Chapter VII

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

From this reading It was a lovely morning, and every one was going to walk over to Fifield church except Laura, who had almost tearfully entreated to be left in charge of Lally.

(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 So it was settled that Laura should remain at home, and all the rest proceed along Berrie Down Lane,—up which we walked slowly and lingeringly in the first chapter in this book—to Fifield.

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

From this reading It was a lovely morning, and every one was going to walk over to Fifield church except Laura, who had almost tearfully entreated to be left in charge of Lally.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading So it was settled that Laura should remain at home, and all the rest proceed along Berrie Down Lane,—up which we walked slowly and lingeringly in the first chapter in this book—to Fifield.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading A large party—for, although the intended festivities had been given up, and no visitors were invited to Berrie Down Hollow, still, the Dudleys themselves made a goodly number—eight, including Bessie—who looked pale and tired when she came into the drawing-room, “dressed in all her best;” so shrieked Harry Marsden—and ready to go to church.

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

From this reading It was a lovely morning, and every one was going to walk over to Fifield church except Laura, who had almost tearfully entreated to be left in charge of Lally.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading “I love her as much as any of you,” she said, “and still I have the least to do with her.”

any person at all

From this reading “Mayn’t I go too?” asked that young gentleman, pulling at Heather’s dress; “I’d like the walk as well as anybody.”

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

From this reading “I love her as much as any of you,” she said, “and still I have the least to do with her.”

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

From this reading “Mayn’t I go too?” asked that young gentleman, pulling at Heather’s dress; “I’d like the walk as well as anybody.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading So it was settled that Laura should remain at home, and all the rest proceed along Berrie Down Lane,—up which we walked slowly and lingeringly in the first chapter in this book—to Fifield.

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

From this reading It was a lovely morning, and every one was going to walk over to Fifield church except Laura, who had almost tearfully entreated to be left in charge of Lally.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A large party—for, although the intended festivities had been given up, and no visitors were invited to Berrie Down Hollow, still, the Dudleys themselves made a goodly number—eight, including Bessie—who looked pale and tired when she came into the drawing-room, “dressed in all her best;” so shrieked Harry Marsden—and ready to go to church.

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From this reading So it was settled that Laura should remain at home, and all the rest proceed along Berrie Down Lane,—up which we walked slowly and lingeringly in the first chapter in this book—to Fifield.

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

From this reading A large party—for, although the intended festivities had been given up, and no visitors were invited to Berrie Down Hollow, still, the Dudleys themselves made a goodly number—eight, including Bessie—who looked pale and tired when she came into the drawing-room, “dressed in all her best;” so shrieked Harry Marsden—and ready to go to church.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading A large party—for, although the intended festivities had been given up, and no visitors were invited to Berrie Down Hollow, still, the Dudleys themselves made a goodly number—eight, including Bessie—who looked pale and tired when she came into the drawing-room, “dressed in all her best;” so shrieked Harry Marsden—and ready to go to church.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading So it was settled that Laura should remain at home, and all the rest proceed along Berrie Down Lane,—up which we walked slowly and lingeringly in the first chapter in this book—to Fifield.

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

From this reading A large party—for, although the intended festivities had been given up, and no visitors were invited to Berrie Down Hollow, still, the Dudleys themselves made a goodly number—eight, including Bessie—who looked pale and tired when she came into the drawing-room, “dressed in all her best;” so shrieked Harry Marsden—and ready to go to church.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading So it was settled that Laura should remain at home, and all the rest proceed along Berrie Down Lane,—up which we walked slowly and lingeringly in the first chapter in this book—to Fifield.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading It was a lovely morning, and every one was going to walk over to Fifield church except Laura, who had almost tearfully entreated to be left in charge of Lally.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading It was a lovely morning, and every one was going to walk over to Fifield church except Laura, who had almost tearfully entreated to be left in charge of Lally.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “I love her as much as any of you,” she said, “and still I have the least to do with her.”

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading So it was settled that Laura should remain at home, and all the rest proceed along Berrie Down Lane,—up which we walked slowly and lingeringly in the first chapter in this book—to Fifield.

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From this reading A large party—for, although the intended festivities had been given up, and no visitors were invited to Berrie Down Hollow, still, the Dudleys themselves made a goodly number—eight, including Bessie—who looked pale and tired when she came into the drawing-room, “dressed in all her best;” so shrieked Harry Marsden—and ready to go to church.

put on clothes

From this reading “Mayn’t I go too?” asked that young gentleman, pulling at Heather’s dress; “I’d like the walk as well as anybody.”

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading A large party—for, although the intended festivities had been given up, and no visitors were invited to Berrie Down Hollow, still, the Dudleys themselves made a goodly number—eight, including Bessie—who looked pale and tired when she came into the drawing-room, “dressed in all her best;” so shrieked Harry Marsden—and ready to go to church.

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From this reading A large party—for, although the intended festivities had been given up, and no visitors were invited to Berrie Down Hollow, still, the Dudleys themselves made a goodly number—eight, including Bessie—who looked pale and tired when she came into the drawing-room, “dressed in all her best;” so shrieked Harry Marsden—and ready to go to church.

being one more than seven

From this reading A large party—for, although the intended festivities had been given up, and no visitors were invited to Berrie Down Hollow, still, the Dudleys themselves made a goodly number—eight, including Bessie—who looked pale and tired when she came into the drawing-room, “dressed in all her best;” so shrieked Harry Marsden—and ready to go to church.

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From this reading It was a lovely morning, and every one was going to walk over to Fifield church except Laura, who had almost tearfully entreated to be left in charge of Lally.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading It was a lovely morning, and every one was going to walk over to Fifield church except Laura, who had almost tearfully entreated to be left in charge of Lally.

apart from; not including

From this reading It was a lovely morning, and every one was going to walk over to Fifield church except Laura, who had almost tearfully entreated to be left in charge of Lally.

plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion

From this reading A large party—for, although the intended festivities had been given up, and no visitors were invited to Berrie Down Hollow, still, the Dudleys themselves made a goodly number—eight, including Bessie—who looked pale and tired when she came into the drawing-room, “dressed in all her best;” so shrieked Harry Marsden—and ready to go to church.

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From this reading It was a lovely morning, and every one was going to walk over to Fifield church except Laura, who had almost tearfully entreated to be left in charge of Lally.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading So it was settled that Laura should remain at home, and all the rest proceed along Berrie Down Lane,—up which we walked slowly and lingeringly in the first chapter in this book—to Fifield.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A large party—for, although the intended festivities had been given up, and no visitors were invited to Berrie Down Hollow, still, the Dudleys themselves made a goodly number—eight, including Bessie—who looked pale and tired when she came into the drawing-room, “dressed in all her best;” so shrieked Harry Marsden—and ready to go to church.

a man of refinement

From this reading “Mayn’t I go too?” asked that young gentleman, pulling at Heather’s dress; “I’d like the walk as well as anybody.”

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading A large party—for, although the intended festivities had been given up, and no visitors were invited to Berrie Down Hollow, still, the Dudleys themselves made a goodly number—eight, including Bessie—who looked pale and tired when she came into the drawing-room, “dressed in all her best;” so shrieked Harry Marsden—and ready to go to church.

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

From this reading A large party—for, although the intended festivities had been given up, and no visitors were invited to Berrie Down Hollow, still, the Dudleys themselves made a goodly number—eight, including Bessie—who looked pale and tired when she came into the drawing-room, “dressed in all her best;” so shrieked Harry Marsden—and ready to go to church.

the act of departing

From this reading It was a lovely morning, and every one was going to walk over to Fifield church except Laura, who had almost tearfully entreated to be left in charge of Lally.

large in amount or extent or degree

From this reading A large party—for, although the intended festivities had been given up, and no visitors were invited to Berrie Down Hollow, still, the Dudleys themselves made a goodly number—eight, including Bessie—who looked pale and tired when she came into the drawing-room, “dressed in all her best;” so shrieked Harry Marsden—and ready to go to church.

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

From this reading It was a lovely morning, and every one was going to walk over to Fifield church except Laura, who had almost tearfully entreated to be left in charge of Lally.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading A large party—for, although the intended festivities had been given up, and no visitors were invited to Berrie Down Hollow, still, the Dudleys themselves made a goodly number—eight, including Bessie—who looked pale and tired when she came into the drawing-room, “dressed in all her best;” so shrieked Harry Marsden—and ready to go to church.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “I love her as much as any of you,” she said, “and still I have the least to do with her.”

possessive form of “heather” — common Old World heath represented by many varieties; low evergreen grown widely in the northern hemisphere

From this reading “Mayn’t I go too?” asked that young gentleman, pulling at Heather’s dress; “I’d like the walk as well as anybody.”

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

From this reading “I love her as much as any of you,” she said, “and still I have the least to do with her.”

not solid; having a space or gap or cavity

From this reading A large party—for, although the intended festivities had been given up, and no visitors were invited to Berrie Down Hollow, still, the Dudleys themselves made a goodly number—eight, including Bessie—who looked pale and tired when she came into the drawing-room, “dressed in all her best;” so shrieked Harry Marsden—and ready to go to church.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading So it was settled that Laura should remain at home, and all the rest proceed along Berrie Down Lane,—up which we walked slowly and lingeringly in the first chapter in this book—to Fifield.

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

From this reading “I love her as much as any of you,” she said, “and still I have the least to do with her.”

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From this reading “Mayn’t I go too?” asked that young gentleman, pulling at Heather’s dress; “I’d like the walk as well as anybody.”

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

From this reading It was a lovely morning, and every one was going to walk over to Fifield church except Laura, who had almost tearfully entreated to be left in charge of Lally.

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading A large party—for, although the intended festivities had been given up, and no visitors were invited to Berrie Down Hollow, still, the Dudleys themselves made a goodly number—eight, including Bessie—who looked pale and tired when she came into the drawing-room, “dressed in all her best;” so shrieked Harry Marsden—and ready to go to church.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading A large party—for, although the intended festivities had been given up, and no visitors were invited to Berrie Down Hollow, still, the Dudleys themselves made a goodly number—eight, including Bessie—who looked pale and tired when she came into the drawing-room, “dressed in all her best;” so shrieked Harry Marsden—and ready to go to church.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A large party—for, although the intended festivities had been given up, and no visitors were invited to Berrie Down Hollow, still, the Dudleys themselves made a goodly number—eight, including Bessie—who looked pale and tired when she came into the drawing-room, “dressed in all her best;” so shrieked Harry Marsden—and ready to go to church.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading A large party—for, although the intended festivities had been given up, and no visitors were invited to Berrie Down Hollow, still, the Dudleys themselves made a goodly number—eight, including Bessie—who looked pale and tired when she came into the drawing-room, “dressed in all her best;” so shrieked Harry Marsden—and ready to go to church.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a lovely morning, and every one was going to walk over to Fifield church except Laura, who had almost tearfully entreated to be left in charge of Lally.

support column consisting of a steel cylinder filled with concrete

From this reading It was a lovely morning, and every one was going to walk over to Fifield church except Laura, who had almost tearfully entreated to be left in charge of Lally.

a narrow way or road

From this reading So it was settled that Laura should remain at home, and all the rest proceed along Berrie Down Lane,—up which we walked slowly and lingeringly in the first chapter in this book—to Fifield.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A large party—for, although the intended festivities had been given up, and no visitors were invited to Berrie Down Hollow, still, the Dudleys themselves made a goodly number—eight, including Bessie—who looked pale and tired when she came into the drawing-room, “dressed in all her best;” so shrieked Harry Marsden—and ready to go to church.

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From this reading It was a lovely morning, and every one was going to walk over to Fifield church except Laura, who had almost tearfully entreated to be left in charge of Lally.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading “I love her as much as any of you,” she said, “and still I have the least to do with her.”

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 It was a lovely morning, and every one was going to walk over to Fifield church except Laura, who had almost tearfully entreated to be left in charge of Lally.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “Mayn’t I go too?” asked that young gentleman, pulling at Heather’s dress; “I’d like the walk as well as anybody.”

in a slow, leisurely or prolonged way

From this reading So it was settled that Laura should remain at home, and all the rest proceed along Berrie Down Lane,—up which we walked slowly and lingeringly in the first chapter in this book—to Fifield.

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

From this reading A large party—for, although the intended festivities had been given up, and no visitors were invited to Berrie Down Hollow, still, the Dudleys themselves made a goodly number—eight, including Bessie—who looked pale and tired when she came into the drawing-room, “dressed in all her best;” so shrieked Harry Marsden—and ready to go to church.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading “I love her as much as any of you,” she said, “and still I have the least to do with her.”

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading It was a lovely morning, and every one was going to walk over to Fifield church except Laura, who had almost tearfully entreated to be left in charge of Lally.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A large party—for, although the intended festivities had been given up, and no visitors were invited to Berrie Down Hollow, still, the Dudleys themselves made a goodly number—eight, including Bessie—who looked pale and tired when she came into the drawing-room, “dressed in all her best;” so shrieked Harry Marsden—and ready to go to church.

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From this reading A large party—for, although the intended festivities had been given up, and no visitors were invited to Berrie Down Hollow, still, the Dudleys themselves made a goodly number—eight, including Bessie—who looked pale and tired when she came into the drawing-room, “dressed in all her best;” so shrieked Harry Marsden—and ready to go to church.

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From this reading “Mayn’t I go too?” asked that young gentleman, pulling at Heather’s dress; “I’d like the walk as well as anybody.”

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was a lovely morning, and every one was going to walk over to Fifield church except Laura, who had almost tearfully entreated to be left in charge of Lally.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading “I love her as much as any of you,” she said, “and still I have the least to do with her.”

not any; not one

From this reading A large party—for, although the intended festivities had been given up, and no visitors were invited to Berrie Down Hollow, still, the Dudleys themselves made a goodly number—eight, including Bessie—who looked pale and tired when she came into the drawing-room, “dressed in all her best;” so shrieked Harry Marsden—and ready to go to church.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading A large party—for, although the intended festivities had been given up, and no visitors were invited to Berrie Down Hollow, still, the Dudleys themselves made a goodly number—eight, including Bessie—who looked pale and tired when she came into the drawing-room, “dressed in all her best;” so shrieked Harry Marsden—and ready to go to church.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was a lovely morning, and every one was going to walk over to Fifield church except Laura, who had almost tearfully entreated to be left in charge of Lally.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was a lovely morning, and every one was going to walk over to Fifield church except Laura, who had almost tearfully entreated to be left in charge of Lally.

above and across; more than

From this reading It was a lovely morning, and every one was going to walk over to Fifield church except Laura, who had almost tearfully entreated to be left in charge of Lally.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading A large party—for, although the intended festivities had been given up, and no visitors were invited to Berrie Down Hollow, still, the Dudleys themselves made a goodly number—eight, including Bessie—who looked pale and tired when she came into the drawing-room, “dressed in all her best;” so shrieked Harry Marsden—and ready to go to church.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading A large party—for, although the intended festivities had been given up, and no visitors were invited to Berrie Down Hollow, still, the Dudleys themselves made a goodly number—eight, including Bessie—who looked pale and tired when she came into the drawing-room, “dressed in all her best;” so shrieked Harry Marsden—and ready to go to church.

continue talking

From this reading So it was settled that Laura should remain at home, and all the rest proceed along Berrie Down Lane,—up which we walked slowly and lingeringly in the first chapter in this book—to Fifield.

the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you

From this reading “Mayn’t I go too?” asked that young gentleman, pulling at Heather’s dress; “I’d like the walk as well as anybody.”

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading A large party—for, although the intended festivities had been given up, and no visitors were invited to Berrie Down Hollow, still, the Dudleys themselves made a goodly number—eight, including Bessie—who looked pale and tired when she came into the drawing-room, “dressed in all her best;” so shrieked Harry Marsden—and ready to go to church.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading So it was settled that Laura should remain at home, and all the rest proceed along Berrie Down Lane,—up which we walked slowly and lingeringly in the first chapter in this book—to Fifield.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading So it was settled that Laura should remain at home, and all the rest proceed along Berrie Down Lane,—up which we walked slowly and lingeringly in the first chapter in this book—to Fifield.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I love her as much as any of you,” she said, “and still I have the least to do with her.”

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading So it was settled that Laura should remain at home, and all the rest proceed along Berrie Down Lane,—up which we walked slowly and lingeringly in the first chapter in this book—to Fifield.

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

From this reading “I love her as much as any of you,” she said, “and still I have the least to do with her.”

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading So it was settled that Laura should remain at home, and all the rest proceed along Berrie Down Lane,—up which we walked slowly and lingeringly in the first chapter in this book—to Fifield.

uttered in a shrill scream as of pain or terror

From this reading A large party—for, although the intended festivities had been given up, and no visitors were invited to Berrie Down Hollow, still, the Dudleys themselves made a goodly number—eight, including Bessie—who looked pale and tired when she came into the drawing-room, “dressed in all her best;” so shrieked Harry Marsden—and ready to go to church.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading So it was settled that Laura should remain at home, and all the rest proceed along Berrie Down Lane,—up which we walked slowly and lingeringly in the first chapter in this book—to Fifield.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So it was settled that Laura should remain at home, and all the rest proceed along Berrie Down Lane,—up which we walked slowly and lingeringly in the first chapter in this book—to Fifield.

not in physical motion

From this reading “I love her as much as any of you,” she said, “and still I have the least to do with her.”

with tears; in a tearful manner

From this reading It was a lovely morning, and every one was going to walk over to Fifield church except Laura, who had almost tearfully entreated to be left in charge of Lally.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading So it was settled that Laura should remain at home, and all the rest proceed along Berrie Down Lane,—up which we walked slowly and lingeringly in the first chapter in this book—to Fifield.

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

From this reading “I love her as much as any of you,” she said, “and still I have the least to do with her.”

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading A large party—for, although the intended festivities had been given up, and no visitors were invited to Berrie Down Hollow, still, the Dudleys themselves made a goodly number—eight, including Bessie—who looked pale and tired when she came into the drawing-room, “dressed in all her best;” so shrieked Harry Marsden—and ready to go to church.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading So it was settled that Laura should remain at home, and all the rest proceed along Berrie Down Lane,—up which we walked slowly and lingeringly in the first chapter in this book—to Fifield.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading A large party—for, although the intended festivities had been given up, and no visitors were invited to Berrie Down Hollow, still, the Dudleys themselves made a goodly number—eight, including Bessie—who looked pale and tired when she came into the drawing-room, “dressed in all her best;” so shrieked Harry Marsden—and ready to go to church.

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

From this reading It was a lovely morning, and every one was going to walk over to Fifield church except Laura, who had almost tearfully entreated to be left in charge of Lally.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading “Mayn’t I go too?” asked that young gentleman, pulling at Heather’s dress; “I’d like the walk as well as anybody.”

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

From this reading So it was settled that Laura should remain at home, and all the rest proceed along Berrie Down Lane,—up which we walked slowly and lingeringly in the first chapter in this book—to Fifield.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading A large party—for, although the intended festivities had been given up, and no visitors were invited to Berrie Down Hollow, still, the Dudleys themselves made a goodly number—eight, including Bessie—who looked pale and tired when she came into the drawing-room, “dressed in all her best;” so shrieked Harry Marsden—and ready to go to church.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading It was a lovely morning, and every one was going to walk over to Fifield church except Laura, who had almost tearfully entreated to be left in charge of Lally.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading So it was settled that Laura should remain at home, and all the rest proceed along Berrie Down Lane,—up which we walked slowly and lingeringly in the first chapter in this book—to Fifield.

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

From this reading It was a lovely morning, and every one was going to walk over to Fifield church except Laura, who had almost tearfully entreated to be left in charge of Lally.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading So it was settled that Laura should remain at home, and all the rest proceed along Berrie Down Lane,—up which we walked slowly and lingeringly in the first chapter in this book—to Fifield.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading “Mayn’t I go too?” asked that young gentleman, pulling at Heather’s dress; “I’d like the walk as well as anybody.”

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

From this reading A large party—for, although the intended festivities had been given up, and no visitors were invited to Berrie Down Hollow, still, the Dudleys themselves made a goodly number—eight, including Bessie—who looked pale and tired when she came into the drawing-room, “dressed in all her best;” so shrieked Harry Marsden—and ready to go to church.

at the time that

From this reading A large party—for, although the intended festivities had been given up, and no visitors were invited to Berrie Down Hollow, still, the Dudleys themselves made a goodly number—eight, including Bessie—who looked pale and tired when she came into the drawing-room, “dressed in all her best;” so shrieked Harry Marsden—and ready to go to church.

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

From this reading So it was settled that Laura should remain at home, and all the rest proceed along Berrie Down Lane,—up which we walked slowly and lingeringly in the first chapter in this book—to Fifield.

which person or people

From this reading It was a lovely morning, and every one was going to walk over to Fifield church except Laura, who had almost tearfully entreated to be left in charge of Lally.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “I love her as much as any of you,” she said, “and still I have the least to do with her.”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “I love her as much as any of you,” she said, “and still I have the least to do with her.”

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading “Mayn’t I go too?” asked that young gentleman, pulling at Heather’s dress; “I’d like the walk as well as anybody.”