used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This morning, as I sat in the library writing a letter, Annie came in and seated herself at a table on the opposite side of the room.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Her unusual stillness caused me to look up after some minutes, and I found that Mr. Arlington's portfolio having been left upon the table, she had drawn from it one of his pencilings, and was gazing steadfastly upon it, as I could not but think, with something troubled in the expression of her usually open and cheerful face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This morning, as I sat in the library writing a letter, Annie came in and seated herself at a table on the opposite side of the room.
Annie
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From this reading This morning, as I sat in the library writing a letter, Annie came in and seated herself at a table on the opposite side of the room.
Annie's
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From this reading A blush arose to Annie's cheeks as she saw him; a blush which had its origin, I thought, in some deeper feeling than a mere girlish shame at being found so engrossed by one of his productions.
ArlingtonnounUS /ˈɑːrlɪŋtən/
a city in northern Texas between Dallas and Fort Worth
From this reading While I was still observing her, the door behind her opened, and Mr. Arlington himself entered.
Arlington'snounUS /ˈɑːrlɪŋtənz/
possessive form of “arlington” — a city in northern Texas between Dallas and Fort Worth
From this reading Her unusual stillness caused me to look up after some minutes, and I found that Mr. Arlington's portfolio having been left upon the table, she had drawn from it one of his pencilings, and was gazing steadfastly upon it, as I could not but think, with something troubled in the expression of her usually open and cheerful face.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading A blush arose to Annie's cheeks as she saw him; a blush which had its origin, I thought, in some deeper feeling than a mere girlish shame at being found so engrossed by one of his productions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This morning, as I sat in the library writing a letter, Annie came in and seated herself at a table on the opposite side of the room.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What have you there?" he asked, as seating himself beside her, he took the paper from what seemed to me her somewhat reluctant hand.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This morning, as I sat in the library writing a letter, Annie came in and seated herself at a table on the opposite side of the room.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Her unusual stillness caused me to look up after some minutes, and I found that Mr. Arlington's portfolio having been left upon the table, she had drawn from it one of his pencilings, and was gazing steadfastly upon it, as I could not but think, with something troubled in the expression of her usually open and cheerful face.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading While I was still observing her, the door behind her opened, and Mr. Arlington himself entered.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A blush arose to Annie's cheeks as she saw him; a blush which had its origin, I thought, in some deeper feeling than a mere girlish shame at being found so engrossed by one of his productions.
next to; at the side of
From this reading "What have you there?" he asked, as seating himself beside her, he took the paper from what seemed to me her somewhat reluctant hand.
blushverbUS /blʌʃ/
turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading A blush arose to Annie's cheeks as she saw him; a blush which had its origin, I thought, in some deeper feeling than a mere girlish shame at being found so engrossed by one of his productions.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her unusual stillness caused me to look up after some minutes, and I found that Mr. Arlington's portfolio having been left upon the table, she had drawn from it one of his pencilings, and was gazing steadfastly upon it, as I could not but think, with something troubled in the expression of her usually open and cheerful face.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A blush arose to Annie's cheeks as she saw him; a blush which had its origin, I thought, in some deeper feeling than a mere girlish shame at being found so engrossed by one of his productions.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading This morning, as I sat in the library writing a letter, Annie came in and seated herself at a table on the opposite side of the room.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Her unusual stillness caused me to look up after some minutes, and I found that Mr. Arlington's portfolio having been left upon the table, she had drawn from it one of his pencilings, and was gazing steadfastly upon it, as I could not but think, with something troubled in the expression of her usually open and cheerful face.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading A blush arose to Annie's cheeks as she saw him; a blush which had its origin, I thought, in some deeper feeling than a mere girlish shame at being found so engrossed by one of his productions.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Her unusual stillness caused me to look up after some minutes, and I found that Mr. Arlington's portfolio having been left upon the table, she had drawn from it one of his pencilings, and was gazing steadfastly upon it, as I could not but think, with something troubled in the expression of her usually open and cheerful face.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Her unusual stillness caused me to look up after some minutes, and I found that Mr. Arlington's portfolio having been left upon the table, she had drawn from it one of his pencilings, and was gazing steadfastly upon it, as I could not but think, with something troubled in the expression of her usually open and cheerful face.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading A blush arose to Annie's cheeks as she saw him; a blush which had its origin, I thought, in some deeper feeling than a mere girlish shame at being found so engrossed by one of his productions.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading While I was still observing her, the door behind her opened, and Mr. Arlington himself entered.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Her unusual stillness caused me to look up after some minutes, and I found that Mr. Arlington's portfolio having been left upon the table, she had drawn from it one of his pencilings, and was gazing steadfastly upon it, as I could not but think, with something troubled in the expression of her usually open and cheerful face.
engrossedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈɡroʊst/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading A blush arose to Annie's cheeks as she saw him; a blush which had its origin, I thought, in some deeper feeling than a mere girlish shame at being found so engrossed by one of his productions.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading While I was still observing her, the door behind her opened, and Mr. Arlington himself entered.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Her unusual stillness caused me to look up after some minutes, and I found that Mr. Arlington's portfolio having been left upon the table, she had drawn from it one of his pencilings, and was gazing steadfastly upon it, as I could not but think, with something troubled in the expression of her usually open and cheerful face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Her unusual stillness caused me to look up after some minutes, and I found that Mr. Arlington's portfolio having been left upon the table, she had drawn from it one of his pencilings, and was gazing steadfastly upon it, as I could not but think, with something troubled in the expression of her usually open and cheerful face.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading A blush arose to Annie's cheeks as she saw him; a blush which had its origin, I thought, in some deeper feeling than a mere girlish shame at being found so engrossed by one of his productions.
set up or found
From this reading Her unusual stillness caused me to look up after some minutes, and I found that Mr. Arlington's portfolio having been left upon the table, she had drawn from it one of his pencilings, and was gazing steadfastly upon it, as I could not but think, with something troubled in the expression of her usually open and cheerful face.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Her unusual stillness caused me to look up after some minutes, and I found that Mr. Arlington's portfolio having been left upon the table, she had drawn from it one of his pencilings, and was gazing steadfastly upon it, as I could not but think, with something troubled in the expression of her usually open and cheerful face.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Her unusual stillness caused me to look up after some minutes, and I found that Mr. Arlington's portfolio having been left upon the table, she had drawn from it one of his pencilings, and was gazing steadfastly upon it, as I could not but think, with something troubled in the expression of her usually open and cheerful face.
girlishadjectiveUS /ˈɡɜːrlɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young girl
From this reading A blush arose to Annie's cheeks as she saw him; a blush which had its origin, I thought, in some deeper feeling than a mere girlish shame at being found so engrossed by one of his productions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her unusual stillness caused me to look up after some minutes, and I found that Mr. Arlington's portfolio having been left upon the table, she had drawn from it one of his pencilings, and was gazing steadfastly upon it, as I could not but think, with something troubled in the expression of her usually open and cheerful face.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "What have you there?" he asked, as seating himself beside her, he took the paper from what seemed to me her somewhat reluctant hand.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "What have you there?" he asked, as seating himself beside her, he took the paper from what seemed to me her somewhat reluctant hand.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Her unusual stillness caused me to look up after some minutes, and I found that Mr. Arlington's portfolio having been left upon the table, she had drawn from it one of his pencilings, and was gazing steadfastly upon it, as I could not but think, with something troubled in the expression of her usually open and cheerful face.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What have you there?" he asked, as seating himself beside her, he took the paper from what seemed to me her somewhat reluctant hand.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her unusual stillness caused me to look up after some minutes, and I found that Mr. Arlington's portfolio having been left upon the table, she had drawn from it one of his pencilings, and was gazing steadfastly upon it, as I could not but think, with something troubled in the expression of her usually open and cheerful face.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading This morning, as I sat in the library writing a letter, Annie came in and seated herself at a table on the opposite side of the room.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A blush arose to Annie's cheeks as she saw him; a blush which had its origin, I thought, in some deeper feeling than a mere girlish shame at being found so engrossed by one of his productions.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading While I was still observing her, the door behind her opened, and Mr. Arlington himself entered.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Her unusual stillness caused me to look up after some minutes, and I found that Mr. Arlington's portfolio having been left upon the table, she had drawn from it one of his pencilings, and was gazing steadfastly upon it, as I could not but think, with something troubled in the expression of her usually open and cheerful face.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading This morning, as I sat in the library writing a letter, Annie came in and seated herself at a table on the opposite side of the room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This morning, as I sat in the library writing a letter, Annie came in and seated herself at a table on the opposite side of the room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Her unusual stillness caused me to look up after some minutes, and I found that Mr. Arlington's portfolio having been left upon the table, she had drawn from it one of his pencilings, and was gazing steadfastly upon it, as I could not but think, with something troubled in the expression of her usually open and cheerful face.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A blush arose to Annie's cheeks as she saw him; a blush which had its origin, I thought, in some deeper feeling than a mere girlish shame at being found so engrossed by one of his productions.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Her unusual stillness caused me to look up after some minutes, and I found that Mr. Arlington's portfolio having been left upon the table, she had drawn from it one of his pencilings, and was gazing steadfastly upon it, as I could not but think, with something troubled in the expression of her usually open and cheerful face.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading This morning, as I sat in the library writing a letter, Annie came in and seated herself at a table on the opposite side of the room.
a room where books are kept
From this reading This morning, as I sat in the library writing a letter, Annie came in and seated herself at a table on the opposite side of the room.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Her unusual stillness caused me to look up after some minutes, and I found that Mr. Arlington's portfolio having been left upon the table, she had drawn from it one of his pencilings, and was gazing steadfastly upon it, as I could not but think, with something troubled in the expression of her usually open and cheerful face.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Her unusual stillness caused me to look up after some minutes, and I found that Mr. Arlington's portfolio having been left upon the table, she had drawn from it one of his pencilings, and was gazing steadfastly upon it, as I could not but think, with something troubled in the expression of her usually open and cheerful face.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading A blush arose to Annie's cheeks as she saw him; a blush which had its origin, I thought, in some deeper feeling than a mere girlish shame at being found so engrossed by one of his productions.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Her unusual stillness caused me to look up after some minutes, and I found that Mr. Arlington's portfolio having been left upon the table, she had drawn from it one of his pencilings, and was gazing steadfastly upon it, as I could not but think, with something troubled in the expression of her usually open and cheerful face.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading This morning, as I sat in the library writing a letter, Annie came in and seated herself at a table on the opposite side of the room.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Her unusual stillness caused me to look up after some minutes, and I found that Mr. Arlington's portfolio having been left upon the table, she had drawn from it one of his pencilings, and was gazing steadfastly upon it, as I could not but think, with something troubled in the expression of her usually open and cheerful face.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Her unusual stillness caused me to look up after some minutes, and I found that Mr. Arlington's portfolio having been left upon the table, she had drawn from it one of his pencilings, and was gazing steadfastly upon it, as I could not but think, with something troubled in the expression of her usually open and cheerful face.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading While I was still observing her, the door behind her opened, and Mr. Arlington himself entered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This morning, as I sat in the library writing a letter, Annie came in and seated herself at a table on the opposite side of the room.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This morning, as I sat in the library writing a letter, Annie came in and seated herself at a table on the opposite side of the room.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Her unusual stillness caused me to look up after some minutes, and I found that Mr. Arlington's portfolio having been left upon the table, she had drawn from it one of his pencilings, and was gazing steadfastly upon it, as I could not but think, with something troubled in the expression of her usually open and cheerful face.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Her unusual stillness caused me to look up after some minutes, and I found that Mr. Arlington's portfolio having been left upon the table, she had drawn from it one of his pencilings, and was gazing steadfastly upon it, as I could not but think, with something troubled in the expression of her usually open and cheerful face.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading While I was still observing her, the door behind her opened, and Mr. Arlington himself entered.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading This morning, as I sat in the library writing a letter, Annie came in and seated herself at a table on the opposite side of the room.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading A blush arose to Annie's cheeks as she saw him; a blush which had its origin, I thought, in some deeper feeling than a mere girlish shame at being found so engrossed by one of his productions.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading "What have you there?" he asked, as seating himself beside her, he took the paper from what seemed to me her somewhat reluctant hand.
pencilings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her unusual stillness caused me to look up after some minutes, and I found that Mr. Arlington's portfolio having been left upon the table, she had drawn from it one of his pencilings, and was gazing steadfastly upon it, as I could not but think, with something troubled in the expression of her usually open and cheerful face.
portfolionounUS /pɔːrtˈfoʊlioʊ/
a large, flat, thin case for carrying loose papers or drawings or maps; usually leather
From this reading Her unusual stillness caused me to look up after some minutes, and I found that Mr. Arlington's portfolio having been left upon the table, she had drawn from it one of his pencilings, and was gazing steadfastly upon it, as I could not but think, with something troubled in the expression of her usually open and cheerful face.
productionsnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃənz/
plural of “production” — the act or process of producing something
From this reading A blush arose to Annie's cheeks as she saw him; a blush which had its origin, I thought, in some deeper feeling than a mere girlish shame at being found so engrossed by one of his productions.
reluctantadjectiveUS /rɪˈlʌktənt/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading "What have you there?" he asked, as seating himself beside her, he took the paper from what seemed to me her somewhat reluctant hand.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading This morning, as I sat in the library writing a letter, Annie came in and seated herself at a table on the opposite side of the room.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading This morning, as I sat in the library writing a letter, Annie came in and seated herself at a table on the opposite side of the room.
cut with a saw
From this reading A blush arose to Annie's cheeks as she saw him; a blush which had its origin, I thought, in some deeper feeling than a mere girlish shame at being found so engrossed by one of his productions.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading This morning, as I sat in the library writing a letter, Annie came in and seated herself at a table on the opposite side of the room.
seatingnounUS /ˈsiːtɪŋ/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading "What have you there?" he asked, as seating himself beside her, he took the paper from what seemed to me her somewhat reluctant hand.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "What have you there?" he asked, as seating himself beside her, he took the paper from what seemed to me her somewhat reluctant hand.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading A blush arose to Annie's cheeks as she saw him; a blush which had its origin, I thought, in some deeper feeling than a mere girlish shame at being found so engrossed by one of his productions.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her unusual stillness caused me to look up after some minutes, and I found that Mr. Arlington's portfolio having been left upon the table, she had drawn from it one of his pencilings, and was gazing steadfastly upon it, as I could not but think, with something troubled in the expression of her usually open and cheerful face.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading This morning, as I sat in the library writing a letter, Annie came in and seated herself at a table on the opposite side of the room.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A blush arose to Annie's cheeks as she saw him; a blush which had its origin, I thought, in some deeper feeling than a mere girlish shame at being found so engrossed by one of his productions.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Her unusual stillness caused me to look up after some minutes, and I found that Mr. Arlington's portfolio having been left upon the table, she had drawn from it one of his pencilings, and was gazing steadfastly upon it, as I could not but think, with something troubled in the expression of her usually open and cheerful face.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Her unusual stillness caused me to look up after some minutes, and I found that Mr. Arlington's portfolio having been left upon the table, she had drawn from it one of his pencilings, and was gazing steadfastly upon it, as I could not but think, with something troubled in the expression of her usually open and cheerful face.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading "What have you there?" he asked, as seating himself beside her, he took the paper from what seemed to me her somewhat reluctant hand.
steadfastlyadverbUS /ˈstedfæstli/
with resolute determination
From this reading Her unusual stillness caused me to look up after some minutes, and I found that Mr. Arlington's portfolio having been left upon the table, she had drawn from it one of his pencilings, and was gazing steadfastly upon it, as I could not but think, with something troubled in the expression of her usually open and cheerful face.
not in physical motion
From this reading While I was still observing her, the door behind her opened, and Mr. Arlington himself entered.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading Her unusual stillness caused me to look up after some minutes, and I found that Mr. Arlington's portfolio having been left upon the table, she had drawn from it one of his pencilings, and was gazing steadfastly upon it, as I could not but think, with something troubled in the expression of her usually open and cheerful face.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading This morning, as I sat in the library writing a letter, Annie came in and seated herself at a table on the opposite side of the room.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A blush arose to Annie's cheeks as she saw him; a blush which had its origin, I thought, in some deeper feeling than a mere girlish shame at being found so engrossed by one of his productions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her unusual stillness caused me to look up after some minutes, and I found that Mr. Arlington's portfolio having been left upon the table, she had drawn from it one of his pencilings, and was gazing steadfastly upon it, as I could not but think, with something troubled in the expression of her usually open and cheerful face.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This morning, as I sat in the library writing a letter, Annie came in and seated herself at a table on the opposite side of the room.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "What have you there?" he asked, as seating himself beside her, he took the paper from what seemed to me her somewhat reluctant hand.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Her unusual stillness caused me to look up after some minutes, and I found that Mr. Arlington's portfolio having been left upon the table, she had drawn from it one of his pencilings, and was gazing steadfastly upon it, as I could not but think, with something troubled in the expression of her usually open and cheerful face.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This morning, as I sat in the library writing a letter, Annie came in and seated herself at a table on the opposite side of the room.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A blush arose to Annie's cheeks as she saw him; a blush which had its origin, I thought, in some deeper feeling than a mere girlish shame at being found so engrossed by one of his productions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her unusual stillness caused me to look up after some minutes, and I found that Mr. Arlington's portfolio having been left upon the table, she had drawn from it one of his pencilings, and was gazing steadfastly upon it, as I could not but think, with something troubled in the expression of her usually open and cheerful face.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "What have you there?" he asked, as seating himself beside her, he took the paper from what seemed to me her somewhat reluctant hand.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading Her unusual stillness caused me to look up after some minutes, and I found that Mr. Arlington's portfolio having been left upon the table, she had drawn from it one of his pencilings, and was gazing steadfastly upon it, as I could not but think, with something troubled in the expression of her usually open and cheerful face.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Her unusual stillness caused me to look up after some minutes, and I found that Mr. Arlington's portfolio having been left upon the table, she had drawn from it one of his pencilings, and was gazing steadfastly upon it, as I could not but think, with something troubled in the expression of her usually open and cheerful face.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Her unusual stillness caused me to look up after some minutes, and I found that Mr. Arlington's portfolio having been left upon the table, she had drawn from it one of his pencilings, and was gazing steadfastly upon it, as I could not but think, with something troubled in the expression of her usually open and cheerful face.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Her unusual stillness caused me to look up after some minutes, and I found that Mr. Arlington's portfolio having been left upon the table, she had drawn from it one of his pencilings, and was gazing steadfastly upon it, as I could not but think, with something troubled in the expression of her usually open and cheerful face.
under normal conditions
From this reading Her unusual stillness caused me to look up after some minutes, and I found that Mr. Arlington's portfolio having been left upon the table, she had drawn from it one of his pencilings, and was gazing steadfastly upon it, as I could not but think, with something troubled in the expression of her usually open and cheerful face.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her unusual stillness caused me to look up after some minutes, and I found that Mr. Arlington's portfolio having been left upon the table, she had drawn from it one of his pencilings, and was gazing steadfastly upon it, as I could not but think, with something troubled in the expression of her usually open and cheerful face.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What have you there?" he asked, as seating himself beside her, he took the paper from what seemed to me her somewhat reluctant hand.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A blush arose to Annie's cheeks as she saw him; a blush which had its origin, I thought, in some deeper feeling than a mere girlish shame at being found so engrossed by one of his productions.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While I was still observing her, the door behind her opened, and Mr. Arlington himself entered.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her unusual stillness caused me to look up after some minutes, and I found that Mr. Arlington's portfolio having been left upon the table, she had drawn from it one of his pencilings, and was gazing steadfastly upon it, as I could not but think, with something troubled in the expression of her usually open and cheerful face.
the act of creating written works
From this reading This morning, as I sat in the library writing a letter, Annie came in and seated herself at a table on the opposite side of the room.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What have you there?" he asked, as seating himself beside her, he took the paper from what seemed to me her somewhat reluctant hand.
