Chapter XXXVIII · Chapter 38

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

From this reading Certainly not Andy--he had not thought of him--and his pulse quickened with a feeling of eagerness and hope renewed when he caught sight of his brother's beaming face and felt the pressure of his broad hand.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Arrived there, Andy fell to capering across the floor, while Richard looked on, puzzled to decide whether his weak brother had gone wholly daft or not.

(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 RICHARD AND ETHELYN Arrived at Davenport, and so near his home that he could discern its roofs and chimneys, the hope which had kept Richard up all through his rapid journey began to give way, and he hardly knew what or whom he expected to find, as he went up the steps to his house and rang the door bell.

Having no one else present.

From this reading In his delight Andy kissed his brother two or three times during the interval it took to get him through the hall into the reception room, where they were alone.

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

From this reading RICHARD AND ETHELYN Arrived at Davenport, and so near his home that he could discern its roofs and chimneys, the hope which had kept Richard up all through his rapid journey began to give way, and he hardly knew what or whom he expected to find, as he went up the steps to his house and rang the door bell.

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From this reading Certainly not Andy--he had not thought of him--and his pulse quickened with a feeling of eagerness and hope renewed when he caught sight of his brother's beaming face and felt the pressure of his broad hand.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading RICHARD AND ETHELYN Arrived at Davenport, and so near his home that he could discern its roofs and chimneys, the hope which had kept Richard up all through his rapid journey began to give way, and he hardly knew what or whom he expected to find, as he went up the steps to his house and rang the door bell.

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

From this reading RICHARD AND ETHELYN Arrived at Davenport, and so near his home that he could discern its roofs and chimneys, the hope which had kept Richard up all through his rapid journey began to give way, and he hardly knew what or whom he expected to find, as he went up the steps to his house and rang the door bell.

excessively forward

From this reading Recollecting himself at last, and assuming a more sober attitude, Andy came close to him and whispered:

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading RICHARD AND ETHELYN Arrived at Davenport, and so near his home that he could discern its roofs and chimneys, the hope which had kept Richard up all through his rapid journey began to give way, and he hardly knew what or whom he expected to find, as he went up the steps to his house and rang the door bell.

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

From this reading Recollecting himself at last, and assuming a more sober attitude, Andy came close to him and whispered:

cheerful and bright

From this reading Certainly not Andy--he had not thought of him--and his pulse quickened with a feeling of eagerness and hope renewed when he caught sight of his brother's beaming face and felt the pressure of his broad hand.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading RICHARD AND ETHELYN Arrived at Davenport, and so near his home that he could discern its roofs and chimneys, the hope which had kept Richard up all through his rapid journey began to give way, and he hardly knew what or whom he expected to find, as he went up the steps to his house and rang the door bell.

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

From this reading RICHARD AND ETHELYN Arrived at Davenport, and so near his home that he could discern its roofs and chimneys, the hope which had kept Richard up all through his rapid journey began to give way, and he hardly knew what or whom he expected to find, as he went up the steps to his house and rang the door bell.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Certainly not Andy--he had not thought of him--and his pulse quickened with a feeling of eagerness and hope renewed when he caught sight of his brother's beaming face and felt the pressure of his broad hand.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading In his delight Andy kissed his brother two or three times during the interval it took to get him through the hall into the reception room, where they were alone.

possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Certainly not Andy--he had not thought of him--and his pulse quickened with a feeling of eagerness and hope renewed when he caught sight of his brother's beaming face and felt the pressure of his broad hand.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Recollecting himself at last, and assuming a more sober attitude, Andy came close to him and whispered:

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From this reading Arrived there, Andy fell to capering across the floor, while Richard looked on, puzzled to decide whether his weak brother had gone wholly daft or not.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Certainly not Andy--he had not thought of him--and his pulse quickened with a feeling of eagerness and hope renewed when he caught sight of his brother's beaming face and felt the pressure of his broad hand.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Certainly not Andy--he had not thought of him--and his pulse quickened with a feeling of eagerness and hope renewed when he caught sight of his brother's beaming face and felt the pressure of his broad hand.

plural of “chimney” — a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building

From this reading RICHARD AND ETHELYN Arrived at Davenport, and so near his home that he could discern its roofs and chimneys, the hope which had kept Richard up all through his rapid journey began to give way, and he hardly knew what or whom he expected to find, as he went up the steps to his house and rang the door bell.

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

From this reading Recollecting himself at last, and assuming a more sober attitude, Andy came close to him and whispered:

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading RICHARD AND ETHELYN Arrived at Davenport, and so near his home that he could discern its roofs and chimneys, the hope which had kept Richard up all through his rapid journey began to give way, and he hardly knew what or whom he expected to find, as he went up the steps to his house and rang the door bell.

informal or slang terms for mentally irregular

From this reading Arrived there, Andy fell to capering across the floor, while Richard looked on, puzzled to decide whether his weak brother had gone wholly daft or not.

a city in eastern Iowa on the Mississippi River across from Moline and Rock Island

From this reading RICHARD AND ETHELYN Arrived at Davenport, and so near his home that he could discern its roofs and chimneys, the hope which had kept Richard up all through his rapid journey began to give way, and he hardly knew what or whom he expected to find, as he went up the steps to his house and rang the door bell.

reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading Arrived there, Andy fell to capering across the floor, while Richard looked on, puzzled to decide whether his weak brother had gone wholly daft or not.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading In his delight Andy kissed his brother two or three times during the interval it took to get him through the hall into the reception room, where they were alone.

detect with the senses

From this reading RICHARD AND ETHELYN Arrived at Davenport, and so near his home that he could discern its roofs and chimneys, the hope which had kept Richard up all through his rapid journey began to give way, and he hardly knew what or whom he expected to find, as he went up the steps to his house and rang the door bell.

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

From this reading RICHARD AND ETHELYN Arrived at Davenport, and so near his home that he could discern its roofs and chimneys, the hope which had kept Richard up all through his rapid journey began to give way, and he hardly knew what or whom he expected to find, as he went up the steps to his house and rang the door bell.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading In his delight Andy kissed his brother two or three times during the interval it took to get him through the hall into the reception room, where they were alone.

a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something

From this reading Certainly not Andy--he had not thought of him--and his pulse quickened with a feeling of eagerness and hope renewed when he caught sight of his brother's beaming face and felt the pressure of his broad hand.

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

From this reading RICHARD AND ETHELYN Arrived at Davenport, and so near his home that he could discern its roofs and chimneys, the hope which had kept Richard up all through his rapid journey began to give way, and he hardly knew what or whom he expected to find, as he went up the steps to his house and rang the door bell.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading RICHARD AND ETHELYN Arrived at Davenport, and so near his home that he could discern its roofs and chimneys, the hope which had kept Richard up all through his rapid journey began to give way, and he hardly knew what or whom he expected to find, as he went up the steps to his house and rang the door bell.

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

From this reading Certainly not Andy--he had not thought of him--and his pulse quickened with a feeling of eagerness and hope renewed when he caught sight of his brother's beaming face and felt the pressure of his broad hand.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Certainly not Andy--he had not thought of him--and his pulse quickened with a feeling of eagerness and hope renewed when he caught sight of his brother's beaming face and felt the pressure of his broad hand.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Arrived there, Andy fell to capering across the floor, while Richard looked on, puzzled to decide whether his weak brother had gone wholly daft or not.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Certainly not Andy--he had not thought of him--and his pulse quickened with a feeling of eagerness and hope renewed when he caught sight of his brother's beaming face and felt the pressure of his broad hand.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading RICHARD AND ETHELYN Arrived at Davenport, and so near his home that he could discern its roofs and chimneys, the hope which had kept Richard up all through his rapid journey began to give way, and he hardly knew what or whom he expected to find, as he went up the steps to his house and rang the door bell.

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

From this reading Arrived there, Andy fell to capering across the floor, while Richard looked on, puzzled to decide whether his weak brother had gone wholly daft or not.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading In his delight Andy kissed his brother two or three times during the interval it took to get him through the hall into the reception room, where they were alone.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading RICHARD AND ETHELYN Arrived at Davenport, and so near his home that he could discern its roofs and chimneys, the hope which had kept Richard up all through his rapid journey began to give way, and he hardly knew what or whom he expected to find, as he went up the steps to his house and rang the door bell.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Arrived there, Andy fell to capering across the floor, while Richard looked on, puzzled to decide whether his weak brother had gone wholly daft or not.

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

From this reading RICHARD AND ETHELYN Arrived at Davenport, and so near his home that he could discern its roofs and chimneys, the hope which had kept Richard up all through his rapid journey began to give way, and he hardly knew what or whom he expected to find, as he went up the steps to his house and rang the door bell.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading In his delight Andy kissed his brother two or three times during the interval it took to get him through the hall into the reception room, where they were alone.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Certainly not Andy--he had not thought of him--and his pulse quickened with a feeling of eagerness and hope renewed when he caught sight of his brother's beaming face and felt the pressure of his broad hand.

only a very short time before

From this reading RICHARD AND ETHELYN Arrived at Davenport, and so near his home that he could discern its roofs and chimneys, the hope which had kept Richard up all through his rapid journey began to give way, and he hardly knew what or whom he expected to find, as he went up the steps to his house and rang the door bell.

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

From this reading RICHARD AND ETHELYN Arrived at Davenport, and so near his home that he could discern its roofs and chimneys, the hope which had kept Richard up all through his rapid journey began to give way, and he hardly knew what or whom he expected to find, as he went up the steps to his house and rang the door bell.

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

From this reading Certainly not Andy--he had not thought of him--and his pulse quickened with a feeling of eagerness and hope renewed when he caught sight of his brother's beaming face and felt the pressure of his broad hand.

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

From this reading Recollecting himself at last, and assuming a more sober attitude, Andy came close to him and whispered:

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

From this reading RICHARD AND ETHELYN Arrived at Davenport, and so near his home that he could discern its roofs and chimneys, the hope which had kept Richard up all through his rapid journey began to give way, and he hardly knew what or whom he expected to find, as he went up the steps to his house and rang the door bell.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading RICHARD AND ETHELYN Arrived at Davenport, and so near his home that he could discern its roofs and chimneys, the hope which had kept Richard up all through his rapid journey began to give way, and he hardly knew what or whom he expected to find, as he went up the steps to his house and rang the door bell.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading RICHARD AND ETHELYN Arrived at Davenport, and so near his home that he could discern its roofs and chimneys, the hope which had kept Richard up all through his rapid journey began to give way, and he hardly knew what or whom he expected to find, as he went up the steps to his house and rang the door bell.

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

From this reading RICHARD AND ETHELYN Arrived at Davenport, and so near his home that he could discern its roofs and chimneys, the hope which had kept Richard up all through his rapid journey began to give way, and he hardly knew what or whom he expected to find, as he went up the steps to his house and rang the door bell.

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

From this reading In his delight Andy kissed his brother two or three times during the interval it took to get him through the hall into the reception room, where they were alone.

a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading In his delight Andy kissed his brother two or three times during the interval it took to get him through the hall into the reception room, where they were alone.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In his delight Andy kissed his brother two or three times during the interval it took to get him through the hall into the reception room, where they were alone.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In his delight Andy kissed his brother two or three times during the interval it took to get him through the hall into the reception room, where they were alone.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading RICHARD AND ETHELYN Arrived at Davenport, and so near his home that he could discern its roofs and chimneys, the hope which had kept Richard up all through his rapid journey began to give way, and he hardly knew what or whom he expected to find, as he went up the steps to his house and rang the door bell.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading RICHARD AND ETHELYN Arrived at Davenport, and so near his home that he could discern its roofs and chimneys, the hope which had kept Richard up all through his rapid journey began to give way, and he hardly knew what or whom he expected to find, as he went up the steps to his house and rang the door bell.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading RICHARD AND ETHELYN Arrived at Davenport, and so near his home that he could discern its roofs and chimneys, the hope which had kept Richard up all through his rapid journey began to give way, and he hardly knew what or whom he expected to find, as he went up the steps to his house and rang the door bell.

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

From this reading In his delight Andy kissed his brother two or three times during the interval it took to get him through the hall into the reception room, where they were alone.

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 RICHARD AND ETHELYN Arrived at Davenport, and so near his home that he could discern its roofs and chimneys, the hope which had kept Richard up all through his rapid journey began to give way, and he hardly knew what or whom he expected to find, as he went up the steps to his house and rang the door bell.

immediately past

From this reading Recollecting himself at last, and assuming a more sober attitude, Andy came close to him and whispered:

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Arrived there, Andy fell to capering across the floor, while Richard looked on, puzzled to decide whether his weak brother had gone wholly daft or not.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Recollecting himself at last, and assuming a more sober attitude, Andy came close to him and whispered:

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading RICHARD AND ETHELYN Arrived at Davenport, and so near his home that he could discern its roofs and chimneys, the hope which had kept Richard up all through his rapid journey began to give way, and he hardly knew what or whom he expected to find, as he went up the steps to his house and rang the door bell.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Certainly not Andy--he had not thought of him--and his pulse quickened with a feeling of eagerness and hope renewed when he caught sight of his brother's beaming face and felt the pressure of his broad hand.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Certainly not Andy--he had not thought of him--and his pulse quickened with a feeling of eagerness and hope renewed when he caught sight of his brother's beaming face and felt the pressure of his broad hand.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Arrived there, Andy fell to capering across the floor, while Richard looked on, puzzled to decide whether his weak brother had gone wholly daft or not.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading RICHARD AND ETHELYN Arrived at Davenport, and so near his home that he could discern its roofs and chimneys, the hope which had kept Richard up all through his rapid journey began to give way, and he hardly knew what or whom he expected to find, as he went up the steps to his house and rang the door bell.

the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)

From this reading Certainly not Andy--he had not thought of him--and his pulse quickened with a feeling of eagerness and hope renewed when he caught sight of his brother's beaming face and felt the pressure of his broad hand.

(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)

From this reading Certainly not Andy--he had not thought of him--and his pulse quickened with a feeling of eagerness and hope renewed when he caught sight of his brother's beaming face and felt the pressure of his broad hand.

filled with bewilderment

From this reading Arrived there, Andy fell to capering across the floor, while Richard looked on, puzzled to decide whether his weak brother had gone wholly daft or not.

past form of “quicken” — move faster

From this reading Certainly not Andy--he had not thought of him--and his pulse quickened with a feeling of eagerness and hope renewed when he caught sight of his brother's beaming face and felt the pressure of his broad hand.

inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading RICHARD AND ETHELYN Arrived at Davenport, and so near his home that he could discern its roofs and chimneys, the hope which had kept Richard up all through his rapid journey began to give way, and he hardly knew what or whom he expected to find, as he went up the steps to his house and rang the door bell.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading RICHARD AND ETHELYN Arrived at Davenport, and so near his home that he could discern its roofs and chimneys, the hope which had kept Richard up all through his rapid journey began to give way, and he hardly knew what or whom he expected to find, as he went up the steps to his house and rang the door bell.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading In his delight Andy kissed his brother two or three times during the interval it took to get him through the hall into the reception room, where they were alone.

-ing form of “recollect” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Recollecting himself at last, and assuming a more sober attitude, Andy came close to him and whispered:

restored to a new condition

From this reading Certainly not Andy--he had not thought of him--and his pulse quickened with a feeling of eagerness and hope renewed when he caught sight of his brother's beaming face and felt the pressure of his broad hand.

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

From this reading RICHARD AND ETHELYN Arrived at Davenport, and so near his home that he could discern its roofs and chimneys, the hope which had kept Richard up all through his rapid journey began to give way, and he hardly knew what or whom he expected to find, as he went up the steps to his house and rang the door bell.

plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading RICHARD AND ETHELYN Arrived at Davenport, and so near his home that he could discern its roofs and chimneys, the hope which had kept Richard up all through his rapid journey began to give way, and he hardly knew what or whom he expected to find, as he went up the steps to his house and rang the door bell.

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

From this reading In his delight Andy kissed his brother two or three times during the interval it took to get him through the hall into the reception room, where they were alone.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Certainly not Andy--he had not thought of him--and his pulse quickened with a feeling of eagerness and hope renewed when he caught sight of his brother's beaming face and felt the pressure of his broad hand.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading RICHARD AND ETHELYN Arrived at Davenport, and so near his home that he could discern its roofs and chimneys, the hope which had kept Richard up all through his rapid journey began to give way, and he hardly knew what or whom he expected to find, as he went up the steps to his house and rang the door bell.

not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading Recollecting himself at last, and assuming a more sober attitude, Andy came close to him and whispered:

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading RICHARD AND ETHELYN Arrived at Davenport, and so near his home that he could discern its roofs and chimneys, the hope which had kept Richard up all through his rapid journey began to give way, and he hardly knew what or whom he expected to find, as he went up the steps to his house and rang the door bell.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading RICHARD AND ETHELYN Arrived at Davenport, and so near his home that he could discern its roofs and chimneys, the hope which had kept Richard up all through his rapid journey began to give way, and he hardly knew what or whom he expected to find, as he went up the steps to his house and rang the door bell.

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

From this reading RICHARD AND ETHELYN Arrived at Davenport, and so near his home that he could discern its roofs and chimneys, the hope which had kept Richard up all through his rapid journey began to give way, and he hardly knew what or whom he expected to find, as he went up the steps to his house and rang the door bell.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Arrived there, Andy fell to capering across the floor, while Richard looked on, puzzled to decide whether his weak brother had gone wholly daft or not.

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

From this reading In his delight Andy kissed his brother two or three times during the interval it took to get him through the hall into the reception room, where they were alone.

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

From this reading Certainly not Andy--he had not thought of him--and his pulse quickened with a feeling of eagerness and hope renewed when he caught sight of his brother's beaming face and felt the pressure of his broad hand.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading In his delight Andy kissed his brother two or three times during the interval it took to get him through the hall into the reception room, where they were alone.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading RICHARD AND ETHELYN Arrived at Davenport, and so near his home that he could discern its roofs and chimneys, the hope which had kept Richard up all through his rapid journey began to give way, and he hardly knew what or whom he expected to find, as he went up the steps to his house and rang the door bell.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading In his delight Andy kissed his brother two or three times during the interval it took to get him through the hall into the reception room, where they were alone.

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

From this reading RICHARD AND ETHELYN Arrived at Davenport, and so near his home that he could discern its roofs and chimneys, the hope which had kept Richard up all through his rapid journey began to give way, and he hardly knew what or whom he expected to find, as he went up the steps to his house and rang the door bell.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading In his delight Andy kissed his brother two or three times during the interval it took to get him through the hall into the reception room, where they were alone.

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

From this reading In his delight Andy kissed his brother two or three times during the interval it took to get him through the hall into the reception room, where they were alone.

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

From this reading RICHARD AND ETHELYN Arrived at Davenport, and so near his home that he could discern its roofs and chimneys, the hope which had kept Richard up all through his rapid journey began to give way, and he hardly knew what or whom he expected to find, as he went up the steps to his house and rang the door bell.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading RICHARD AND ETHELYN Arrived at Davenport, and so near his home that he could discern its roofs and chimneys, the hope which had kept Richard up all through his rapid journey began to give way, and he hardly knew what or whom he expected to find, as he went up the steps to his house and rang the door bell.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading Arrived there, Andy fell to capering across the floor, while Richard looked on, puzzled to decide whether his weak brother had gone wholly daft or not.

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

From this reading RICHARD AND ETHELYN Arrived at Davenport, and so near his home that he could discern its roofs and chimneys, the hope which had kept Richard up all through his rapid journey began to give way, and he hardly knew what or whom he expected to find, as he went up the steps to his house and rang the door bell.

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

From this reading In his delight Andy kissed his brother two or three times during the interval it took to get him through the hall into the reception room, where they were alone.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading RICHARD AND ETHELYN Arrived at Davenport, and so near his home that he could discern its roofs and chimneys, the hope which had kept Richard up all through his rapid journey began to give way, and he hardly knew what or whom he expected to find, as he went up the steps to his house and rang the door bell.

at the time that

From this reading Certainly not Andy--he had not thought of him--and his pulse quickened with a feeling of eagerness and hope renewed when he caught sight of his brother's beaming face and felt the pressure of his broad hand.

in or at the place that

From this reading In his delight Andy kissed his brother two or three times during the interval it took to get him through the hall into the reception room, where they were alone.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Arrived there, Andy fell to capering across the floor, while Richard looked on, puzzled to decide whether his weak brother had gone wholly daft or not.

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

From this reading RICHARD AND ETHELYN Arrived at Davenport, and so near his home that he could discern its roofs and chimneys, the hope which had kept Richard up all through his rapid journey began to give way, and he hardly knew what or whom he expected to find, as he went up the steps to his house and rang the door bell.

during the time that

From this reading Arrived there, Andy fell to capering across the floor, while Richard looked on, puzzled to decide whether his weak brother had gone wholly daft or not.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading Recollecting himself at last, and assuming a more sober attitude, Andy came close to him and whispered:

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

From this reading Arrived there, Andy fell to capering across the floor, while Richard looked on, puzzled to decide whether his weak brother had gone wholly daft or not.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading RICHARD AND ETHELYN Arrived at Davenport, and so near his home that he could discern its roofs and chimneys, the hope which had kept Richard up all through his rapid journey began to give way, and he hardly knew what or whom he expected to find, as he went up the steps to his house and rang the door bell.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Certainly not Andy--he had not thought of him--and his pulse quickened with a feeling of eagerness and hope renewed when he caught sight of his brother's beaming face and felt the pressure of his broad hand.