Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading She felt ruffled by the little talk they two had just had--so ruffled and upset that, instead of turning into the gate of the house where she had been bound--for she, too, had meant to pay a call in the Close on her way to the cathedral--she walked slowly on the now deserted stretch of road running through and under the avenue of elm trees which are so beautiful and distinctive a feature of Witanbury Close.

anew

From this reading Again a lump rose to her throat, and this time the tears started into her eyes and rolled down her cheeks.

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

From this reading As Mrs. Otway walked slowly on, she could not help telling herself that dear old Miss Forsyth had been more interfering and tiresome than she usually was this morning.

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

From this reading She felt ruffled by the little talk they two had just had--so ruffled and upset that, instead of turning into the gate of the house where she had been bound--for she, too, had meant to pay a call in the Close on her way to the cathedral--she walked slowly on the now deserted stretch of road running through and under the avenue of elm trees which are so beautiful and distinctive a feature of Witanbury Close.

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

From this reading As Mrs. Otway walked slowly on, she could not help telling herself that dear old Miss Forsyth had been more interfering and tiresome than she usually was this morning.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading In sheer astonishment at her own emotion, she stopped short, and taking out her handkerchief dabbed her eyes hurriedly.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In sheer astonishment at her own emotion, she stopped short, and taking out her handkerchief dabbed her eyes hurriedly.

a line of approach

From this reading She felt ruffled by the little talk they two had just had--so ruffled and upset that, instead of turning into the gate of the house where she had been bound--for she, too, had meant to pay a call in the Close on her way to the cathedral--she walked slowly on the now deserted stretch of road running through and under the avenue of elm trees which are so beautiful and distinctive a feature of Witanbury Close.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading She felt ruffled by the little talk they two had just had--so ruffled and upset that, instead of turning into the gate of the house where she had been bound--for she, too, had meant to pay a call in the Close on her way to the cathedral--she walked slowly on the now deserted stretch of road running through and under the avenue of elm trees which are so beautiful and distinctive a feature of Witanbury Close.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading As Mrs. Otway walked slowly on, she could not help telling herself that dear old Miss Forsyth had been more interfering and tiresome than she usually was this morning.

confined by bonds

From this reading She felt ruffled by the little talk they two had just had--so ruffled and upset that, instead of turning into the gate of the house where she had been bound--for she, too, had meant to pay a call in the Close on her way to the cathedral--she walked slowly on the now deserted stretch of road running through and under the avenue of elm trees which are so beautiful and distinctive a feature of Witanbury Close.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She felt ruffled by the little talk they two had just had--so ruffled and upset that, instead of turning into the gate of the house where she had been bound--for she, too, had meant to pay a call in the Close on her way to the cathedral--she walked slowly on the now deserted stretch of road running through and under the avenue of elm trees which are so beautiful and distinctive a feature of Witanbury Close.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading She felt ruffled by the little talk they two had just had--so ruffled and upset that, instead of turning into the gate of the house where she had been bound--for she, too, had meant to pay a call in the Close on her way to the cathedral--she walked slowly on the now deserted stretch of road running through and under the avenue of elm trees which are so beautiful and distinctive a feature of Witanbury Close.

any large and important church

From this reading She felt ruffled by the little talk they two had just had--so ruffled and upset that, instead of turning into the gate of the house where she had been bound--for she, too, had meant to pay a call in the Close on her way to the cathedral--she walked slowly on the now deserted stretch of road running through and under the avenue of elm trees which are so beautiful and distinctive a feature of Witanbury Close.

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading Again a lump rose to her throat, and this time the tears started into her eyes and rolled down her cheeks.

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

From this reading She felt ruffled by the little talk they two had just had--so ruffled and upset that, instead of turning into the gate of the house where she had been bound--for she, too, had meant to pay a call in the Close on her way to the cathedral--she walked slowly on the now deserted stretch of road running through and under the avenue of elm trees which are so beautiful and distinctive a feature of Witanbury Close.

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

From this reading As Mrs. Otway walked slowly on, she could not help telling herself that dear old Miss Forsyth had been more interfering and tiresome than she usually was this morning.

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

From this reading In sheer astonishment at her own emotion, she stopped short, and taking out her handkerchief dabbed her eyes hurriedly.

dearly loved

From this reading As Mrs. Otway walked slowly on, she could not help telling herself that dear old Miss Forsyth had been more interfering and tiresome than she usually was this morning.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading She felt ruffled by the little talk they two had just had--so ruffled and upset that, instead of turning into the gate of the house where she had been bound--for she, too, had meant to pay a call in the Close on her way to the cathedral--she walked slowly on the now deserted stretch of road running through and under the avenue of elm trees which are so beautiful and distinctive a feature of Witanbury Close.

of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing

From this reading She felt ruffled by the little talk they two had just had--so ruffled and upset that, instead of turning into the gate of the house where she had been bound--for she, too, had meant to pay a call in the Close on her way to the cathedral--she walked slowly on the now deserted stretch of road running through and under the avenue of elm trees which are so beautiful and distinctive a feature of Witanbury Close.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Again a lump rose to her throat, and this time the tears started into her eyes and rolled down her cheeks.

any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees

From this reading She felt ruffled by the little talk they two had just had--so ruffled and upset that, instead of turning into the gate of the house where she had been bound--for she, too, had meant to pay a call in the Close on her way to the cathedral--she walked slowly on the now deserted stretch of road running through and under the avenue of elm trees which are so beautiful and distinctive a feature of Witanbury Close.

any strong feeling

From this reading In sheer astonishment at her own emotion, she stopped short, and taking out her handkerchief dabbed her eyes hurriedly.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Again a lump rose to her throat, and this time the tears started into her eyes and rolled down her cheeks.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading She felt ruffled by the little talk they two had just had--so ruffled and upset that, instead of turning into the gate of the house where she had been bound--for she, too, had meant to pay a call in the Close on her way to the cathedral--she walked slowly on the now deserted stretch of road running through and under the avenue of elm trees which are so beautiful and distinctive a feature of Witanbury Close.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading How strange that this interchange of words with one whose peculiarities she had known, and, yes, suffered under and smiled at for so many years, should make her feel so--so--so upset!

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading She felt ruffled by the little talk they two had just had--so ruffled and upset that, instead of turning into the gate of the house where she had been bound--for she, too, had meant to pay a call in the Close on her way to the cathedral--she walked slowly on the now deserted stretch of road running through and under the avenue of elm trees which are so beautiful and distinctive a feature of Witanbury Close.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She felt ruffled by the little talk they two had just had--so ruffled and upset that, instead of turning into the gate of the house where she had been bound--for she, too, had meant to pay a call in the Close on her way to the cathedral--she walked slowly on the now deserted stretch of road running through and under the avenue of elm trees which are so beautiful and distinctive a feature of Witanbury Close.

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

From this reading As Mrs. Otway walked slowly on, she could not help telling herself that dear old Miss Forsyth had been more interfering and tiresome than she usually was this morning.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading She felt ruffled by the little talk they two had just had--so ruffled and upset that, instead of turning into the gate of the house where she had been bound--for she, too, had meant to pay a call in the Close on her way to the cathedral--she walked slowly on the now deserted stretch of road running through and under the avenue of elm trees which are so beautiful and distinctive a feature of Witanbury Close.

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

From this reading As Mrs. Otway walked slowly on, she could not help telling herself that dear old Miss Forsyth had been more interfering and tiresome than she usually was this morning.

a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

From this reading In sheer astonishment at her own emotion, she stopped short, and taking out her handkerchief dabbed her eyes hurriedly.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading As Mrs. Otway walked slowly on, she could not help telling herself that dear old Miss Forsyth had been more interfering and tiresome than she usually was this morning.

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

From this reading She felt ruffled by the little talk they two had just had--so ruffled and upset that, instead of turning into the gate of the house where she had been bound--for she, too, had meant to pay a call in the Close on her way to the cathedral--she walked slowly on the now deserted stretch of road running through and under the avenue of elm trees which are so beautiful and distinctive a feature of Witanbury Close.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading As Mrs. Otway walked slowly on, she could not help telling herself that dear old Miss Forsyth had been more interfering and tiresome than she usually was this morning.

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

From this reading She felt ruffled by the little talk they two had just had--so ruffled and upset that, instead of turning into the gate of the house where she had been bound--for she, too, had meant to pay a call in the Close on her way to the cathedral--she walked slowly on the now deserted stretch of road running through and under the avenue of elm trees which are so beautiful and distinctive a feature of Witanbury Close.

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

From this reading How strange that this interchange of words with one whose peculiarities she had known, and, yes, suffered under and smiled at for so many years, should make her feel so--so--so upset!

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading In sheer astonishment at her own emotion, she stopped short, and taking out her handkerchief dabbed her eyes hurriedly.

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

From this reading She felt ruffled by the little talk they two had just had--so ruffled and upset that, instead of turning into the gate of the house where she had been bound--for she, too, had meant to pay a call in the Close on her way to the cathedral--she walked slowly on the now deserted stretch of road running through and under the avenue of elm trees which are so beautiful and distinctive a feature of Witanbury Close.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading She felt ruffled by the little talk they two had just had--so ruffled and upset that, instead of turning into the gate of the house where she had been bound--for she, too, had meant to pay a call in the Close on her way to the cathedral--she walked slowly on the now deserted stretch of road running through and under the avenue of elm trees which are so beautiful and distinctive a feature of Witanbury Close.

a junction of highways on different levels that permits traffic to move from one to another without crossing traffic streams

From this reading How strange that this interchange of words with one whose peculiarities she had known, and, yes, suffered under and smiled at for so many years, should make her feel so--so--so upset!

intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner

From this reading As Mrs. Otway walked slowly on, she could not help telling herself that dear old Miss Forsyth had been more interfering and tiresome than she usually was this morning.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading She felt ruffled by the little talk they two had just had--so ruffled and upset that, instead of turning into the gate of the house where she had been bound--for she, too, had meant to pay a call in the Close on her way to the cathedral--she walked slowly on the now deserted stretch of road running through and under the avenue of elm trees which are so beautiful and distinctive a feature of Witanbury Close.

and nothing more

From this reading She felt ruffled by the little talk they two had just had--so ruffled and upset that, instead of turning into the gate of the house where she had been bound--for she, too, had meant to pay a call in the Close on her way to the cathedral--she walked slowly on the now deserted stretch of road running through and under the avenue of elm trees which are so beautiful and distinctive a feature of Witanbury Close.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading How strange that this interchange of words with one whose peculiarities she had known, and, yes, suffered under and smiled at for so many years, should make her feel so--so--so upset!

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading She felt ruffled by the little talk they two had just had--so ruffled and upset that, instead of turning into the gate of the house where she had been bound--for she, too, had meant to pay a call in the Close on her way to the cathedral--she walked slowly on the now deserted stretch of road running through and under the avenue of elm trees which are so beautiful and distinctive a feature of Witanbury Close.

a compact mass

From this reading Again a lump rose to her throat, and this time the tears started into her eyes and rolled down her cheeks.

engage in

From this reading How strange that this interchange of words with one whose peculiarities she had known, and, yes, suffered under and smiled at for so many years, should make her feel so--so--so upset!

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading How strange that this interchange of words with one whose peculiarities she had known, and, yes, suffered under and smiled at for so many years, should make her feel so--so--so upset!

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading She felt ruffled by the little talk they two had just had--so ruffled and upset that, instead of turning into the gate of the house where she had been bound--for she, too, had meant to pay a call in the Close on her way to the cathedral--she walked slowly on the now deserted stretch of road running through and under the avenue of elm trees which are so beautiful and distinctive a feature of Witanbury Close.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading As Mrs. Otway walked slowly on, she could not help telling herself that dear old Miss Forsyth had been more interfering and tiresome than she usually was this morning.

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

From this reading As Mrs. Otway walked slowly on, she could not help telling herself that dear old Miss Forsyth had been more interfering and tiresome than she usually was this morning.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading As Mrs. Otway walked slowly on, she could not help telling herself that dear old Miss Forsyth had been more interfering and tiresome than she usually was this morning.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading As Mrs. Otway walked slowly on, she could not help telling herself that dear old Miss Forsyth had been more interfering and tiresome than she usually was this morning.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As Mrs. Otway walked slowly on, she could not help telling herself that dear old Miss Forsyth had been more interfering and tiresome than she usually was this morning.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading She felt ruffled by the little talk they two had just had--so ruffled and upset that, instead of turning into the gate of the house where she had been bound--for she, too, had meant to pay a call in the Close on her way to the cathedral--she walked slowly on the now deserted stretch of road running through and under the avenue of elm trees which are so beautiful and distinctive a feature of Witanbury Close.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She felt ruffled by the little talk they two had just had--so ruffled and upset that, instead of turning into the gate of the house where she had been bound--for she, too, had meant to pay a call in the Close on her way to the cathedral--she walked slowly on the now deserted stretch of road running through and under the avenue of elm trees which are so beautiful and distinctive a feature of Witanbury Close.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading As Mrs. Otway walked slowly on, she could not help telling herself that dear old Miss Forsyth had been more interfering and tiresome than she usually was this morning.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As Mrs. Otway walked slowly on, she could not help telling herself that dear old Miss Forsyth had been more interfering and tiresome than she usually was this morning.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading How strange that this interchange of words with one whose peculiarities she had known, and, yes, suffered under and smiled at for so many years, should make her feel so--so--so upset!

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

From this reading As Mrs. Otway walked slowly on, she could not help telling herself that dear old Miss Forsyth had been more interfering and tiresome than she usually was this morning.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading In sheer astonishment at her own emotion, she stopped short, and taking out her handkerchief dabbed her eyes hurriedly.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading In sheer astonishment at her own emotion, she stopped short, and taking out her handkerchief dabbed her eyes hurriedly.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading She felt ruffled by the little talk they two had just had--so ruffled and upset that, instead of turning into the gate of the house where she had been bound--for she, too, had meant to pay a call in the Close on her way to the cathedral--she walked slowly on the now deserted stretch of road running through and under the avenue of elm trees which are so beautiful and distinctive a feature of Witanbury Close.

plural of “peculiarity” — an odd or unusual characteristic

From this reading How strange that this interchange of words with one whose peculiarities she had known, and, yes, suffered under and smiled at for so many years, should make her feel so--so--so upset!

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading She felt ruffled by the little talk they two had just had--so ruffled and upset that, instead of turning into the gate of the house where she had been bound--for she, too, had meant to pay a call in the Close on her way to the cathedral--she walked slowly on the now deserted stretch of road running through and under the avenue of elm trees which are so beautiful and distinctive a feature of Witanbury Close.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading Again a lump rose to her throat, and this time the tears started into her eyes and rolled down her cheeks.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Again a lump rose to her throat, and this time the tears started into her eyes and rolled down her cheeks.

shaken into waves or undulations as by wind

From this reading She felt ruffled by the little talk they two had just had--so ruffled and upset that, instead of turning into the gate of the house where she had been bound--for she, too, had meant to pay a call in the Close on her way to the cathedral--she walked slowly on the now deserted stretch of road running through and under the avenue of elm trees which are so beautiful and distinctive a feature of Witanbury Close.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading She felt ruffled by the little talk they two had just had--so ruffled and upset that, instead of turning into the gate of the house where she had been bound--for she, too, had meant to pay a call in the Close on her way to the cathedral--she walked slowly on the now deserted stretch of road running through and under the avenue of elm trees which are so beautiful and distinctive a feature of Witanbury Close.

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

From this reading As Mrs. Otway walked slowly on, she could not help telling herself that dear old Miss Forsyth had been more interfering and tiresome than she usually was this morning.

complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers

From this reading In sheer astonishment at her own emotion, she stopped short, and taking out her handkerchief dabbed her eyes hurriedly.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading In sheer astonishment at her own emotion, she stopped short, and taking out her handkerchief dabbed her eyes hurriedly.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading How strange that this interchange of words with one whose peculiarities she had known, and, yes, suffered under and smiled at for so many years, should make her feel so--so--so upset!

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

From this reading As Mrs. Otway walked slowly on, she could not help telling herself that dear old Miss Forsyth had been more interfering and tiresome than she usually was this morning.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading How strange that this interchange of words with one whose peculiarities she had known, and, yes, suffered under and smiled at for so many years, should make her feel so--so--so upset!

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She felt ruffled by the little talk they two had just had--so ruffled and upset that, instead of turning into the gate of the house where she had been bound--for she, too, had meant to pay a call in the Close on her way to the cathedral--she walked slowly on the now deserted stretch of road running through and under the avenue of elm trees which are so beautiful and distinctive a feature of Witanbury Close.

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

From this reading Again a lump rose to her throat, and this time the tears started into her eyes and rolled down her cheeks.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading In sheer astonishment at her own emotion, she stopped short, and taking out her handkerchief dabbed her eyes hurriedly.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading How strange that this interchange of words with one whose peculiarities she had known, and, yes, suffered under and smiled at for so many years, should make her feel so--so--so upset!

occupy a large, elongated area

From this reading She felt ruffled by the little talk they two had just had--so ruffled and upset that, instead of turning into the gate of the house where she had been bound--for she, too, had meant to pay a call in the Close on her way to the cathedral--she walked slowly on the now deserted stretch of road running through and under the avenue of elm trees which are so beautiful and distinctive a feature of Witanbury Close.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading How strange that this interchange of words with one whose peculiarities she had known, and, yes, suffered under and smiled at for so many years, should make her feel so--so--so upset!

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading In sheer astonishment at her own emotion, she stopped short, and taking out her handkerchief dabbed her eyes hurriedly.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading She felt ruffled by the little talk they two had just had--so ruffled and upset that, instead of turning into the gate of the house where she had been bound--for she, too, had meant to pay a call in the Close on her way to the cathedral--she walked slowly on the now deserted stretch of road running through and under the avenue of elm trees which are so beautiful and distinctive a feature of Witanbury Close.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading Again a lump rose to her throat, and this time the tears started into her eyes and rolled down her cheeks.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading As Mrs. Otway walked slowly on, she could not help telling herself that dear old Miss Forsyth had been more interfering and tiresome than she usually was this morning.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading As Mrs. Otway walked slowly on, she could not help telling herself that dear old Miss Forsyth had been more interfering and tiresome than she usually was this morning.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As Mrs. Otway walked slowly on, she could not help telling herself that dear old Miss Forsyth had been more interfering and tiresome than she usually was this morning.

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

From this reading She felt ruffled by the little talk they two had just had--so ruffled and upset that, instead of turning into the gate of the house where she had been bound--for she, too, had meant to pay a call in the Close on her way to the cathedral--she walked slowly on the now deserted stretch of road running through and under the avenue of elm trees which are so beautiful and distinctive a feature of Witanbury Close.

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

From this reading She felt ruffled by the little talk they two had just had--so ruffled and upset that, instead of turning into the gate of the house where she had been bound--for she, too, had meant to pay a call in the Close on her way to the cathedral--she walked slowly on the now deserted stretch of road running through and under the avenue of elm trees which are so beautiful and distinctive a feature of Witanbury Close.

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

From this reading As Mrs. Otway walked slowly on, she could not help telling herself that dear old Miss Forsyth had been more interfering and tiresome than she usually was this morning.

The passage at the back of the mouth.

From this reading Again a lump rose to her throat, and this time the tears started into her eyes and rolled down her cheeks.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading She felt ruffled by the little talk they two had just had--so ruffled and upset that, instead of turning into the gate of the house where she had been bound--for she, too, had meant to pay a call in the Close on her way to the cathedral--she walked slowly on the now deserted stretch of road running through and under the avenue of elm trees which are so beautiful and distinctive a feature of Witanbury Close.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Again a lump rose to her throat, and this time the tears started into her eyes and rolled down her cheeks.

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

From this reading As Mrs. Otway walked slowly on, she could not help telling herself that dear old Miss Forsyth had been more interfering and tiresome than she usually was this morning.

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

From this reading She felt ruffled by the little talk they two had just had--so ruffled and upset that, instead of turning into the gate of the house where she had been bound--for she, too, had meant to pay a call in the Close on her way to the cathedral--she walked slowly on the now deserted stretch of road running through and under the avenue of elm trees which are so beautiful and distinctive a feature of Witanbury Close.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading She felt ruffled by the little talk they two had just had--so ruffled and upset that, instead of turning into the gate of the house where she had been bound--for she, too, had meant to pay a call in the Close on her way to the cathedral--she walked slowly on the now deserted stretch of road running through and under the avenue of elm trees which are so beautiful and distinctive a feature of Witanbury Close.

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 She felt ruffled by the little talk they two had just had--so ruffled and upset that, instead of turning into the gate of the house where she had been bound--for she, too, had meant to pay a call in the Close on her way to the cathedral--she walked slowly on the now deserted stretch of road running through and under the avenue of elm trees which are so beautiful and distinctive a feature of Witanbury Close.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading She felt ruffled by the little talk they two had just had--so ruffled and upset that, instead of turning into the gate of the house where she had been bound--for she, too, had meant to pay a call in the Close on her way to the cathedral--she walked slowly on the now deserted stretch of road running through and under the avenue of elm trees which are so beautiful and distinctive a feature of Witanbury Close.

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

From this reading She felt ruffled by the little talk they two had just had--so ruffled and upset that, instead of turning into the gate of the house where she had been bound--for she, too, had meant to pay a call in the Close on her way to the cathedral--she walked slowly on the now deserted stretch of road running through and under the avenue of elm trees which are so beautiful and distinctive a feature of Witanbury Close.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading She felt ruffled by the little talk they two had just had--so ruffled and upset that, instead of turning into the gate of the house where she had been bound--for she, too, had meant to pay a call in the Close on her way to the cathedral--she walked slowly on the now deserted stretch of road running through and under the avenue of elm trees which are so beautiful and distinctive a feature of Witanbury Close.

disturb the balance or stability of

From this reading She felt ruffled by the little talk they two had just had--so ruffled and upset that, instead of turning into the gate of the house where she had been bound--for she, too, had meant to pay a call in the Close on her way to the cathedral--she walked slowly on the now deserted stretch of road running through and under the avenue of elm trees which are so beautiful and distinctive a feature of Witanbury Close.

under normal conditions

From this reading As Mrs. Otway walked slowly on, she could not help telling herself that dear old Miss Forsyth had been more interfering and tiresome than she usually was this morning.

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

From this reading As Mrs. Otway walked slowly on, she could not help telling herself that dear old Miss Forsyth had been more interfering and tiresome than she usually was this morning.

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

From this reading As Mrs. Otway walked slowly on, she could not help telling herself that dear old Miss Forsyth had been more interfering and tiresome than she usually was this morning.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading She felt ruffled by the little talk they two had just had--so ruffled and upset that, instead of turning into the gate of the house where she had been bound--for she, too, had meant to pay a call in the Close on her way to the cathedral--she walked slowly on the now deserted stretch of road running through and under the avenue of elm trees which are so beautiful and distinctive a feature of Witanbury Close.

in or at the place that

From this reading She felt ruffled by the little talk they two had just had--so ruffled and upset that, instead of turning into the gate of the house where she had been bound--for she, too, had meant to pay a call in the Close on her way to the cathedral--she walked slowly on the now deserted stretch of road running through and under the avenue of elm trees which are so beautiful and distinctive a feature of Witanbury Close.

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

From this reading She felt ruffled by the little talk they two had just had--so ruffled and upset that, instead of turning into the gate of the house where she had been bound--for she, too, had meant to pay a call in the Close on her way to the cathedral--she walked slowly on the now deserted stretch of road running through and under the avenue of elm trees which are so beautiful and distinctive a feature of Witanbury Close.

belonging to which person

From this reading How strange that this interchange of words with one whose peculiarities she had known, and, yes, suffered under and smiled at for so many years, should make her feel so--so--so upset!

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From this reading She felt ruffled by the little talk they two had just had--so ruffled and upset that, instead of turning into the gate of the house where she had been bound--for she, too, had meant to pay a call in the Close on her way to the cathedral--she walked slowly on the now deserted stretch of road running through and under the avenue of elm trees which are so beautiful and distinctive a feature of Witanbury Close.

in the company of; together with

From this reading How strange that this interchange of words with one whose peculiarities she had known, and, yes, suffered under and smiled at for so many years, should make her feel so--so--so upset!

the words that are spoken

From this reading How strange that this interchange of words with one whose peculiarities she had known, and, yes, suffered under and smiled at for so many years, should make her feel so--so--so upset!

a late time of life

From this reading How strange that this interchange of words with one whose peculiarities she had known, and, yes, suffered under and smiled at for so many years, should make her feel so--so--so upset!

an affirmative

From this reading How strange that this interchange of words with one whose peculiarities she had known, and, yes, suffered under and smiled at for so many years, should make her feel so--so--so upset!