Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading A CONCERT AT THE CONCORDIA CLUB.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading In the beautiful gardens, which were gorgeously illuminated, people were walking about and sitting down as though it were an English summer night.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading And it almost relieved him to hear presently from a lady, to whom he expressed this astonishment, that the doctors declared this season of open air concerts was certainly the most busy time for colds and fever.

(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 But, as in the East thoughts of health and diet always occupy an extraordinarily prominent place in the minds of all who have dwelt there for any length of time, that which chiefly struck the stranger was the apparently reckless indifference to fever displayed by those _flaneurs_ who dawdled about under the trees on this treacherous soil, as though it were the harmless green grass of Hurlingham at home.

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

From this reading And it almost relieved him to hear presently from a lady, to whom he expressed this astonishment, that the doctors declared this season of open air concerts was certainly the most busy time for colds and fever.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading But, as in the East thoughts of health and diet always occupy an extraordinarily prominent place in the minds of all who have dwelt there for any length of time, that which chiefly struck the stranger was the apparently reckless indifference to fever displayed by those _flaneurs_ who dawdled about under the trees on this treacherous soil, as though it were the harmless green grass of Hurlingham at home.

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

From this reading In the beautiful gardens, which were gorgeously illuminated, people were walking about and sitting down as though it were an English summer night.

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

From this reading In the beautiful gardens, which were gorgeously illuminated, people were walking about and sitting down as though it were an English summer night.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But, as in the East thoughts of health and diet always occupy an extraordinarily prominent place in the minds of all who have dwelt there for any length of time, that which chiefly struck the stranger was the apparently reckless indifference to fever displayed by those _flaneurs_ who dawdled about under the trees on this treacherous soil, as though it were the harmless green grass of Hurlingham at home.

from appearances alone

From this reading But, as in the East thoughts of health and diet always occupy an extraordinarily prominent place in the minds of all who have dwelt there for any length of time, that which chiefly struck the stranger was the apparently reckless indifference to fever displayed by those _flaneurs_ who dawdled about under the trees on this treacherous soil, as though it were the harmless green grass of Hurlingham at home.

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

From this reading In the beautiful gardens, which were gorgeously illuminated, people were walking about and sitting down as though it were an English summer night.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading And it almost relieved him to hear presently from a lady, to whom he expressed this astonishment, that the doctors declared this season of open air concerts was certainly the most busy time for colds and fever.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A CONCERT AT THE CONCORDIA CLUB.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading In the beautiful gardens, which were gorgeously illuminated, people were walking about and sitting down as though it were an English summer night.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading And it almost relieved him to hear presently from a lady, to whom he expressed this astonishment, that the doctors declared this season of open air concerts was certainly the most busy time for colds and fever.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But, as in the East thoughts of health and diet always occupy an extraordinarily prominent place in the minds of all who have dwelt there for any length of time, that which chiefly struck the stranger was the apparently reckless indifference to fever displayed by those _flaneurs_ who dawdled about under the trees on this treacherous soil, as though it were the harmless green grass of Hurlingham at home.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But, as in the East thoughts of health and diet always occupy an extraordinarily prominent place in the minds of all who have dwelt there for any length of time, that which chiefly struck the stranger was the apparently reckless indifference to fever displayed by those _flaneurs_ who dawdled about under the trees on this treacherous soil, as though it were the harmless green grass of Hurlingham at home.

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

From this reading And it almost relieved him to hear presently from a lady, to whom he expressed this astonishment, that the doctors declared this season of open air concerts was certainly the most busy time for colds and fever.

for the most part

From this reading But, as in the East thoughts of health and diet always occupy an extraordinarily prominent place in the minds of all who have dwelt there for any length of time, that which chiefly struck the stranger was the apparently reckless indifference to fever displayed by those _flaneurs_ who dawdled about under the trees on this treacherous soil, as though it were the harmless green grass of Hurlingham at home.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading A CONCERT AT THE CONCORDIA CLUB.

plural of “cold” — a mild viral infection involving the nose and respiratory passages (but not the lungs)

From this reading And it almost relieved him to hear presently from a lady, to whom he expressed this astonishment, that the doctors declared this season of open air concerts was certainly the most busy time for colds and fever.

a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging

From this reading A CONCERT AT THE CONCORDIA CLUB.

plural of “concert” — a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging

From this reading And it almost relieved him to hear presently from a lady, to whom he expressed this astonishment, that the doctors declared this season of open air concerts was certainly the most busy time for colds and fever.

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From this reading A CONCERT AT THE CONCORDIA CLUB.

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From this reading But, as in the East thoughts of health and diet always occupy an extraordinarily prominent place in the minds of all who have dwelt there for any length of time, that which chiefly struck the stranger was the apparently reckless indifference to fever displayed by those _flaneurs_ who dawdled about under the trees on this treacherous soil, as though it were the harmless green grass of Hurlingham at home.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading And it almost relieved him to hear presently from a lady, to whom he expressed this astonishment, that the doctors declared this season of open air concerts was certainly the most busy time for colds and fever.

a prescribed selection of foods

From this reading But, as in the East thoughts of health and diet always occupy an extraordinarily prominent place in the minds of all who have dwelt there for any length of time, that which chiefly struck the stranger was the apparently reckless indifference to fever displayed by those _flaneurs_ who dawdled about under the trees on this treacherous soil, as though it were the harmless green grass of Hurlingham at home.

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading But, as in the East thoughts of health and diet always occupy an extraordinarily prominent place in the minds of all who have dwelt there for any length of time, that which chiefly struck the stranger was the apparently reckless indifference to fever displayed by those _flaneurs_ who dawdled about under the trees on this treacherous soil, as though it were the harmless green grass of Hurlingham at home.

plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading And it almost relieved him to hear presently from a lady, to whom he expressed this astonishment, that the doctors declared this season of open air concerts was certainly the most busy time for colds and fever.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading In the beautiful gardens, which were gorgeously illuminated, people were walking about and sitting down as though it were an English summer night.

inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading But, as in the East thoughts of health and diet always occupy an extraordinarily prominent place in the minds of all who have dwelt there for any length of time, that which chiefly struck the stranger was the apparently reckless indifference to fever displayed by those _flaneurs_ who dawdled about under the trees on this treacherous soil, as though it were the harmless green grass of Hurlingham at home.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading But, as in the East thoughts of health and diet always occupy an extraordinarily prominent place in the minds of all who have dwelt there for any length of time, that which chiefly struck the stranger was the apparently reckless indifference to fever displayed by those _flaneurs_ who dawdled about under the trees on this treacherous soil, as though it were the harmless green grass of Hurlingham at home.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading In the beautiful gardens, which were gorgeously illuminated, people were walking about and sitting down as though it were an English summer night.

communicated in words

From this reading And it almost relieved him to hear presently from a lady, to whom he expressed this astonishment, that the doctors declared this season of open air concerts was certainly the most busy time for colds and fever.

extremely

From this reading But, as in the East thoughts of health and diet always occupy an extraordinarily prominent place in the minds of all who have dwelt there for any length of time, that which chiefly struck the stranger was the apparently reckless indifference to fever displayed by those _flaneurs_ who dawdled about under the trees on this treacherous soil, as though it were the harmless green grass of Hurlingham at home.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading But, as in the East thoughts of health and diet always occupy an extraordinarily prominent place in the minds of all who have dwelt there for any length of time, that which chiefly struck the stranger was the apparently reckless indifference to fever displayed by those _flaneurs_ who dawdled about under the trees on this treacherous soil, as though it were the harmless green grass of Hurlingham at home.

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From this reading But, as in the East thoughts of health and diet always occupy an extraordinarily prominent place in the minds of all who have dwelt there for any length of time, that which chiefly struck the stranger was the apparently reckless indifference to fever displayed by those _flaneurs_ who dawdled about under the trees on this treacherous soil, as though it were the harmless green grass of Hurlingham at home.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But, as in the East thoughts of health and diet always occupy an extraordinarily prominent place in the minds of all who have dwelt there for any length of time, that which chiefly struck the stranger was the apparently reckless indifference to fever displayed by those _flaneurs_ who dawdled about under the trees on this treacherous soil, as though it were the harmless green grass of Hurlingham at home.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading And it almost relieved him to hear presently from a lady, to whom he expressed this astonishment, that the doctors declared this season of open air concerts was certainly the most busy time for colds and fever.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading In the beautiful gardens, which were gorgeously illuminated, people were walking about and sitting down as though it were an English summer night.

in an impressively beautiful manner

From this reading In the beautiful gardens, which were gorgeously illuminated, people were walking about and sitting down as though it were an English summer night.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading But, as in the East thoughts of health and diet always occupy an extraordinarily prominent place in the minds of all who have dwelt there for any length of time, that which chiefly struck the stranger was the apparently reckless indifference to fever displayed by those _flaneurs_ who dawdled about under the trees on this treacherous soil, as though it were the harmless green grass of Hurlingham at home.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading But, as in the East thoughts of health and diet always occupy an extraordinarily prominent place in the minds of all who have dwelt there for any length of time, that which chiefly struck the stranger was the apparently reckless indifference to fever displayed by those _flaneurs_ who dawdled about under the trees on this treacherous soil, as though it were the harmless green grass of Hurlingham at home.

not causing or capable of causing harm

From this reading But, as in the East thoughts of health and diet always occupy an extraordinarily prominent place in the minds of all who have dwelt there for any length of time, that which chiefly struck the stranger was the apparently reckless indifference to fever displayed by those _flaneurs_ who dawdled about under the trees on this treacherous soil, as though it were the harmless green grass of Hurlingham at home.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But, as in the East thoughts of health and diet always occupy an extraordinarily prominent place in the minds of all who have dwelt there for any length of time, that which chiefly struck the stranger was the apparently reckless indifference to fever displayed by those _flaneurs_ who dawdled about under the trees on this treacherous soil, as though it were the harmless green grass of Hurlingham at home.

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

From this reading And it almost relieved him to hear presently from a lady, to whom he expressed this astonishment, that the doctors declared this season of open air concerts was certainly the most busy time for colds and fever.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading But, as in the East thoughts of health and diet always occupy an extraordinarily prominent place in the minds of all who have dwelt there for any length of time, that which chiefly struck the stranger was the apparently reckless indifference to fever displayed by those _flaneurs_ who dawdled about under the trees on this treacherous soil, as though it were the harmless green grass of Hurlingham at home.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading And it almost relieved him to hear presently from a lady, to whom he expressed this astonishment, that the doctors declared this season of open air concerts was certainly the most busy time for colds and fever.

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

From this reading And it almost relieved him to hear presently from a lady, to whom he expressed this astonishment, that the doctors declared this season of open air concerts was certainly the most busy time for colds and fever.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading But, as in the East thoughts of health and diet always occupy an extraordinarily prominent place in the minds of all who have dwelt there for any length of time, that which chiefly struck the stranger was the apparently reckless indifference to fever displayed by those _flaneurs_ who dawdled about under the trees on this treacherous soil, as though it were the harmless green grass of Hurlingham at home.

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

From this reading But, as in the East thoughts of health and diet always occupy an extraordinarily prominent place in the minds of all who have dwelt there for any length of time, that which chiefly struck the stranger was the apparently reckless indifference to fever displayed by those _flaneurs_ who dawdled about under the trees on this treacherous soil, as though it were the harmless green grass of Hurlingham at home.

provided with artificial light

From this reading In the beautiful gardens, which were gorgeously illuminated, people were walking about and sitting down as though it were an English summer night.

deeply or markedly affected or influenced

From this reading The traveller was naturally much impressed with the scene at the Concordia Club.

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

From this reading In the beautiful gardens, which were gorgeously illuminated, people were walking about and sitting down as though it were an English summer night.

unbiased impartial unconcern

From this reading But, as in the East thoughts of health and diet always occupy an extraordinarily prominent place in the minds of all who have dwelt there for any length of time, that which chiefly struck the stranger was the apparently reckless indifference to fever displayed by those _flaneurs_ who dawdled about under the trees on this treacherous soil, as though it were the harmless green grass of Hurlingham at home.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In the beautiful gardens, which were gorgeously illuminated, people were walking about and sitting down as though it were an English summer night.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading And it almost relieved him to hear presently from a lady, to whom he expressed this astonishment, that the doctors declared this season of open air concerts was certainly the most busy time for colds and fever.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading But, as in the East thoughts of health and diet always occupy an extraordinarily prominent place in the minds of all who have dwelt there for any length of time, that which chiefly struck the stranger was the apparently reckless indifference to fever displayed by those _flaneurs_ who dawdled about under the trees on this treacherous soil, as though it were the harmless green grass of Hurlingham at home.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading But, as in the East thoughts of health and diet always occupy an extraordinarily prominent place in the minds of all who have dwelt there for any length of time, that which chiefly struck the stranger was the apparently reckless indifference to fever displayed by those _flaneurs_ who dawdled about under the trees on this treacherous soil, as though it were the harmless green grass of Hurlingham at home.

used to form the superlative

From this reading And it almost relieved him to hear presently from a lady, to whom he expressed this astonishment, that the doctors declared this season of open air concerts was certainly the most busy time for colds and fever.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The traveller was naturally much impressed with the scene at the Concordia Club.

as might be expected

From this reading The traveller was naturally much impressed with the scene at the Concordia Club.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading In the beautiful gardens, which were gorgeously illuminated, people were walking about and sitting down as though it were an English summer night.

keep busy with

From this reading But, as in the East thoughts of health and diet always occupy an extraordinarily prominent place in the minds of all who have dwelt there for any length of time, that which chiefly struck the stranger was the apparently reckless indifference to fever displayed by those _flaneurs_ who dawdled about under the trees on this treacherous soil, as though it were the harmless green grass of Hurlingham at home.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But, as in the East thoughts of health and diet always occupy an extraordinarily prominent place in the minds of all who have dwelt there for any length of time, that which chiefly struck the stranger was the apparently reckless indifference to fever displayed by those _flaneurs_ who dawdled about under the trees on this treacherous soil, as though it were the harmless green grass of Hurlingham at home.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But, as in the East thoughts of health and diet always occupy an extraordinarily prominent place in the minds of all who have dwelt there for any length of time, that which chiefly struck the stranger was the apparently reckless indifference to fever displayed by those _flaneurs_ who dawdled about under the trees on this treacherous soil, as though it were the harmless green grass of Hurlingham at home.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading And it almost relieved him to hear presently from a lady, to whom he expressed this astonishment, that the doctors declared this season of open air concerts was certainly the most busy time for colds and fever.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading In the beautiful gardens, which were gorgeously illuminated, people were walking about and sitting down as though it were an English summer night.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading But, as in the East thoughts of health and diet always occupy an extraordinarily prominent place in the minds of all who have dwelt there for any length of time, that which chiefly struck the stranger was the apparently reckless indifference to fever displayed by those _flaneurs_ who dawdled about under the trees on this treacherous soil, as though it were the harmless green grass of Hurlingham at home.

in the near future

From this reading And it almost relieved him to hear presently from a lady, to whom he expressed this astonishment, that the doctors declared this season of open air concerts was certainly the most busy time for colds and fever.

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

From this reading But, as in the East thoughts of health and diet always occupy an extraordinarily prominent place in the minds of all who have dwelt there for any length of time, that which chiefly struck the stranger was the apparently reckless indifference to fever displayed by those _flaneurs_ who dawdled about under the trees on this treacherous soil, as though it were the harmless green grass of Hurlingham at home.

marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences

From this reading But, as in the East thoughts of health and diet always occupy an extraordinarily prominent place in the minds of all who have dwelt there for any length of time, that which chiefly struck the stranger was the apparently reckless indifference to fever displayed by those _flaneurs_ who dawdled about under the trees on this treacherous soil, as though it were the harmless green grass of Hurlingham at home.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading And it almost relieved him to hear presently from a lady, to whom he expressed this astonishment, that the doctors declared this season of open air concerts was certainly the most busy time for colds and fever.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading The traveller was naturally much impressed with the scene at the Concordia Club.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading And it almost relieved him to hear presently from a lady, to whom he expressed this astonishment, that the doctors declared this season of open air concerts was certainly the most busy time for colds and fever.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading In the beautiful gardens, which were gorgeously illuminated, people were walking about and sitting down as though it were an English summer night.

the state of being covered with unclean things

From this reading But, as in the East thoughts of health and diet always occupy an extraordinarily prominent place in the minds of all who have dwelt there for any length of time, that which chiefly struck the stranger was the apparently reckless indifference to fever displayed by those _flaneurs_ who dawdled about under the trees on this treacherous soil, as though it were the harmless green grass of Hurlingham at home.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading But, as in the East thoughts of health and diet always occupy an extraordinarily prominent place in the minds of all who have dwelt there for any length of time, that which chiefly struck the stranger was the apparently reckless indifference to fever displayed by those _flaneurs_ who dawdled about under the trees on this treacherous soil, as though it were the harmless green grass of Hurlingham at home.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading But, as in the East thoughts of health and diet always occupy an extraordinarily prominent place in the minds of all who have dwelt there for any length of time, that which chiefly struck the stranger was the apparently reckless indifference to fever displayed by those _flaneurs_ who dawdled about under the trees on this treacherous soil, as though it were the harmless green grass of Hurlingham at home.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading In the beautiful gardens, which were gorgeously illuminated, people were walking about and sitting down as though it were an English summer night.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But, as in the East thoughts of health and diet always occupy an extraordinarily prominent place in the minds of all who have dwelt there for any length of time, that which chiefly struck the stranger was the apparently reckless indifference to fever displayed by those _flaneurs_ who dawdled about under the trees on this treacherous soil, as though it were the harmless green grass of Hurlingham at home.

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

From this reading A CONCERT AT THE CONCORDIA CLUB.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But, as in the East thoughts of health and diet always occupy an extraordinarily prominent place in the minds of all who have dwelt there for any length of time, that which chiefly struck the stranger was the apparently reckless indifference to fever displayed by those _flaneurs_ who dawdled about under the trees on this treacherous soil, as though it were the harmless green grass of Hurlingham at home.

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

From this reading But, as in the East thoughts of health and diet always occupy an extraordinarily prominent place in the minds of all who have dwelt there for any length of time, that which chiefly struck the stranger was the apparently reckless indifference to fever displayed by those _flaneurs_ who dawdled about under the trees on this treacherous soil, as though it were the harmless green grass of Hurlingham at home.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading But, as in the East thoughts of health and diet always occupy an extraordinarily prominent place in the minds of all who have dwelt there for any length of time, that which chiefly struck the stranger was the apparently reckless indifference to fever displayed by those _flaneurs_ who dawdled about under the trees on this treacherous soil, as though it were the harmless green grass of Hurlingham at home.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading In the beautiful gardens, which were gorgeously illuminated, people were walking about and sitting down as though it were an English summer night.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading But, as in the East thoughts of health and diet always occupy an extraordinarily prominent place in the minds of all who have dwelt there for any length of time, that which chiefly struck the stranger was the apparently reckless indifference to fever displayed by those _flaneurs_ who dawdled about under the trees on this treacherous soil, as though it were the harmless green grass of Hurlingham at home.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But, as in the East thoughts of health and diet always occupy an extraordinarily prominent place in the minds of all who have dwelt there for any length of time, that which chiefly struck the stranger was the apparently reckless indifference to fever displayed by those _flaneurs_ who dawdled about under the trees on this treacherous soil, as though it were the harmless green grass of Hurlingham at home.

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

From this reading But, as in the East thoughts of health and diet always occupy an extraordinarily prominent place in the minds of all who have dwelt there for any length of time, that which chiefly struck the stranger was the apparently reckless indifference to fever displayed by those _flaneurs_ who dawdled about under the trees on this treacherous soil, as though it were the harmless green grass of Hurlingham at home.

a person who changes location

From this reading The traveller was naturally much impressed with the scene at the Concordia Club.

dangerously unstable and unpredictable

From this reading But, as in the East thoughts of health and diet always occupy an extraordinarily prominent place in the minds of all who have dwelt there for any length of time, that which chiefly struck the stranger was the apparently reckless indifference to fever displayed by those _flaneurs_ who dawdled about under the trees on this treacherous soil, as though it were the harmless green grass of Hurlingham at home.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading But, as in the East thoughts of health and diet always occupy an extraordinarily prominent place in the minds of all who have dwelt there for any length of time, that which chiefly struck the stranger was the apparently reckless indifference to fever displayed by those _flaneurs_ who dawdled about under the trees on this treacherous soil, as though it were the harmless green grass of Hurlingham at home.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading But, as in the East thoughts of health and diet always occupy an extraordinarily prominent place in the minds of all who have dwelt there for any length of time, that which chiefly struck the stranger was the apparently reckless indifference to fever displayed by those _flaneurs_ who dawdled about under the trees on this treacherous soil, as though it were the harmless green grass of Hurlingham at home.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading In the beautiful gardens, which were gorgeously illuminated, people were walking about and sitting down as though it were an English summer night.

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

From this reading The traveller was naturally much impressed with the scene at the Concordia Club.

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

From this reading In the beautiful gardens, which were gorgeously illuminated, people were walking about and sitting down as though it were an English summer night.

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

From this reading In the beautiful gardens, which were gorgeously illuminated, people were walking about and sitting down as though it were an English summer night.

which person or people

From this reading But, as in the East thoughts of health and diet always occupy an extraordinarily prominent place in the minds of all who have dwelt there for any length of time, that which chiefly struck the stranger was the apparently reckless indifference to fever displayed by those _flaneurs_ who dawdled about under the trees on this treacherous soil, as though it were the harmless green grass of Hurlingham at home.

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

From this reading And it almost relieved him to hear presently from a lady, to whom he expressed this astonishment, that the doctors declared this season of open air concerts was certainly the most busy time for colds and fever.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The traveller was naturally much impressed with the scene at the Concordia Club.