Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading A RETROSPECT.

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From this reading It was near the close of a cold, bright day early in January, that Mrs. Rockharrt and Corona Haught, escorted by Mr. Clarence, stepped from the train at the depot of the capital city of their State--which must, for obvious reason, be nameless--and were driven to the Young Ladies' Institute, where the girl was left, and as the adieus were being said it was explained to Cora that discretion and social conventionality dictated that her correspondence with young Rothsay should cease.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading "There can be no law against that.

in addition

From this reading Clarence stated that he would write to the youth and explain that the rules of the school, also, forbade such a correspondence.

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

From this reading It was near the close of a cold, bright day early in January, that Mrs. Rockharrt and Corona Haught, escorted by Mr. Clarence, stepped from the train at the depot of the capital city of their State--which must, for obvious reason, be nameless--and were driven to the Young Ladies' Institute, where the girl was left, and as the adieus were being said it was explained to Cora that discretion and social conventionality dictated that her correspondence with young Rothsay should cease.

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

From this reading It was near the close of a cold, bright day early in January, that Mrs. Rockharrt and Corona Haught, escorted by Mr. Clarence, stepped from the train at the depot of the capital city of their State--which must, for obvious reason, be nameless--and were driven to the Young Ladies' Institute, where the girl was left, and as the adieus were being said it was explained to Cora that discretion and social conventionality dictated that her correspondence with young Rothsay should cease.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was near the close of a cold, bright day early in January, that Mrs. Rockharrt and Corona Haught, escorted by Mr. Clarence, stepped from the train at the depot of the capital city of their State--which must, for obvious reason, be nameless--and were driven to the Young Ladies' Institute, where the girl was left, and as the adieus were being said it was explained to Cora that discretion and social conventionality dictated that her correspondence with young Rothsay should cease.

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

From this reading It was near the close of a cold, bright day early in January, that Mrs. Rockharrt and Corona Haught, escorted by Mr. Clarence, stepped from the train at the depot of the capital city of their State--which must, for obvious reason, be nameless--and were driven to the Young Ladies' Institute, where the girl was left, and as the adieus were being said it was explained to Cora that discretion and social conventionality dictated that her correspondence with young Rothsay should cease.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "I will also tell him that he can continue to send the _Watch_ to you, with his own paragraphs marked as before," said Corona's uncle.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading It was near the close of a cold, bright day early in January, that Mrs. Rockharrt and Corona Haught, escorted by Mr. Clarence, stepped from the train at the depot of the capital city of their State--which must, for obvious reason, be nameless--and were driven to the Young Ladies' Institute, where the girl was left, and as the adieus were being said it was explained to Cora that discretion and social conventionality dictated that her correspondence with young Rothsay should cease.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading It was near the close of a cold, bright day early in January, that Mrs. Rockharrt and Corona Haught, escorted by Mr. Clarence, stepped from the train at the depot of the capital city of their State--which must, for obvious reason, be nameless--and were driven to the Young Ladies' Institute, where the girl was left, and as the adieus were being said it was explained to Cora that discretion and social conventionality dictated that her correspondence with young Rothsay should cease.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was near the close of a cold, bright day early in January, that Mrs. Rockharrt and Corona Haught, escorted by Mr. Clarence, stepped from the train at the depot of the capital city of their State--which must, for obvious reason, be nameless--and were driven to the Young Ladies' Institute, where the girl was left, and as the adieus were being said it was explained to Cora that discretion and social conventionality dictated that her correspondence with young Rothsay should cease.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "I will also tell him that he can continue to send the _Watch_ to you, with his own paragraphs marked as before," said Corona's uncle.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading It was near the close of a cold, bright day early in January, that Mrs. Rockharrt and Corona Haught, escorted by Mr. Clarence, stepped from the train at the depot of the capital city of their State--which must, for obvious reason, be nameless--and were driven to the Young Ladies' Institute, where the girl was left, and as the adieus were being said it was explained to Cora that discretion and social conventionality dictated that her correspondence with young Rothsay should cease.

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading It was near the close of a cold, bright day early in January, that Mrs. Rockharrt and Corona Haught, escorted by Mr. Clarence, stepped from the train at the depot of the capital city of their State--which must, for obvious reason, be nameless--and were driven to the Young Ladies' Institute, where the girl was left, and as the adieus were being said it was explained to Cora that discretion and social conventionality dictated that her correspondence with young Rothsay should cease.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading It was near the close of a cold, bright day early in January, that Mrs. Rockharrt and Corona Haught, escorted by Mr. Clarence, stepped from the train at the depot of the capital city of their State--which must, for obvious reason, be nameless--and were driven to the Young Ladies' Institute, where the girl was left, and as the adieus were being said it was explained to Cora that discretion and social conventionality dictated that her correspondence with young Rothsay should cease.

a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers

From this reading It was near the close of a cold, bright day early in January, that Mrs. Rockharrt and Corona Haught, escorted by Mr. Clarence, stepped from the train at the depot of the capital city of their State--which must, for obvious reason, be nameless--and were driven to the Young Ladies' Institute, where the girl was left, and as the adieus were being said it was explained to Cora that discretion and social conventionality dictated that her correspondence with young Rothsay should cease.

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

From this reading It was near the close of a cold, bright day early in January, that Mrs. Rockharrt and Corona Haught, escorted by Mr. Clarence, stepped from the train at the depot of the capital city of their State--which must, for obvious reason, be nameless--and were driven to the Young Ladies' Institute, where the girl was left, and as the adieus were being said it was explained to Cora that discretion and social conventionality dictated that her correspondence with young Rothsay should cease.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading It was near the close of a cold, bright day early in January, that Mrs. Rockharrt and Corona Haught, escorted by Mr. Clarence, stepped from the train at the depot of the capital city of their State--which must, for obvious reason, be nameless--and were driven to the Young Ladies' Institute, where the girl was left, and as the adieus were being said it was explained to Cora that discretion and social conventionality dictated that her correspondence with young Rothsay should cease.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading "I will also tell him that he can continue to send the _Watch_ to you, with his own paragraphs marked as before," said Corona's uncle.

conformity with conventional thought and behavior

From this reading It was near the close of a cold, bright day early in January, that Mrs. Rockharrt and Corona Haught, escorted by Mr. Clarence, stepped from the train at the depot of the capital city of their State--which must, for obvious reason, be nameless--and were driven to the Young Ladies' Institute, where the girl was left, and as the adieus were being said it was explained to Cora that discretion and social conventionality dictated that her correspondence with young Rothsay should cease.

(Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina

From this reading It was near the close of a cold, bright day early in January, that Mrs. Rockharrt and Corona Haught, escorted by Mr. Clarence, stepped from the train at the depot of the capital city of their State--which must, for obvious reason, be nameless--and were driven to the Young Ladies' Institute, where the girl was left, and as the adieus were being said it was explained to Cora that discretion and social conventionality dictated that her correspondence with young Rothsay should cease.

the outermost region of the sun's atmosphere; visible as a white halo during a solar eclipse

From this reading It was near the close of a cold, bright day early in January, that Mrs. Rockharrt and Corona Haught, escorted by Mr. Clarence, stepped from the train at the depot of the capital city of their State--which must, for obvious reason, be nameless--and were driven to the Young Ladies' Institute, where the girl was left, and as the adieus were being said it was explained to Cora that discretion and social conventionality dictated that her correspondence with young Rothsay should cease.

possessive form of “corona” — the outermost region of the sun's atmosphere; visible as a white halo during a solar eclipse

From this reading "I will also tell him that he can continue to send the _Watch_ to you, with his own paragraphs marked as before," said Corona's uncle.

communication by the exchange of letters

From this reading It was near the close of a cold, bright day early in January, that Mrs. Rockharrt and Corona Haught, escorted by Mr. Clarence, stepped from the train at the depot of the capital city of their State--which must, for obvious reason, be nameless--and were driven to the Young Ladies' Institute, where the girl was left, and as the adieus were being said it was explained to Cora that discretion and social conventionality dictated that her correspondence with young Rothsay should cease.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was near the close of a cold, bright day early in January, that Mrs. Rockharrt and Corona Haught, escorted by Mr. Clarence, stepped from the train at the depot of the capital city of their State--which must, for obvious reason, be nameless--and were driven to the Young Ladies' Institute, where the girl was left, and as the adieus were being said it was explained to Cora that discretion and social conventionality dictated that her correspondence with young Rothsay should cease.

station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods

From this reading It was near the close of a cold, bright day early in January, that Mrs. Rockharrt and Corona Haught, escorted by Mr. Clarence, stepped from the train at the depot of the capital city of their State--which must, for obvious reason, be nameless--and were driven to the Young Ladies' Institute, where the girl was left, and as the adieus were being said it was explained to Cora that discretion and social conventionality dictated that her correspondence with young Rothsay should cease.

determined or decided upon as by an authority

From this reading It was near the close of a cold, bright day early in January, that Mrs. Rockharrt and Corona Haught, escorted by Mr. Clarence, stepped from the train at the depot of the capital city of their State--which must, for obvious reason, be nameless--and were driven to the Young Ladies' Institute, where the girl was left, and as the adieus were being said it was explained to Cora that discretion and social conventionality dictated that her correspondence with young Rothsay should cease.

freedom to act or judge on one's own

From this reading It was near the close of a cold, bright day early in January, that Mrs. Rockharrt and Corona Haught, escorted by Mr. Clarence, stepped from the train at the depot of the capital city of their State--which must, for obvious reason, be nameless--and were driven to the Young Ladies' Institute, where the girl was left, and as the adieus were being said it was explained to Cora that discretion and social conventionality dictated that her correspondence with young Rothsay should cease.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading It was near the close of a cold, bright day early in January, that Mrs. Rockharrt and Corona Haught, escorted by Mr. Clarence, stepped from the train at the depot of the capital city of their State--which must, for obvious reason, be nameless--and were driven to the Young Ladies' Institute, where the girl was left, and as the adieus were being said it was explained to Cora that discretion and social conventionality dictated that her correspondence with young Rothsay should cease.

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

From this reading It was near the close of a cold, bright day early in January, that Mrs. Rockharrt and Corona Haught, escorted by Mr. Clarence, stepped from the train at the depot of the capital city of their State--which must, for obvious reason, be nameless--and were driven to the Young Ladies' Institute, where the girl was left, and as the adieus were being said it was explained to Cora that discretion and social conventionality dictated that her correspondence with young Rothsay should cease.

past form of “escort” — accompany as an escort

From this reading It was near the close of a cold, bright day early in January, that Mrs. Rockharrt and Corona Haught, escorted by Mr. Clarence, stepped from the train at the depot of the capital city of their State--which must, for obvious reason, be nameless--and were driven to the Young Ladies' Institute, where the girl was left, and as the adieus were being said it was explained to Cora that discretion and social conventionality dictated that her correspondence with young Rothsay should cease.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading Clarence stated that he would write to the youth and explain that the rules of the school, also, forbade such a correspondence.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading It was near the close of a cold, bright day early in January, that Mrs. Rockharrt and Corona Haught, escorted by Mr. Clarence, stepped from the train at the depot of the capital city of their State--which must, for obvious reason, be nameless--and were driven to the Young Ladies' Institute, where the girl was left, and as the adieus were being said it was explained to Cora that discretion and social conventionality dictated that her correspondence with young Rothsay should cease.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was near the close of a cold, bright day early in January, that Mrs. Rockharrt and Corona Haught, escorted by Mr. Clarence, stepped from the train at the depot of the capital city of their State--which must, for obvious reason, be nameless--and were driven to the Young Ladies' Institute, where the girl was left, and as the adieus were being said it was explained to Cora that discretion and social conventionality dictated that her correspondence with young Rothsay should cease.

inflected form of “forbid” — command against

From this reading Clarence stated that he would write to the youth and explain that the rules of the school, also, forbade such a correspondence.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was near the close of a cold, bright day early in January, that Mrs. Rockharrt and Corona Haught, escorted by Mr. Clarence, stepped from the train at the depot of the capital city of their State--which must, for obvious reason, be nameless--and were driven to the Young Ladies' Institute, where the girl was left, and as the adieus were being said it was explained to Cora that discretion and social conventionality dictated that her correspondence with young Rothsay should cease.

a young female

From this reading It was near the close of a cold, bright day early in January, that Mrs. Rockharrt and Corona Haught, escorted by Mr. Clarence, stepped from the train at the depot of the capital city of their State--which must, for obvious reason, be nameless--and were driven to the Young Ladies' Institute, where the girl was left, and as the adieus were being said it was explained to Cora that discretion and social conventionality dictated that her correspondence with young Rothsay should cease.

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From this reading It was near the close of a cold, bright day early in January, that Mrs. Rockharrt and Corona Haught, escorted by Mr. Clarence, stepped from the train at the depot of the capital city of their State--which must, for obvious reason, be nameless--and were driven to the Young Ladies' Institute, where the girl was left, and as the adieus were being said it was explained to Cora that discretion and social conventionality dictated that her correspondence with young Rothsay should cease.

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

From this reading Clarence stated that he would write to the youth and explain that the rules of the school, also, forbade such a correspondence.

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

From this reading It was near the close of a cold, bright day early in January, that Mrs. Rockharrt and Corona Haught, escorted by Mr. Clarence, stepped from the train at the depot of the capital city of their State--which must, for obvious reason, be nameless--and were driven to the Young Ladies' Institute, where the girl was left, and as the adieus were being said it was explained to Cora that discretion and social conventionality dictated that her correspondence with young Rothsay should cease.

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

From this reading "I will also tell him that he can continue to send the _Watch_ to you, with his own paragraphs marked as before," said Corona's uncle.

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

From this reading "I will also tell him that he can continue to send the _Watch_ to you, with his own paragraphs marked as before," said Corona's uncle.

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

From this reading "I will also tell him that he can continue to send the _Watch_ to you, with his own paragraphs marked as before," said Corona's uncle.

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

From this reading It was near the close of a cold, bright day early in January, that Mrs. Rockharrt and Corona Haught, escorted by Mr. Clarence, stepped from the train at the depot of the capital city of their State--which must, for obvious reason, be nameless--and were driven to the Young Ladies' Institute, where the girl was left, and as the adieus were being said it was explained to Cora that discretion and social conventionality dictated that her correspondence with young Rothsay should cease.

set up or lay the groundwork for

From this reading It was near the close of a cold, bright day early in January, that Mrs. Rockharrt and Corona Haught, escorted by Mr. Clarence, stepped from the train at the depot of the capital city of their State--which must, for obvious reason, be nameless--and were driven to the Young Ladies' Institute, where the girl was left, and as the adieus were being said it was explained to Cora that discretion and social conventionality dictated that her correspondence with young Rothsay should cease.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was near the close of a cold, bright day early in January, that Mrs. Rockharrt and Corona Haught, escorted by Mr. Clarence, stepped from the train at the depot of the capital city of their State--which must, for obvious reason, be nameless--and were driven to the Young Ladies' Institute, where the girl was left, and as the adieus were being said it was explained to Cora that discretion and social conventionality dictated that her correspondence with young Rothsay should cease.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading It was near the close of a cold, bright day early in January, that Mrs. Rockharrt and Corona Haught, escorted by Mr. Clarence, stepped from the train at the depot of the capital city of their State--which must, for obvious reason, be nameless--and were driven to the Young Ladies' Institute, where the girl was left, and as the adieus were being said it was explained to Cora that discretion and social conventionality dictated that her correspondence with young Rothsay should cease.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading It was near the close of a cold, bright day early in January, that Mrs. Rockharrt and Corona Haught, escorted by Mr. Clarence, stepped from the train at the depot of the capital city of their State--which must, for obvious reason, be nameless--and were driven to the Young Ladies' Institute, where the girl was left, and as the adieus were being said it was explained to Cora that discretion and social conventionality dictated that her correspondence with young Rothsay should cease.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading "There can be no law against that.

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 near the close of a cold, bright day early in January, that Mrs. Rockharrt and Corona Haught, escorted by Mr. Clarence, stepped from the train at the depot of the capital city of their State--which must, for obvious reason, be nameless--and were driven to the Young Ladies' Institute, where the girl was left, and as the adieus were being said it was explained to Cora that discretion and social conventionality dictated that her correspondence with young Rothsay should cease.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading "I will also tell him that he can continue to send the _Watch_ to you, with his own paragraphs marked as before," said Corona's uncle.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It was near the close of a cold, bright day early in January, that Mrs. Rockharrt and Corona Haught, escorted by Mr. Clarence, stepped from the train at the depot of the capital city of their State--which must, for obvious reason, be nameless--and were driven to the Young Ladies' Institute, where the girl was left, and as the adieus were being said it was explained to Cora that discretion and social conventionality dictated that her correspondence with young Rothsay should cease.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading It was near the close of a cold, bright day early in January, that Mrs. Rockharrt and Corona Haught, escorted by Mr. Clarence, stepped from the train at the depot of the capital city of their State--which must, for obvious reason, be nameless--and were driven to the Young Ladies' Institute, where the girl was left, and as the adieus were being said it was explained to Cora that discretion and social conventionality dictated that her correspondence with young Rothsay should cease.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading It was near the close of a cold, bright day early in January, that Mrs. Rockharrt and Corona Haught, escorted by Mr. Clarence, stepped from the train at the depot of the capital city of their State--which must, for obvious reason, be nameless--and were driven to the Young Ladies' Institute, where the girl was left, and as the adieus were being said it was explained to Cora that discretion and social conventionality dictated that her correspondence with young Rothsay should cease.

Having no name, or having a name that is kept secret or unknown.

From this reading It was near the close of a cold, bright day early in January, that Mrs. Rockharrt and Corona Haught, escorted by Mr. Clarence, stepped from the train at the depot of the capital city of their State--which must, for obvious reason, be nameless--and were driven to the Young Ladies' Institute, where the girl was left, and as the adieus were being said it was explained to Cora that discretion and social conventionality dictated that her correspondence with young Rothsay should cease.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading It was near the close of a cold, bright day early in January, that Mrs. Rockharrt and Corona Haught, escorted by Mr. Clarence, stepped from the train at the depot of the capital city of their State--which must, for obvious reason, be nameless--and were driven to the Young Ladies' Institute, where the girl was left, and as the adieus were being said it was explained to Cora that discretion and social conventionality dictated that her correspondence with young Rothsay should cease.

not any; not one

From this reading "There can be no law against that.

easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind

From this reading It was near the close of a cold, bright day early in January, that Mrs. Rockharrt and Corona Haught, escorted by Mr. Clarence, stepped from the train at the depot of the capital city of their State--which must, for obvious reason, be nameless--and were driven to the Young Ladies' Institute, where the girl was left, and as the adieus were being said it was explained to Cora that discretion and social conventionality dictated that her correspondence with young Rothsay should cease.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was near the close of a cold, bright day early in January, that Mrs. Rockharrt and Corona Haught, escorted by Mr. Clarence, stepped from the train at the depot of the capital city of their State--which must, for obvious reason, be nameless--and were driven to the Young Ladies' Institute, where the girl was left, and as the adieus were being said it was explained to Cora that discretion and social conventionality dictated that her correspondence with young Rothsay should cease.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading "I will also tell him that he can continue to send the _Watch_ to you, with his own paragraphs marked as before," said Corona's uncle.

plural of “paragraph” — one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line

From this reading "I will also tell him that he can continue to send the _Watch_ to you, with his own paragraphs marked as before," said Corona's uncle.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading It was near the close of a cold, bright day early in January, that Mrs. Rockharrt and Corona Haught, escorted by Mr. Clarence, stepped from the train at the depot of the capital city of their State--which must, for obvious reason, be nameless--and were driven to the Young Ladies' Institute, where the girl was left, and as the adieus were being said it was explained to Cora that discretion and social conventionality dictated that her correspondence with young Rothsay should cease.

contemplation of things past

From this reading A RETROSPECT.

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From this reading It was near the close of a cold, bright day early in January, that Mrs. Rockharrt and Corona Haught, escorted by Mr. Clarence, stepped from the train at the depot of the capital city of their State--which must, for obvious reason, be nameless--and were driven to the Young Ladies' Institute, where the girl was left, and as the adieus were being said it was explained to Cora that discretion and social conventionality dictated that her correspondence with young Rothsay should cease.

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

From this reading It was near the close of a cold, bright day early in January, that Mrs. Rockharrt and Corona Haught, escorted by Mr. Clarence, stepped from the train at the depot of the capital city of their State--which must, for obvious reason, be nameless--and were driven to the Young Ladies' Institute, where the girl was left, and as the adieus were being said it was explained to Cora that discretion and social conventionality dictated that her correspondence with young Rothsay should cease.

plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading Clarence stated that he would write to the youth and explain that the rules of the school, also, forbade such a correspondence.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It was near the close of a cold, bright day early in January, that Mrs. Rockharrt and Corona Haught, escorted by Mr. Clarence, stepped from the train at the depot of the capital city of their State--which must, for obvious reason, be nameless--and were driven to the Young Ladies' Institute, where the girl was left, and as the adieus were being said it was explained to Cora that discretion and social conventionality dictated that her correspondence with young Rothsay should cease.

an educational institution

From this reading Clarence stated that he would write to the youth and explain that the rules of the school, also, forbade such a correspondence.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading "I will also tell him that he can continue to send the _Watch_ to you, with his own paragraphs marked as before," said Corona's uncle.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It was near the close of a cold, bright day early in January, that Mrs. Rockharrt and Corona Haught, escorted by Mr. Clarence, stepped from the train at the depot of the capital city of their State--which must, for obvious reason, be nameless--and were driven to the Young Ladies' Institute, where the girl was left, and as the adieus were being said it was explained to Cora that discretion and social conventionality dictated that her correspondence with young Rothsay should cease.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading It was near the close of a cold, bright day early in January, that Mrs. Rockharrt and Corona Haught, escorted by Mr. Clarence, stepped from the train at the depot of the capital city of their State--which must, for obvious reason, be nameless--and were driven to the Young Ladies' Institute, where the girl was left, and as the adieus were being said it was explained to Cora that discretion and social conventionality dictated that her correspondence with young Rothsay should cease.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading It was near the close of a cold, bright day early in January, that Mrs. Rockharrt and Corona Haught, escorted by Mr. Clarence, stepped from the train at the depot of the capital city of their State--which must, for obvious reason, be nameless--and were driven to the Young Ladies' Institute, where the girl was left, and as the adieus were being said it was explained to Cora that discretion and social conventionality dictated that her correspondence with young Rothsay should cease.

declared as fact; explicitly stated

From this reading Clarence stated that he would write to the youth and explain that the rules of the school, also, forbade such a correspondence.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading It was near the close of a cold, bright day early in January, that Mrs. Rockharrt and Corona Haught, escorted by Mr. Clarence, stepped from the train at the depot of the capital city of their State--which must, for obvious reason, be nameless--and were driven to the Young Ladies' Institute, where the girl was left, and as the adieus were being said it was explained to Cora that discretion and social conventionality dictated that her correspondence with young Rothsay should cease.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Clarence stated that he would write to the youth and explain that the rules of the school, also, forbade such a correspondence.

express in words

From this reading "I will also tell him that he can continue to send the _Watch_ to you, with his own paragraphs marked as before," said Corona's uncle.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was near the close of a cold, bright day early in January, that Mrs. Rockharrt and Corona Haught, escorted by Mr. Clarence, stepped from the train at the depot of the capital city of their State--which must, for obvious reason, be nameless--and were driven to the Young Ladies' Institute, where the girl was left, and as the adieus were being said it was explained to Cora that discretion and social conventionality dictated that her correspondence with young Rothsay should cease.

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

From this reading It was near the close of a cold, bright day early in January, that Mrs. Rockharrt and Corona Haught, escorted by Mr. Clarence, stepped from the train at the depot of the capital city of their State--which must, for obvious reason, be nameless--and were driven to the Young Ladies' Institute, where the girl was left, and as the adieus were being said it was explained to Cora that discretion and social conventionality dictated that her correspondence with young Rothsay should cease.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was near the close of a cold, bright day early in January, that Mrs. Rockharrt and Corona Haught, escorted by Mr. Clarence, stepped from the train at the depot of the capital city of their State--which must, for obvious reason, be nameless--and were driven to the Young Ladies' Institute, where the girl was left, and as the adieus were being said it was explained to Cora that discretion and social conventionality dictated that her correspondence with young Rothsay should cease.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "There can be no law against that.

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

From this reading It was near the close of a cold, bright day early in January, that Mrs. Rockharrt and Corona Haught, escorted by Mr. Clarence, stepped from the train at the depot of the capital city of their State--which must, for obvious reason, be nameless--and were driven to the Young Ladies' Institute, where the girl was left, and as the adieus were being said it was explained to Cora that discretion and social conventionality dictated that her correspondence with young Rothsay should cease.

create by training and teaching

From this reading It was near the close of a cold, bright day early in January, that Mrs. Rockharrt and Corona Haught, escorted by Mr. Clarence, stepped from the train at the depot of the capital city of their State--which must, for obvious reason, be nameless--and were driven to the Young Ladies' Institute, where the girl was left, and as the adieus were being said it was explained to Cora that discretion and social conventionality dictated that her correspondence with young Rothsay should cease.

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

From this reading "I will also tell him that he can continue to send the _Watch_ to you, with his own paragraphs marked as before," said Corona's uncle.

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

From this reading It was near the close of a cold, bright day early in January, that Mrs. Rockharrt and Corona Haught, escorted by Mr. Clarence, stepped from the train at the depot of the capital city of their State--which must, for obvious reason, be nameless--and were driven to the Young Ladies' Institute, where the girl was left, and as the adieus were being said it was explained to Cora that discretion and social conventionality dictated that her correspondence with young Rothsay should cease.

look attentively

From this reading "I will also tell him that he can continue to send the _Watch_ to you, with his own paragraphs marked as before," said Corona's uncle.

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

From this reading It was near the close of a cold, bright day early in January, that Mrs. Rockharrt and Corona Haught, escorted by Mr. Clarence, stepped from the train at the depot of the capital city of their State--which must, for obvious reason, be nameless--and were driven to the Young Ladies' Institute, where the girl was left, and as the adieus were being said it was explained to Cora that discretion and social conventionality dictated that her correspondence with young Rothsay should cease.

in or at the place that

From this reading It was near the close of a cold, bright day early in January, that Mrs. Rockharrt and Corona Haught, escorted by Mr. Clarence, stepped from the train at the depot of the capital city of their State--which must, for obvious reason, be nameless--and were driven to the Young Ladies' Institute, where the girl was left, and as the adieus were being said it was explained to Cora that discretion and social conventionality dictated that her correspondence with young Rothsay should cease.

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

From this reading It was near the close of a cold, bright day early in January, that Mrs. Rockharrt and Corona Haught, escorted by Mr. Clarence, stepped from the train at the depot of the capital city of their State--which must, for obvious reason, be nameless--and were driven to the Young Ladies' Institute, where the girl was left, and as the adieus were being said it was explained to Cora that discretion and social conventionality dictated that her correspondence with young Rothsay should cease.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "I will also tell him that he can continue to send the _Watch_ to you, with his own paragraphs marked as before," said Corona's uncle.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was near the close of a cold, bright day early in January, that Mrs. Rockharrt and Corona Haught, escorted by Mr. Clarence, stepped from the train at the depot of the capital city of their State--which must, for obvious reason, be nameless--and were driven to the Young Ladies' Institute, where the girl was left, and as the adieus were being said it was explained to Cora that discretion and social conventionality dictated that her correspondence with young Rothsay should cease.

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

From this reading Clarence stated that he would write to the youth and explain that the rules of the school, also, forbade such a correspondence.

produce a literary work

From this reading Clarence stated that he would write to the youth and explain that the rules of the school, also, forbade such a correspondence.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I will also tell him that he can continue to send the _Watch_ to you, with his own paragraphs marked as before," said Corona's uncle.

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

From this reading It was near the close of a cold, bright day early in January, that Mrs. Rockharrt and Corona Haught, escorted by Mr. Clarence, stepped from the train at the depot of the capital city of their State--which must, for obvious reason, be nameless--and were driven to the Young Ladies' Institute, where the girl was left, and as the adieus were being said it was explained to Cora that discretion and social conventionality dictated that her correspondence with young Rothsay should cease.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Clarence stated that he would write to the youth and explain that the rules of the school, also, forbade such a correspondence.