixing them on his newspaper again.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading COUSIN BECKY'S ARRIVAL AT BEAWORTHY "Isn't it nearly time for you to start, father?" asked Polly, turning from the window out of which, with her face pressed close to the glass, she had been watching the falling snow, and glancing at Mr. Trent, who, during the half-hour which had elapsed since the family had arisen from the tea-table, had been quietly reading the newspaper.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading COUSIN BECKY'S ARRIVAL AT BEAWORTHY "Isn't it nearly time for you to start, father?" asked Polly, turning from the window out of which, with her face pressed close to the glass, she had been watching the falling snow, and glancing at Mr. Trent, who, during the half-hour which had elapsed since the family had arisen from the tea-table, had been quietly reading the newspaper.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "And Cousin Becky's train is not due to arrive till ten minutes past seven, so there's plenty of time.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading COUSIN BECKY'S ARRIVAL AT BEAWORTHY "Isn't it nearly time for you to start, father?" asked Polly, turning from the window out of which, with her face pressed close to the glass, she had been watching the falling snow, and glancing at Mr. Trent, who, during the half-hour which had elapsed since the family had arisen from the tea-table, had been quietly reading the newspaper.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Very nearly, my dear," he answered, raising his eyes to the clock on the mantelpiece, and then fixing them on his newspaper again.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading COUSIN BECKY'S ARRIVAL AT BEAWORTHY "Isn't it nearly time for you to start, father?" asked Polly, turning from the window out of which, with her face pressed close to the glass, she had been watching the falling snow, and glancing at Mr. Trent, who, during the half-hour which had elapsed since the family had arisen from the tea-table, had been quietly reading the newspaper.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading "And Cousin Becky's train is not due to arrive till ten minutes past seven, so there's plenty of time.

a full supply

From this reading "And Cousin Becky's train is not due to arrive till ten minutes past seven, so there's plenty of time.

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From this reading COUSIN BECKY'S ARRIVAL AT BEAWORTHY "Isn't it nearly time for you to start, father?" asked Polly, turning from the window out of which, with her face pressed close to the glass, she had been watching the falling snow, and glancing at Mr. Trent, who, during the half-hour which had elapsed since the family had arisen from the tea-table, had been quietly reading the newspaper.

compacted by ironing

From this reading COUSIN BECKY'S ARRIVAL AT BEAWORTHY "Isn't it nearly time for you to start, father?" asked Polly, turning from the window out of which, with her face pressed close to the glass, she had been watching the falling snow, and glancing at Mr. Trent, who, during the half-hour which had elapsed since the family had arisen from the tea-table, had been quietly reading the newspaper.

one of four equal parts

From this reading "I believe the clock's rather slow, father, and it will take you quite quarter of an hour walking to the station.

with low volume

From this reading COUSIN BECKY'S ARRIVAL AT BEAWORTHY "Isn't it nearly time for you to start, father?" asked Polly, turning from the window out of which, with her face pressed close to the glass, she had been watching the falling snow, and glancing at Mr. Trent, who, during the half-hour which had elapsed since the family had arisen from the tea-table, had been quietly reading the newspaper.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading "I believe the clock's rather slow, father, and it will take you quite quarter of an hour walking to the station.

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading "Very nearly, my dear," he answered, raising his eyes to the clock on the mantelpiece, and then fixing them on his newspaper again.

on the contrary

From this reading "I believe the clock's rather slow, father, and it will take you quite quarter of an hour walking to the station.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading COUSIN BECKY'S ARRIVAL AT BEAWORTHY "Isn't it nearly time for you to start, father?" asked Polly, turning from the window out of which, with her face pressed close to the glass, she had been watching the falling snow, and glancing at Mr. Trent, who, during the half-hour which had elapsed since the family had arisen from the tea-table, had been quietly reading the newspaper.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading "And Cousin Becky's train is not due to arrive till ten minutes past seven, so there's plenty of time.

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

From this reading COUSIN BECKY'S ARRIVAL AT BEAWORTHY "Isn't it nearly time for you to start, father?" asked Polly, turning from the window out of which, with her face pressed close to the glass, she had been watching the falling snow, and glancing at Mr. Trent, who, during the half-hour which had elapsed since the family had arisen from the tea-table, had been quietly reading the newspaper.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading COUSIN BECKY'S ARRIVAL AT BEAWORTHY "Isn't it nearly time for you to start, father?" asked Polly, turning from the window out of which, with her face pressed close to the glass, she had been watching the falling snow, and glancing at Mr. Trent, who, during the half-hour which had elapsed since the family had arisen from the tea-table, had been quietly reading the newspaper.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading It's half-past six."

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading "I believe the clock's rather slow, father, and it will take you quite quarter of an hour walking to the station.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading COUSIN BECKY'S ARRIVAL AT BEAWORTHY "Isn't it nearly time for you to start, father?" asked Polly, turning from the window out of which, with her face pressed close to the glass, she had been watching the falling snow, and glancing at Mr. Trent, who, during the half-hour which had elapsed since the family had arisen from the tea-table, had been quietly reading the newspaper.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "And Cousin Becky's train is not due to arrive till ten minutes past seven, so there's plenty of time.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading COUSIN BECKY'S ARRIVAL AT BEAWORTHY "Isn't it nearly time for you to start, father?" asked Polly, turning from the window out of which, with her face pressed close to the glass, she had been watching the falling snow, and glancing at Mr. Trent, who, during the half-hour which had elapsed since the family had arisen from the tea-table, had been quietly reading the newspaper.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading "I believe the clock's rather slow, father, and it will take you quite quarter of an hour walking to the station.

carry out

From this reading "I believe the clock's rather slow, father, and it will take you quite quarter of an hour walking to the station.

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From this reading COUSIN BECKY'S ARRIVAL AT BEAWORTHY "Isn't it nearly time for you to start, father?" asked Polly, turning from the window out of which, with her face pressed close to the glass, she had been watching the falling snow, and glancing at Mr. Trent, who, during the half-hour which had elapsed since the family had arisen from the tea-table, had been quietly reading the newspaper.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading "And Cousin Becky's train is not due to arrive till ten minutes past seven, so there's plenty of time.

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

From this reading COUSIN BECKY'S ARRIVAL AT BEAWORTHY "Isn't it nearly time for you to start, father?" asked Polly, turning from the window out of which, with her face pressed close to the glass, she had been watching the falling snow, and glancing at Mr. Trent, who, during the half-hour which had elapsed since the family had arisen from the tea-table, had been quietly reading the newspaper.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "Very nearly, my dear," he answered, raising his eyes to the clock on the mantelpiece, and then fixing them on his newspaper again.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "Very nearly, my dear," he answered, raising his eyes to the clock on the mantelpiece, and then fixing them on his newspaper again.

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From this reading "And Cousin Becky's train is not due to arrive till ten minutes past seven, so there's plenty of time.

up to a particular time

From this reading "And Cousin Becky's train is not due to arrive till ten minutes past seven, so there's plenty of time.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading COUSIN BECKY'S ARRIVAL AT BEAWORTHY "Isn't it nearly time for you to start, father?" asked Polly, turning from the window out of which, with her face pressed close to the glass, she had been watching the falling snow, and glancing at Mr. Trent, who, during the half-hour which had elapsed since the family had arisen from the tea-table, had been quietly reading the newspaper.

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

From this reading COUSIN BECKY'S ARRIVAL AT BEAWORTHY "Isn't it nearly time for you to start, father?" asked Polly, turning from the window out of which, with her face pressed close to the glass, she had been watching the falling snow, and glancing at Mr. Trent, who, during the half-hour which had elapsed since the family had arisen from the tea-table, had been quietly reading the newspaper.

create by training and teaching

From this reading "And Cousin Becky's train is not due to arrive till ten minutes past seven, so there's plenty of time.

a river in central England that flows generally northeastward to join with the Ouse River and form the Humber

From this reading COUSIN BECKY'S ARRIVAL AT BEAWORTHY "Isn't it nearly time for you to start, father?" asked Polly, turning from the window out of which, with her face pressed close to the glass, she had been watching the falling snow, and glancing at Mr. Trent, who, during the half-hour which had elapsed since the family had arisen from the tea-table, had been quietly reading the newspaper.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading COUSIN BECKY'S ARRIVAL AT BEAWORTHY "Isn't it nearly time for you to start, father?" asked Polly, turning from the window out of which, with her face pressed close to the glass, she had been watching the falling snow, and glancing at Mr. Trent, who, during the half-hour which had elapsed since the family had arisen from the tea-table, had been quietly reading the newspaper.

precisely as stated

From this reading "Very nearly, my dear," he answered, raising his eyes to the clock on the mantelpiece, and then fixing them on his newspaper again.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading "I believe the clock's rather slow, father, and it will take you quite quarter of an hour walking to the station.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading COUSIN BECKY'S ARRIVAL AT BEAWORTHY "Isn't it nearly time for you to start, father?" asked Polly, turning from the window out of which, with her face pressed close to the glass, she had been watching the falling snow, and glancing at Mr. Trent, who, during the half-hour which had elapsed since the family had arisen from the tea-table, had been quietly reading the newspaper.

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

From this reading COUSIN BECKY'S ARRIVAL AT BEAWORTHY "Isn't it nearly time for you to start, father?" asked Polly, turning from the window out of which, with her face pressed close to the glass, she had been watching the falling snow, and glancing at Mr. Trent, who, during the half-hour which had elapsed since the family had arisen from the tea-table, had been quietly reading the newspaper.

which person or people

From this reading COUSIN BECKY'S ARRIVAL AT BEAWORTHY "Isn't it nearly time for you to start, father?" asked Polly, turning from the window out of which, with her face pressed close to the glass, she had been watching the falling snow, and glancing at Mr. Trent, who, during the half-hour which had elapsed since the family had arisen from the tea-table, had been quietly reading the newspaper.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "I believe the clock's rather slow, father, and it will take you quite quarter of an hour walking to the station.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading COUSIN BECKY'S ARRIVAL AT BEAWORTHY "Isn't it nearly time for you to start, father?" asked Polly, turning from the window out of which, with her face pressed close to the glass, she had been watching the falling snow, and glancing at Mr. Trent, who, during the half-hour which had elapsed since the family had arisen from the tea-table, had been quietly reading the newspaper.

in the company of; together with

From this reading COUSIN BECKY'S ARRIVAL AT BEAWORTHY "Isn't it nearly time for you to start, father?" asked Polly, turning from the window out of which, with her face pressed close to the glass, she had been watching the falling snow, and glancing at Mr. Trent, who, during the half-hour which had elapsed since the family had arisen from the tea-table, had been quietly reading the newspaper.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading COUSIN BECKY'S ARRIVAL AT BEAWORTHY "Isn't it nearly time for you to start, father?" asked Polly, turning from the window out of which, with her face pressed close to the glass, she had been watching the falling snow, and glancing at Mr. Trent, who, during the half-hour which had elapsed since the family had arisen from the tea-table, had been quietly reading the newspaper.