Chapter III

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

From this reading THE MAN IN THE BROWN OVERCOAT Arnold’s house was only a five-minute ride from the station, and Toby, to whom the city was unfamiliar and vastly entertaining, wished it had been farther.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Arnold’s Aunt Alice, who, since his mother’s death, had kept house for Mr. Deering, was the only one to welcome them, aside from the servants, for Arnold’s father did not return from his down town office until the middle of the afternoon.

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From this reading Arnold’s Aunt Alice, who, since his mother’s death, had kept house for Mr. Deering, was the only one to welcome them, aside from the servants, for Arnold’s father did not return from his down town office until the middle of the afternoon.

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

From this reading Toby was conducted by Arnold and a man-servant with a striped waistcoat and a maid-servant with apron and cap and Aunt Alice’s spaniel, San Toy, into an elevator, past two floors, along a hall and at last into a great wonderful room that quite took his breath away.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Toby was conducted by Arnold and a man-servant with a striped waistcoat and a maid-servant with apron and cap and Aunt Alice’s spaniel, San Toy, into an elevator, past two floors, along a hall and at last into a great wonderful room that quite took his breath away.

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

From this reading Toby was conducted by Arnold and a man-servant with a striped waistcoat and a maid-servant with apron and cap and Aunt Alice’s spaniel, San Toy, into an elevator, past two floors, along a hall and at last into a great wonderful room that quite took his breath away.

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

From this reading THE MAN IN THE BROWN OVERCOAT Arnold’s house was only a five-minute ride from the station, and Toby, to whom the city was unfamiliar and vastly entertaining, wished it had been farther.

a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing

From this reading Toby was conducted by Arnold and a man-servant with a striped waistcoat and a maid-servant with apron and cap and Aunt Alice’s spaniel, San Toy, into an elevator, past two floors, along a hall and at last into a great wonderful room that quite took his breath away.

English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)

From this reading It kept Arnold quite busy pulling him back to the seat.

possessive form of “arnold” — English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)

From this reading THE MAN IN THE BROWN OVERCOAT Arnold’s house was only a five-minute ride from the station, and Toby, to whom the city was unfamiliar and vastly entertaining, wished it had been farther.

on or to one side

From this reading Arnold’s Aunt Alice, who, since his mother’s death, had kept house for Mr. Deering, was the only one to welcome them, aside from the servants, for Arnold’s father did not return from his down town office until the middle of the afternoon.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Toby was conducted by Arnold and a man-servant with a striped waistcoat and a maid-servant with apron and cap and Aunt Alice’s spaniel, San Toy, into an elevator, past two floors, along a hall and at last into a great wonderful room that quite took his breath away.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading Arnold’s Aunt Alice, who, since his mother’s death, had kept house for Mr. Deering, was the only one to welcome them, aside from the servants, for Arnold’s father did not return from his down town office until the middle of the afternoon.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Toby was conducted by Arnold and a man-servant with a striped waistcoat and a maid-servant with apron and cap and Aunt Alice’s spaniel, San Toy, into an elevator, past two floors, along a hall and at last into a great wonderful room that quite took his breath away.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading It kept Arnold quite busy pulling him back to the seat.

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

From this reading His enjoyment of the sights, however, was somewhat dampened by the seeming recklessness of the taxi-cab driver, and more than once he started to his feet to be ready to meet death standing.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE MAN IN THE BROWN OVERCOAT Arnold’s house was only a five-minute ride from the station, and Toby, to whom the city was unfamiliar and vastly entertaining, wished it had been farther.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading Toby was conducted by Arnold and a man-servant with a striped waistcoat and a maid-servant with apron and cap and Aunt Alice’s spaniel, San Toy, into an elevator, past two floors, along a hall and at last into a great wonderful room that quite took his breath away.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading THE MAN IN THE BROWN OVERCOAT Arnold’s house was only a five-minute ride from the station, and Toby, to whom the city was unfamiliar and vastly entertaining, wished it had been farther.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading It kept Arnold quite busy pulling him back to the seat.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His enjoyment of the sights, however, was somewhat dampened by the seeming recklessness of the taxi-cab driver, and more than once he started to his feet to be ready to meet death standing.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading Toby was conducted by Arnold and a man-servant with a striped waistcoat and a maid-servant with apron and cap and Aunt Alice’s spaniel, San Toy, into an elevator, past two floors, along a hall and at last into a great wonderful room that quite took his breath away.

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

From this reading THE MAN IN THE BROWN OVERCOAT Arnold’s house was only a five-minute ride from the station, and Toby, to whom the city was unfamiliar and vastly entertaining, wished it had been farther.

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading Toby was conducted by Arnold and a man-servant with a striped waistcoat and a maid-servant with apron and cap and Aunt Alice’s spaniel, San Toy, into an elevator, past two floors, along a hall and at last into a great wonderful room that quite took his breath away.

past form of “dampen” — suppress or constrain so as to lessen in intensity

From this reading His enjoyment of the sights, however, was somewhat dampened by the seeming recklessness of the taxi-cab driver, and more than once he started to his feet to be ready to meet death standing.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading His enjoyment of the sights, however, was somewhat dampened by the seeming recklessness of the taxi-cab driver, and more than once he started to his feet to be ready to meet death standing.

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From this reading Arnold’s Aunt Alice, who, since his mother’s death, had kept house for Mr. Deering, was the only one to welcome them, aside from the servants, for Arnold’s father did not return from his down town office until the middle of the afternoon.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Arnold’s Aunt Alice, who, since his mother’s death, had kept house for Mr. Deering, was the only one to welcome them, aside from the servants, for Arnold’s father did not return from his down town office until the middle of the afternoon.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Arnold’s Aunt Alice, who, since his mother’s death, had kept house for Mr. Deering, was the only one to welcome them, aside from the servants, for Arnold’s father did not return from his down town office until the middle of the afternoon.

the operator of a motor vehicle

From this reading His enjoyment of the sights, however, was somewhat dampened by the seeming recklessness of the taxi-cab driver, and more than once he started to his feet to be ready to meet death standing.

lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building

From this reading Toby was conducted by Arnold and a man-servant with a striped waistcoat and a maid-servant with apron and cap and Aunt Alice’s spaniel, San Toy, into an elevator, past two floors, along a hall and at last into a great wonderful room that quite took his breath away.

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading His enjoyment of the sights, however, was somewhat dampened by the seeming recklessness of the taxi-cab driver, and more than once he started to his feet to be ready to meet death standing.

agreeably diverting

From this reading THE MAN IN THE BROWN OVERCOAT Arnold’s house was only a five-minute ride from the station, and Toby, to whom the city was unfamiliar and vastly entertaining, wished it had been farther.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading THE MAN IN THE BROWN OVERCOAT Arnold’s house was only a five-minute ride from the station, and Toby, to whom the city was unfamiliar and vastly entertaining, wished it had been farther.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Arnold’s Aunt Alice, who, since his mother’s death, had kept house for Mr. Deering, was the only one to welcome them, aside from the servants, for Arnold’s father did not return from his down town office until the middle of the afternoon.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading His enjoyment of the sights, however, was somewhat dampened by the seeming recklessness of the taxi-cab driver, and more than once he started to his feet to be ready to meet death standing.

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

From this reading THE MAN IN THE BROWN OVERCOAT Arnold’s house was only a five-minute ride from the station, and Toby, to whom the city was unfamiliar and vastly entertaining, wished it had been farther.

plural of “floor” — the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Toby was conducted by Arnold and a man-servant with a striped waistcoat and a maid-servant with apron and cap and Aunt Alice’s spaniel, San Toy, into an elevator, past two floors, along a hall and at last into a great wonderful room that quite took his breath away.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Arnold’s Aunt Alice, who, since his mother’s death, had kept house for Mr. Deering, was the only one to welcome them, aside from the servants, for Arnold’s father did not return from his down town office until the middle of the afternoon.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE MAN IN THE BROWN OVERCOAT Arnold’s house was only a five-minute ride from the station, and Toby, to whom the city was unfamiliar and vastly entertaining, wished it had been farther.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Toby was conducted by Arnold and a man-servant with a striped waistcoat and a maid-servant with apron and cap and Aunt Alice’s spaniel, San Toy, into an elevator, past two floors, along a hall and at last into a great wonderful room that quite took his breath away.

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

From this reading THE MAN IN THE BROWN OVERCOAT Arnold’s house was only a five-minute ride from the station, and Toby, to whom the city was unfamiliar and vastly entertaining, wished it had been farther.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Toby was conducted by Arnold and a man-servant with a striped waistcoat and a maid-servant with apron and cap and Aunt Alice’s spaniel, San Toy, into an elevator, past two floors, along a hall and at last into a great wonderful room that quite took his breath away.

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

From this reading His enjoyment of the sights, however, was somewhat dampened by the seeming recklessness of the taxi-cab driver, and more than once he started to his feet to be ready to meet death standing.

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

From this reading It kept Arnold quite busy pulling him back to the seat.

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

From this reading His enjoyment of the sights, however, was somewhat dampened by the seeming recklessness of the taxi-cab driver, and more than once he started to his feet to be ready to meet death standing.

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

From this reading THE MAN IN THE BROWN OVERCOAT Arnold’s house was only a five-minute ride from the station, and Toby, to whom the city was unfamiliar and vastly entertaining, wished it had been farther.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading His enjoyment of the sights, however, was somewhat dampened by the seeming recklessness of the taxi-cab driver, and more than once he started to his feet to be ready to meet death standing.

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

From this reading THE MAN IN THE BROWN OVERCOAT Arnold’s house was only a five-minute ride from the station, and Toby, to whom the city was unfamiliar and vastly entertaining, wished it had been farther.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Toby was conducted by Arnold and a man-servant with a striped waistcoat and a maid-servant with apron and cap and Aunt Alice’s spaniel, San Toy, into an elevator, past two floors, along a hall and at last into a great wonderful room that quite took his breath away.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE MAN IN THE BROWN OVERCOAT Arnold’s house was only a five-minute ride from the station, and Toby, to whom the city was unfamiliar and vastly entertaining, wished it had been farther.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading It kept Arnold quite busy pulling him back to the seat.

immediately past

From this reading Toby was conducted by Arnold and a man-servant with a striped waistcoat and a maid-servant with apron and cap and Aunt Alice’s spaniel, San Toy, into an elevator, past two floors, along a hall and at last into a great wonderful room that quite took his breath away.

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

From this reading Toby was conducted by Arnold and a man-servant with a striped waistcoat and a maid-servant with apron and cap and Aunt Alice’s spaniel, San Toy, into an elevator, past two floors, along a hall and at last into a great wonderful room that quite took his breath away.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THE MAN IN THE BROWN OVERCOAT Arnold’s house was only a five-minute ride from the station, and Toby, to whom the city was unfamiliar and vastly entertaining, wished it had been farther.

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

From this reading Toby was conducted by Arnold and a man-servant with a striped waistcoat and a maid-servant with apron and cap and Aunt Alice’s spaniel, San Toy, into an elevator, past two floors, along a hall and at last into a great wonderful room that quite took his breath away.

come together

From this reading His enjoyment of the sights, however, was somewhat dampened by the seeming recklessness of the taxi-cab driver, and more than once he started to his feet to be ready to meet death standing.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading Arnold’s Aunt Alice, who, since his mother’s death, had kept house for Mr. Deering, was the only one to welcome them, aside from the servants, for Arnold’s father did not return from his down town office until the middle of the afternoon.

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

From this reading His enjoyment of the sights, however, was somewhat dampened by the seeming recklessness of the taxi-cab driver, and more than once he started to his feet to be ready to meet death standing.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Arnold’s Aunt Alice, who, since his mother’s death, had kept house for Mr. Deering, was the only one to welcome them, aside from the servants, for Arnold’s father did not return from his down town office until the middle of the afternoon.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Arnold’s Aunt Alice, who, since his mother’s death, had kept house for Mr. Deering, was the only one to welcome them, aside from the servants, for Arnold’s father did not return from his down town office until the middle of the afternoon.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Arnold’s Aunt Alice, who, since his mother’s death, had kept house for Mr. Deering, was the only one to welcome them, aside from the servants, for Arnold’s father did not return from his down town office until the middle of the afternoon.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His enjoyment of the sights, however, was somewhat dampened by the seeming recklessness of the taxi-cab driver, and more than once he started to his feet to be ready to meet death standing.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Arnold’s Aunt Alice, who, since his mother’s death, had kept house for Mr. Deering, was the only one to welcome them, aside from the servants, for Arnold’s father did not return from his down town office until the middle of the afternoon.

on one occasion

From this reading His enjoyment of the sights, however, was somewhat dampened by the seeming recklessness of the taxi-cab driver, and more than once he started to his feet to be ready to meet death standing.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Arnold’s Aunt Alice, who, since his mother’s death, had kept house for Mr. Deering, was the only one to welcome them, aside from the servants, for Arnold’s father did not return from his down town office until the middle of the afternoon.

and nothing more

From this reading THE MAN IN THE BROWN OVERCOAT Arnold’s house was only a five-minute ride from the station, and Toby, to whom the city was unfamiliar and vastly entertaining, wished it had been farther.

a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter

From this reading THE MAN IN THE BROWN OVERCOAT Arnold’s house was only a five-minute ride from the station, and Toby, to whom the city was unfamiliar and vastly entertaining, wished it had been farther.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Toby was conducted by Arnold and a man-servant with a striped waistcoat and a maid-servant with apron and cap and Aunt Alice’s spaniel, San Toy, into an elevator, past two floors, along a hall and at last into a great wonderful room that quite took his breath away.

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

From this reading It kept Arnold quite busy pulling him back to the seat.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading It kept Arnold quite busy pulling him back to the seat.

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

From this reading His enjoyment of the sights, however, was somewhat dampened by the seeming recklessness of the taxi-cab driver, and more than once he started to his feet to be ready to meet death standing.

the trait of giving little thought to danger

From this reading His enjoyment of the sights, however, was somewhat dampened by the seeming recklessness of the taxi-cab driver, and more than once he started to his feet to be ready to meet death standing.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Arnold’s Aunt Alice, who, since his mother’s death, had kept house for Mr. Deering, was the only one to welcome them, aside from the servants, for Arnold’s father did not return from his down town office until the middle of the afternoon.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading THE MAN IN THE BROWN OVERCOAT Arnold’s house was only a five-minute ride from the station, and Toby, to whom the city was unfamiliar and vastly entertaining, wished it had been farther.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Toby was conducted by Arnold and a man-servant with a striped waistcoat and a maid-servant with apron and cap and Aunt Alice’s spaniel, San Toy, into an elevator, past two floors, along a hall and at last into a great wonderful room that quite took his breath away.

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

From this reading Toby was conducted by Arnold and a man-servant with a striped waistcoat and a maid-servant with apron and cap and Aunt Alice’s spaniel, San Toy, into an elevator, past two floors, along a hall and at last into a great wonderful room that quite took his breath away.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading It kept Arnold quite busy pulling him back to the seat.

appearing as such but not necessarily so

From this reading His enjoyment of the sights, however, was somewhat dampened by the seeming recklessness of the taxi-cab driver, and more than once he started to his feet to be ready to meet death standing.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Arnold’s Aunt Alice, who, since his mother’s death, had kept house for Mr. Deering, was the only one to welcome them, aside from the servants, for Arnold’s father did not return from his down town office until the middle of the afternoon.

an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument

From this reading His enjoyment of the sights, however, was somewhat dampened by the seeming recklessness of the taxi-cab driver, and more than once he started to his feet to be ready to meet death standing.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Arnold’s Aunt Alice, who, since his mother’s death, had kept house for Mr. Deering, was the only one to welcome them, aside from the servants, for Arnold’s father did not return from his down town office until the middle of the afternoon.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading His enjoyment of the sights, however, was somewhat dampened by the seeming recklessness of the taxi-cab driver, and more than once he started to his feet to be ready to meet death standing.

any of several breeds of small to medium-sized gun dogs with a long silky coat and long frilled ears

From this reading Toby was conducted by Arnold and a man-servant with a striped waistcoat and a maid-servant with apron and cap and Aunt Alice’s spaniel, San Toy, into an elevator, past two floors, along a hall and at last into a great wonderful room that quite took his breath away.

having a supporting base

From this reading His enjoyment of the sights, however, was somewhat dampened by the seeming recklessness of the taxi-cab driver, and more than once he started to his feet to be ready to meet death standing.

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

From this reading His enjoyment of the sights, however, was somewhat dampened by the seeming recklessness of the taxi-cab driver, and more than once he started to his feet to be ready to meet death standing.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading THE MAN IN THE BROWN OVERCOAT Arnold’s house was only a five-minute ride from the station, and Toby, to whom the city was unfamiliar and vastly entertaining, wished it had been farther.

marked or decorated with stripes

From this reading Toby was conducted by Arnold and a man-servant with a striped waistcoat and a maid-servant with apron and cap and Aunt Alice’s spaniel, San Toy, into an elevator, past two floors, along a hall and at last into a great wonderful room that quite took his breath away.

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

From this reading His enjoyment of the sights, however, was somewhat dampened by the seeming recklessness of the taxi-cab driver, and more than once he started to his feet to be ready to meet death standing.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading His enjoyment of the sights, however, was somewhat dampened by the seeming recklessness of the taxi-cab driver, and more than once he started to his feet to be ready to meet death standing.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Toby was conducted by Arnold and a man-servant with a striped waistcoat and a maid-servant with apron and cap and Aunt Alice’s spaniel, San Toy, into an elevator, past two floors, along a hall and at last into a great wonderful room that quite took his breath away.

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

From this reading THE MAN IN THE BROWN OVERCOAT Arnold’s house was only a five-minute ride from the station, and Toby, to whom the city was unfamiliar and vastly entertaining, wished it had been farther.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Arnold’s Aunt Alice, who, since his mother’s death, had kept house for Mr. Deering, was the only one to welcome them, aside from the servants, for Arnold’s father did not return from his down town office until the middle of the afternoon.

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

From this reading THE MAN IN THE BROWN OVERCOAT Arnold’s house was only a five-minute ride from the station, and Toby, to whom the city was unfamiliar and vastly entertaining, wished it had been farther.

a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat

From this reading THE MAN IN THE BROWN OVERCOAT Arnold’s house was only a five-minute ride from the station, and Toby, to whom the city was unfamiliar and vastly entertaining, wished it had been farther.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Toby was conducted by Arnold and a man-servant with a striped waistcoat and a maid-servant with apron and cap and Aunt Alice’s spaniel, San Toy, into an elevator, past two floors, along a hall and at last into a great wonderful room that quite took his breath away.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Arnold’s Aunt Alice, who, since his mother’s death, had kept house for Mr. Deering, was the only one to welcome them, aside from the servants, for Arnold’s father did not return from his down town office until the middle of the afternoon.

an artifact designed to be played with

From this reading Toby was conducted by Arnold and a man-servant with a striped waistcoat and a maid-servant with apron and cap and Aunt Alice’s spaniel, San Toy, into an elevator, past two floors, along a hall and at last into a great wonderful room that quite took his breath away.

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

From this reading Toby was conducted by Arnold and a man-servant with a striped waistcoat and a maid-servant with apron and cap and Aunt Alice’s spaniel, San Toy, into an elevator, past two floors, along a hall and at last into a great wonderful room that quite took his breath away.

not known or well known

From this reading THE MAN IN THE BROWN OVERCOAT Arnold’s house was only a five-minute ride from the station, and Toby, to whom the city was unfamiliar and vastly entertaining, wished it had been farther.

up to a particular time

From this reading Arnold’s Aunt Alice, who, since his mother’s death, had kept house for Mr. Deering, was the only one to welcome them, aside from the servants, for Arnold’s father did not return from his down town office until the middle of the afternoon.

to an exceedingly great extent or degree

From this reading THE MAN IN THE BROWN OVERCOAT Arnold’s house was only a five-minute ride from the station, and Toby, to whom the city was unfamiliar and vastly entertaining, wished it had been farther.

a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat

From this reading Toby was conducted by Arnold and a man-servant with a striped waistcoat and a maid-servant with apron and cap and Aunt Alice’s spaniel, San Toy, into an elevator, past two floors, along a hall and at last into a great wonderful room that quite took his breath away.

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

From this reading THE MAN IN THE BROWN OVERCOAT Arnold’s house was only a five-minute ride from the station, and Toby, to whom the city was unfamiliar and vastly entertaining, wished it had been farther.

accept gladly

From this reading Arnold’s Aunt Alice, who, since his mother’s death, had kept house for Mr. Deering, was the only one to welcome them, aside from the servants, for Arnold’s father did not return from his down town office until the middle of the afternoon.

which person or people

From this reading Arnold’s Aunt Alice, who, since his mother’s death, had kept house for Mr. Deering, was the only one to welcome them, aside from the servants, for Arnold’s father did not return from his down town office until the middle of the afternoon.

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

From this reading THE MAN IN THE BROWN OVERCOAT Arnold’s house was only a five-minute ride from the station, and Toby, to whom the city was unfamiliar and vastly entertaining, wished it had been farther.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading THE MAN IN THE BROWN OVERCOAT Arnold’s house was only a five-minute ride from the station, and Toby, to whom the city was unfamiliar and vastly entertaining, wished it had been farther.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Toby was conducted by Arnold and a man-servant with a striped waistcoat and a maid-servant with apron and cap and Aunt Alice’s spaniel, San Toy, into an elevator, past two floors, along a hall and at last into a great wonderful room that quite took his breath away.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading Toby was conducted by Arnold and a man-servant with a striped waistcoat and a maid-servant with apron and cap and Aunt Alice’s spaniel, San Toy, into an elevator, past two floors, along a hall and at last into a great wonderful room that quite took his breath away.