Chapter XXXVIII

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

From this reading Edna had promised Georgie that not a long time should elapse before she would make herself known to Roy and his mother.

later than; following

From this reading She had also promised Uncle Phil an early visit to Rocky Point; and within a week or so after Jack’s departure for Europe, she asked and obtained permission from Mrs. Churchill to go to her old home.

possessive form of “allen” — United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)

From this reading It was very lonely at Leighton without her; and Roy found the time hanging heavily on his hands, and was trying hard to make himself believe that his property at Rocky Point required personal looking after, when he received through Miss Pepper a letter from Edna, expressing her sympathy with him in his recent loss, and saying that if he would come to Allen’s Hill, at such a time, she would be there to meet him.

in addition

From this reading She had also promised Uncle Phil an early visit to Rocky Point; and within a week or so after Jack’s departure for Europe, she asked and obtained permission from Mrs. Churchill to go to her old home.

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

From this reading She had also promised Uncle Phil an early visit to Rocky Point; and within a week or so after Jack’s departure for Europe, she asked and obtained permission from Mrs. Churchill to go to her old home.

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

From this reading Edna had promised Georgie that not a long time should elapse before she would make herself known to Roy and his mother.

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

From this reading She had also promised Uncle Phil an early visit to Rocky Point; and within a week or so after Jack’s departure for Europe, she asked and obtained permission from Mrs. Churchill to go to her old home.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was very lonely at Leighton without her; and Roy found the time hanging heavily on his hands, and was trying hard to make himself believe that his property at Rocky Point required personal looking after, when he received through Miss Pepper a letter from Edna, expressing her sympathy with him in his recent loss, and saying that if he would come to Allen’s Hill, at such a time, she would be there to meet him.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It was very lonely at Leighton without her; and Roy found the time hanging heavily on his hands, and was trying hard to make himself believe that his property at Rocky Point required personal looking after, when he received through Miss Pepper a letter from Edna, expressing her sympathy with him in his recent loss, and saying that if he would come to Allen’s Hill, at such a time, she would be there to meet him.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Edna had promised Georgie that not a long time should elapse before she would make herself known to Roy and his mother.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading It was very lonely at Leighton without her; and Roy found the time hanging heavily on his hands, and was trying hard to make himself believe that his property at Rocky Point required personal looking after, when he received through Miss Pepper a letter from Edna, expressing her sympathy with him in his recent loss, and saying that if he would come to Allen’s Hill, at such a time, she would be there to meet him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Indeed, she had written to him but once since his engagement with Georgie.

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

From this reading She had also promised Uncle Phil an early visit to Rocky Point; and within a week or so after Jack’s departure for Europe, she asked and obtained permission from Mrs. Churchill to go to her old home.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It was very lonely at Leighton without her; and Roy found the time hanging heavily on his hands, and was trying hard to make himself believe that his property at Rocky Point required personal looking after, when he received through Miss Pepper a letter from Edna, expressing her sympathy with him in his recent loss, and saying that if he would come to Allen’s Hill, at such a time, she would be there to meet him.

the act of departing

From this reading She had also promised Uncle Phil an early visit to Rocky Point; and within a week or so after Jack’s departure for Europe, she asked and obtained permission from Mrs. Churchill to go to her old home.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading She had also promised Uncle Phil an early visit to Rocky Point; and within a week or so after Jack’s departure for Europe, she asked and obtained permission from Mrs. Churchill to go to her old home.

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From this reading Edna had promised Georgie that not a long time should elapse before she would make herself known to Roy and his mother.

pass by

From this reading Edna had promised Georgie that not a long time should elapse before she would make herself known to Roy and his mother.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading Indeed, she had written to him but once since his engagement with Georgie.

the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles

From this reading She had also promised Uncle Phil an early visit to Rocky Point; and within a week or so after Jack’s departure for Europe, she asked and obtained permission from Mrs. Churchill to go to her old home.

-ing form of “express” — give expression to

From this reading It was very lonely at Leighton without her; and Roy found the time hanging heavily on his hands, and was trying hard to make himself believe that his property at Rocky Point required personal looking after, when he received through Miss Pepper a letter from Edna, expressing her sympathy with him in his recent loss, and saying that if he would come to Allen’s Hill, at such a time, she would be there to meet him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She had also promised Uncle Phil an early visit to Rocky Point; and within a week or so after Jack’s departure for Europe, she asked and obtained permission from Mrs. Churchill to go to her old home.

set up or found

From this reading It was very lonely at Leighton without her; and Roy found the time hanging heavily on his hands, and was trying hard to make himself believe that his property at Rocky Point required personal looking after, when he received through Miss Pepper a letter from Edna, expressing her sympathy with him in his recent loss, and saying that if he would come to Allen’s Hill, at such a time, she would be there to meet him.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She had also promised Uncle Phil an early visit to Rocky Point; and within a week or so after Jack’s departure for Europe, she asked and obtained permission from Mrs. Churchill to go to her old home.

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From this reading Edna had promised Georgie that not a long time should elapse before she would make herself known to Roy and his mother.

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

From this reading She had also promised Uncle Phil an early visit to Rocky Point; and within a week or so after Jack’s departure for Europe, she asked and obtained permission from Mrs. Churchill to go to her old home.

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

From this reading Edna had promised Georgie that not a long time should elapse before she would make herself known to Roy and his mother.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading It was very lonely at Leighton without her; and Roy found the time hanging heavily on his hands, and was trying hard to make himself believe that his property at Rocky Point required personal looking after, when he received through Miss Pepper a letter from Edna, expressing her sympathy with him in his recent loss, and saying that if he would come to Allen’s Hill, at such a time, she would be there to meet him.

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading It was very lonely at Leighton without her; and Roy found the time hanging heavily on his hands, and was trying hard to make himself believe that his property at Rocky Point required personal looking after, when he received through Miss Pepper a letter from Edna, expressing her sympathy with him in his recent loss, and saying that if he would come to Allen’s Hill, at such a time, she would be there to meet him.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading It was very lonely at Leighton without her; and Roy found the time hanging heavily on his hands, and was trying hard to make himself believe that his property at Rocky Point required personal looking after, when he received through Miss Pepper a letter from Edna, expressing her sympathy with him in his recent loss, and saying that if he would come to Allen’s Hill, at such a time, she would be there to meet him.

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

From this reading It was very lonely at Leighton without her; and Roy found the time hanging heavily on his hands, and was trying hard to make himself believe that his property at Rocky Point required personal looking after, when he received through Miss Pepper a letter from Edna, expressing her sympathy with him in his recent loss, and saying that if he would come to Allen’s Hill, at such a time, she would be there to meet him.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Roy had not heard from Edna before in a long, long time.

to a considerable degree

From this reading It was very lonely at Leighton without her; and Roy found the time hanging heavily on his hands, and was trying hard to make himself believe that his property at Rocky Point required personal looking after, when he received through Miss Pepper a letter from Edna, expressing her sympathy with him in his recent loss, and saying that if he would come to Allen’s Hill, at such a time, she would be there to meet him.

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

From this reading She had also promised Uncle Phil an early visit to Rocky Point; and within a week or so after Jack’s departure for Europe, she asked and obtained permission from Mrs. Churchill to go to her old home.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Edna had promised Georgie that not a long time should elapse before she would make herself known to Roy and his mother.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading It was very lonely at Leighton without her; and Roy found the time hanging heavily on his hands, and was trying hard to make himself believe that his property at Rocky Point required personal looking after, when he received through Miss Pepper a letter from Edna, expressing her sympathy with him in his recent loss, and saying that if he would come to Allen’s Hill, at such a time, she would be there to meet him.

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

From this reading It was very lonely at Leighton without her; and Roy found the time hanging heavily on his hands, and was trying hard to make himself believe that his property at Rocky Point required personal looking after, when he received through Miss Pepper a letter from Edna, expressing her sympathy with him in his recent loss, and saying that if he would come to Allen’s Hill, at such a time, she would be there to meet him.

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

From this reading It was very lonely at Leighton without her; and Roy found the time hanging heavily on his hands, and was trying hard to make himself believe that his property at Rocky Point required personal looking after, when he received through Miss Pepper a letter from Edna, expressing her sympathy with him in his recent loss, and saying that if he would come to Allen’s Hill, at such a time, she would be there to meet him.

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

From this reading Edna had promised Georgie that not a long time should elapse before she would make herself known to Roy and his mother.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading She had also promised Uncle Phil an early visit to Rocky Point; and within a week or so after Jack’s departure for Europe, she asked and obtained permission from Mrs. Churchill to go to her old home.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It was very lonely at Leighton without her; and Roy found the time hanging heavily on his hands, and was trying hard to make himself believe that his property at Rocky Point required personal looking after, when he received through Miss Pepper a letter from Edna, expressing her sympathy with him in his recent loss, and saying that if he would come to Allen’s Hill, at such a time, she would be there to meet him.

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

From this reading It was very lonely at Leighton without her; and Roy found the time hanging heavily on his hands, and was trying hard to make himself believe that his property at Rocky Point required personal looking after, when he received through Miss Pepper a letter from Edna, expressing her sympathy with him in his recent loss, and saying that if he would come to Allen’s Hill, at such a time, she would be there to meet him.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, she had written to him but once since his engagement with Georgie.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was very lonely at Leighton without her; and Roy found the time hanging heavily on his hands, and was trying hard to make himself believe that his property at Rocky Point required personal looking after, when he received through Miss Pepper a letter from Edna, expressing her sympathy with him in his recent loss, and saying that if he would come to Allen’s Hill, at such a time, she would be there to meet him.

possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount

From this reading She had also promised Uncle Phil an early visit to Rocky Point; and within a week or so after Jack’s departure for Europe, she asked and obtained permission from Mrs. Churchill to go to her old home.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Edna had promised Georgie that not a long time should elapse before she would make herself known to Roy and his mother.

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

From this reading It was very lonely at Leighton without her; and Roy found the time hanging heavily on his hands, and was trying hard to make himself believe that his property at Rocky Point required personal looking after, when he received through Miss Pepper a letter from Edna, expressing her sympathy with him in his recent loss, and saying that if he would come to Allen’s Hill, at such a time, she would be there to meet him.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading It was very lonely at Leighton without her; and Roy found the time hanging heavily on his hands, and was trying hard to make himself believe that his property at Rocky Point required personal looking after, when he received through Miss Pepper a letter from Edna, expressing her sympathy with him in his recent loss, and saying that if he would come to Allen’s Hill, at such a time, she would be there to meet him.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading It was very lonely at Leighton without her; and Roy found the time hanging heavily on his hands, and was trying hard to make himself believe that his property at Rocky Point required personal looking after, when he received through Miss Pepper a letter from Edna, expressing her sympathy with him in his recent loss, and saying that if he would come to Allen’s Hill, at such a time, she would be there to meet him.

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 Edna had promised Georgie that not a long time should elapse before she would make herself known to Roy and his mother.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading It was very lonely at Leighton without her; and Roy found the time hanging heavily on his hands, and was trying hard to make himself believe that his property at Rocky Point required personal looking after, when he received through Miss Pepper a letter from Edna, expressing her sympathy with him in his recent loss, and saying that if he would come to Allen’s Hill, at such a time, she would be there to meet him.

something that is lost

From this reading It was very lonely at Leighton without her; and Roy found the time hanging heavily on his hands, and was trying hard to make himself believe that his property at Rocky Point required personal looking after, when he received through Miss Pepper a letter from Edna, expressing her sympathy with him in his recent loss, and saying that if he would come to Allen’s Hill, at such a time, she would be there to meet him.

engage in

From this reading Edna had promised Georgie that not a long time should elapse before she would make herself known to Roy and his mother.

come together

From this reading It was very lonely at Leighton without her; and Roy found the time hanging heavily on his hands, and was trying hard to make himself believe that his property at Rocky Point required personal looking after, when he received through Miss Pepper a letter from Edna, expressing her sympathy with him in his recent loss, and saying that if he would come to Allen’s Hill, at such a time, she would be there to meet him.

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

From this reading It was very lonely at Leighton without her; and Roy found the time hanging heavily on his hands, and was trying hard to make himself believe that his property at Rocky Point required personal looking after, when he received through Miss Pepper a letter from Edna, expressing her sympathy with him in his recent loss, and saying that if he would come to Allen’s Hill, at such a time, she would be there to meet him.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Edna had promised Georgie that not a long time should elapse before she would make herself known to Roy and his mother.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading She had also promised Uncle Phil an early visit to Rocky Point; and within a week or so after Jack’s departure for Europe, she asked and obtained permission from Mrs. Churchill to go to her old home.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Edna had promised Georgie that not a long time should elapse before she would make herself known to Roy and his mother.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading She had also promised Uncle Phil an early visit to Rocky Point; and within a week or so after Jack’s departure for Europe, she asked and obtained permission from Mrs. Churchill to go to her old home.

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

From this reading She had also promised Uncle Phil an early visit to Rocky Point; and within a week or so after Jack’s departure for Europe, she asked and obtained permission from Mrs. Churchill to go to her old home.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was very lonely at Leighton without her; and Roy found the time hanging heavily on his hands, and was trying hard to make himself believe that his property at Rocky Point required personal looking after, when he received through Miss Pepper a letter from Edna, expressing her sympathy with him in his recent loss, and saying that if he would come to Allen’s Hill, at such a time, she would be there to meet him.

on one occasion

From this reading Indeed, she had written to him but once since his engagement with Georgie.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She had also promised Uncle Phil an early visit to Rocky Point; and within a week or so after Jack’s departure for Europe, she asked and obtained permission from Mrs. Churchill to go to her old home.

add pepper to

From this reading It was very lonely at Leighton without her; and Roy found the time hanging heavily on his hands, and was trying hard to make himself believe that his property at Rocky Point required personal looking after, when he received through Miss Pepper a letter from Edna, expressing her sympathy with him in his recent loss, and saying that if he would come to Allen’s Hill, at such a time, she would be there to meet him.

approval to do something

From this reading She had also promised Uncle Phil an early visit to Rocky Point; and within a week or so after Jack’s departure for Europe, she asked and obtained permission from Mrs. Churchill to go to her old home.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading It was very lonely at Leighton without her; and Roy found the time hanging heavily on his hands, and was trying hard to make himself believe that his property at Rocky Point required personal looking after, when he received through Miss Pepper a letter from Edna, expressing her sympathy with him in his recent loss, and saying that if he would come to Allen’s Hill, at such a time, she would be there to meet him.

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

From this reading She had also promised Uncle Phil an early visit to Rocky Point; and within a week or so after Jack’s departure for Europe, she asked and obtained permission from Mrs. Churchill to go to her old home.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading She had also promised Uncle Phil an early visit to Rocky Point; and within a week or so after Jack’s departure for Europe, she asked and obtained permission from Mrs. Churchill to go to her old home.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading Edna had promised Georgie that not a long time should elapse before she would make herself known to Roy and his mother.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading It was very lonely at Leighton without her; and Roy found the time hanging heavily on his hands, and was trying hard to make himself believe that his property at Rocky Point required personal looking after, when he received through Miss Pepper a letter from Edna, expressing her sympathy with him in his recent loss, and saying that if he would come to Allen’s Hill, at such a time, she would be there to meet him.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading It was very lonely at Leighton without her; and Roy found the time hanging heavily on his hands, and was trying hard to make himself believe that his property at Rocky Point required personal looking after, when he received through Miss Pepper a letter from Edna, expressing her sympathy with him in his recent loss, and saying that if he would come to Allen’s Hill, at such a time, she would be there to meet him.

new

From this reading It was very lonely at Leighton without her; and Roy found the time hanging heavily on his hands, and was trying hard to make himself believe that his property at Rocky Point required personal looking after, when he received through Miss Pepper a letter from Edna, expressing her sympathy with him in his recent loss, and saying that if he would come to Allen’s Hill, at such a time, she would be there to meet him.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading It was very lonely at Leighton without her; and Roy found the time hanging heavily on his hands, and was trying hard to make himself believe that his property at Rocky Point required personal looking after, when he received through Miss Pepper a letter from Edna, expressing her sympathy with him in his recent loss, and saying that if he would come to Allen’s Hill, at such a time, she would be there to meet him.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading She had also promised Uncle Phil an early visit to Rocky Point; and within a week or so after Jack’s departure for Europe, she asked and obtained permission from Mrs. Churchill to go to her old home.

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

From this reading Edna had promised Georgie that not a long time should elapse before she would make herself known to Roy and his mother.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading It was very lonely at Leighton without her; and Roy found the time hanging heavily on his hands, and was trying hard to make himself believe that his property at Rocky Point required personal looking after, when he received through Miss Pepper a letter from Edna, expressing her sympathy with him in his recent loss, and saying that if he would come to Allen’s Hill, at such a time, she would be there to meet him.

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

From this reading Edna had promised Georgie that not a long time should elapse before she would make herself known to Roy and his mother.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Edna had promised Georgie that not a long time should elapse before she would make herself known to Roy and his mother.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Indeed, she had written to him but once since his engagement with Georgie.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She had also promised Uncle Phil an early visit to Rocky Point; and within a week or so after Jack’s departure for Europe, she asked and obtained permission from Mrs. Churchill to go to her old home.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It was very lonely at Leighton without her; and Roy found the time hanging heavily on his hands, and was trying hard to make himself believe that his property at Rocky Point required personal looking after, when he received through Miss Pepper a letter from Edna, expressing her sympathy with him in his recent loss, and saying that if he would come to Allen’s Hill, at such a time, she would be there to meet him.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading It was very lonely at Leighton without her; and Roy found the time hanging heavily on his hands, and was trying hard to make himself believe that his property at Rocky Point required personal looking after, when he received through Miss Pepper a letter from Edna, expressing her sympathy with him in his recent loss, and saying that if he would come to Allen’s Hill, at such a time, she would be there to meet him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Edna had promised Georgie that not a long time should elapse before she would make herself known to Roy and his mother.

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

From this reading It was very lonely at Leighton without her; and Roy found the time hanging heavily on his hands, and was trying hard to make himself believe that his property at Rocky Point required personal looking after, when he received through Miss Pepper a letter from Edna, expressing her sympathy with him in his recent loss, and saying that if he would come to Allen’s Hill, at such a time, she would be there to meet him.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was very lonely at Leighton without her; and Roy found the time hanging heavily on his hands, and was trying hard to make himself believe that his property at Rocky Point required personal looking after, when he received through Miss Pepper a letter from Edna, expressing her sympathy with him in his recent loss, and saying that if he would come to Allen’s Hill, at such a time, she would be there to meet him.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading It was very lonely at Leighton without her; and Roy found the time hanging heavily on his hands, and was trying hard to make himself believe that his property at Rocky Point required personal looking after, when he received through Miss Pepper a letter from Edna, expressing her sympathy with him in his recent loss, and saying that if he would come to Allen’s Hill, at such a time, she would be there to meet him.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Edna had promised Georgie that not a long time should elapse before she would make herself known to Roy and his mother.

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

From this reading Edna had promised Georgie that not a long time should elapse before she would make herself known to Roy and his mother.

hard to endure

From this reading It was very lonely at Leighton without her; and Roy found the time hanging heavily on his hands, and was trying hard to make himself believe that his property at Rocky Point required personal looking after, when he received through Miss Pepper a letter from Edna, expressing her sympathy with him in his recent loss, and saying that if he would come to Allen’s Hill, at such a time, she would be there to meet him.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading She had also promised Uncle Phil an early visit to Rocky Point; and within a week or so after Jack’s departure for Europe, she asked and obtained permission from Mrs. Churchill to go to her old home.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was very lonely at Leighton without her; and Roy found the time hanging heavily on his hands, and was trying hard to make himself believe that his property at Rocky Point required personal looking after, when he received through Miss Pepper a letter from Edna, expressing her sympathy with him in his recent loss, and saying that if he would come to Allen’s Hill, at such a time, she would be there to meet him.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading She had also promised Uncle Phil an early visit to Rocky Point; and within a week or so after Jack’s departure for Europe, she asked and obtained permission from Mrs. Churchill to go to her old home.

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

From this reading It was very lonely at Leighton without her; and Roy found the time hanging heavily on his hands, and was trying hard to make himself believe that his property at Rocky Point required personal looking after, when he received through Miss Pepper a letter from Edna, expressing her sympathy with him in his recent loss, and saying that if he would come to Allen’s Hill, at such a time, she would be there to meet him.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading She had also promised Uncle Phil an early visit to Rocky Point; and within a week or so after Jack’s departure for Europe, she asked and obtained permission from Mrs. Churchill to go to her old home.

at the time that

From this reading It was very lonely at Leighton without her; and Roy found the time hanging heavily on his hands, and was trying hard to make himself believe that his property at Rocky Point required personal looking after, when he received through Miss Pepper a letter from Edna, expressing her sympathy with him in his recent loss, and saying that if he would come to Allen’s Hill, at such a time, she would be there to meet him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was very lonely at Leighton without her; and Roy found the time hanging heavily on his hands, and was trying hard to make himself believe that his property at Rocky Point required personal looking after, when he received through Miss Pepper a letter from Edna, expressing her sympathy with him in his recent loss, and saying that if he would come to Allen’s Hill, at such a time, she would be there to meet him.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading She had also promised Uncle Phil an early visit to Rocky Point; and within a week or so after Jack’s departure for Europe, she asked and obtained permission from Mrs. Churchill to go to her old home.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading It was very lonely at Leighton without her; and Roy found the time hanging heavily on his hands, and was trying hard to make himself believe that his property at Rocky Point required personal looking after, when he received through Miss Pepper a letter from Edna, expressing her sympathy with him in his recent loss, and saying that if he would come to Allen’s Hill, at such a time, she would be there to meet him.

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

From this reading Edna had promised Georgie that not a long time should elapse before she would make herself known to Roy and his mother.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading Indeed, she had written to him but once since his engagement with Georgie.