Chapter XXV

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

From this reading Now and then she spent a long evening in his room, playing piquet, or discussing books and places and people.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading But Verona disliked attending the "drawing rooms" of her former acquaintance and present patroness; she found ample occupation at home, reading with Pussy and Nicky, rowing with them on the river, bicycling about the district, teaching her grandmother to knit, and reviving her father's old attachment to games.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading But Verona disliked attending the "drawing rooms" of her former acquaintance and present patroness; she found ample occupation at home, reading with Pussy and Nicky, rowing with them on the river, bicycling about the district, teaching her grandmother to knit, and reviving her father's old attachment to games.

more than enough in size or scope or capacity

From this reading But Verona disliked attending the "drawing rooms" of her former acquaintance and present patroness; she found ample occupation at home, reading with Pussy and Nicky, rowing with them on the river, bicycling about the district, teaching her grandmother to knit, and reviving her father's old attachment to games.

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

From this reading She issued continual "commands" to Verona and Dominga Chandos, and the latter waited on her constantly, and soon became an established favourite; her flatteries were so piquant and unfailing.

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

From this reading She issued continual "commands" to Verona and Dominga Chandos, and the latter waited on her constantly, and soon became an established favourite; her flatteries were so piquant and unfailing.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Mrs. Barwell, who had never previously had it in her power to patronise any one, now thoroughly enjoyed the novel experience.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But Verona disliked attending the "drawing rooms" of her former acquaintance and present patroness; she found ample occupation at home, reading with Pussy and Nicky, rowing with them on the river, bicycling about the district, teaching her grandmother to knit, and reviving her father's old attachment to games.

a feeling of affection for a person or an institution

From this reading But Verona disliked attending the "drawing rooms" of her former acquaintance and present patroness; she found ample occupation at home, reading with Pussy and Nicky, rowing with them on the river, bicycling about the district, teaching her grandmother to knit, and reviving her father's old attachment to games.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading But Verona disliked attending the "drawing rooms" of her former acquaintance and present patroness; she found ample occupation at home, reading with Pussy and Nicky, rowing with them on the river, bicycling about the district, teaching her grandmother to knit, and reviving her father's old attachment to games.

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From this reading Mrs. Barwell, who had never previously had it in her power to patronise any one, now thoroughly enjoyed the novel experience.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading She issued continual "commands" to Verona and Dominga Chandos, and the latter waited on her constantly, and soon became an established favourite; her flatteries were so piquant and unfailing.

riding a bicycle

From this reading But Verona disliked attending the "drawing rooms" of her former acquaintance and present patroness; she found ample occupation at home, reading with Pussy and Nicky, rowing with them on the river, bicycling about the district, teaching her grandmother to knit, and reviving her father's old attachment to games.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading Now and then she spent a long evening in his room, playing piquet, or discussing books and places and people.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Verona disliked attending the "drawing rooms" of her former acquaintance and present patroness; she found ample occupation at home, reading with Pussy and Nicky, rowing with them on the river, bicycling about the district, teaching her grandmother to knit, and reviving her father's old attachment to games.

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From this reading She issued continual "commands" to Verona and Dominga Chandos, and the latter waited on her constantly, and soon became an established favourite; her flatteries were so piquant and unfailing.

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From this reading Paul Chandos was a well-read man, a cultivated and delightful companion; strange that this cultivated, clear-headed gentleman should start and shrivel into silence when he heard the sound of his wife's quick footfall and rasping tongue!

plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading She issued continual "commands" to Verona and Dominga Chandos, and the latter waited on her constantly, and soon became an established favourite; her flatteries were so piquant and unfailing.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Paul Chandos was a well-read man, a cultivated and delightful companion; strange that this cultivated, clear-headed gentleman should start and shrivel into silence when he heard the sound of his wife's quick footfall and rasping tongue!

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading She issued continual "commands" to Verona and Dominga Chandos, and the latter waited on her constantly, and soon became an established favourite; her flatteries were so piquant and unfailing.

recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series

From this reading She issued continual "commands" to Verona and Dominga Chandos, and the latter waited on her constantly, and soon became an established favourite; her flatteries were so piquant and unfailing.

(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing

From this reading Paul Chandos was a well-read man, a cultivated and delightful companion; strange that this cultivated, clear-headed gentleman should start and shrivel into silence when he heard the sound of his wife's quick footfall and rasping tongue!

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading Paul Chandos was a well-read man, a cultivated and delightful companion; strange that this cultivated, clear-headed gentleman should start and shrivel into silence when he heard the sound of his wife's quick footfall and rasping tongue!

-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading Now and then she spent a long evening in his room, playing piquet, or discussing books and places and people.

regarded with aversion

From this reading But Verona disliked attending the "drawing rooms" of her former acquaintance and present patroness; she found ample occupation at home, reading with Pussy and Nicky, rowing with them on the river, bicycling about the district, teaching her grandmother to knit, and reviving her father's old attachment to games.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading But Verona disliked attending the "drawing rooms" of her former acquaintance and present patroness; she found ample occupation at home, reading with Pussy and Nicky, rowing with them on the river, bicycling about the district, teaching her grandmother to knit, and reviving her father's old attachment to games.

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From this reading She issued continual "commands" to Verona and Dominga Chandos, and the latter waited on her constantly, and soon became an established favourite; her flatteries were so piquant and unfailing.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading But Verona disliked attending the "drawing rooms" of her former acquaintance and present patroness; she found ample occupation at home, reading with Pussy and Nicky, rowing with them on the river, bicycling about the district, teaching her grandmother to knit, and reviving her father's old attachment to games.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Mrs. Barwell, who had never previously had it in her power to patronise any one, now thoroughly enjoyed the novel experience.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading She issued continual "commands" to Verona and Dominga Chandos, and the latter waited on her constantly, and soon became an established favourite; her flatteries were so piquant and unfailing.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Now and then she spent a long evening in his room, playing piquet, or discussing books and places and people.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading Mrs. Barwell, who had never previously had it in her power to patronise any one, now thoroughly enjoyed the novel experience.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading But Verona disliked attending the "drawing rooms" of her former acquaintance and present patroness; she found ample occupation at home, reading with Pussy and Nicky, rowing with them on the river, bicycling about the district, teaching her grandmother to knit, and reviving her father's old attachment to games.

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading She issued continual "commands" to Verona and Dominga Chandos, and the latter waited on her constantly, and soon became an established favourite; her flatteries were so piquant and unfailing.

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From this reading She issued continual "commands" to Verona and Dominga Chandos, and the latter waited on her constantly, and soon became an established favourite; her flatteries were so piquant and unfailing.

the sound of a step of someone walking

From this reading Paul Chandos was a well-read man, a cultivated and delightful companion; strange that this cultivated, clear-headed gentleman should start and shrivel into silence when he heard the sound of his wife's quick footfall and rasping tongue!

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading But Verona disliked attending the "drawing rooms" of her former acquaintance and present patroness; she found ample occupation at home, reading with Pussy and Nicky, rowing with them on the river, bicycling about the district, teaching her grandmother to knit, and reviving her father's old attachment to games.

set up or found

From this reading But Verona disliked attending the "drawing rooms" of her former acquaintance and present patroness; she found ample occupation at home, reading with Pussy and Nicky, rowing with them on the river, bicycling about the district, teaching her grandmother to knit, and reviving her father's old attachment to games.

plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading But Verona disliked attending the "drawing rooms" of her former acquaintance and present patroness; she found ample occupation at home, reading with Pussy and Nicky, rowing with them on the river, bicycling about the district, teaching her grandmother to knit, and reviving her father's old attachment to games.

a man of refinement

From this reading Paul Chandos was a well-read man, a cultivated and delightful companion; strange that this cultivated, clear-headed gentleman should start and shrivel into silence when he heard the sound of his wife's quick footfall and rasping tongue!

the mother of your father or mother

From this reading But Verona disliked attending the "drawing rooms" of her former acquaintance and present patroness; she found ample occupation at home, reading with Pussy and Nicky, rowing with them on the river, bicycling about the district, teaching her grandmother to knit, and reviving her father's old attachment to games.

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

From this reading Mrs. Barwell, who had never previously had it in her power to patronise any one, now thoroughly enjoyed the novel experience.

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

From this reading Paul Chandos was a well-read man, a cultivated and delightful companion; strange that this cultivated, clear-headed gentleman should start and shrivel into silence when he heard the sound of his wife's quick footfall and rasping tongue!

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Paul Chandos was a well-read man, a cultivated and delightful companion; strange that this cultivated, clear-headed gentleman should start and shrivel into silence when he heard the sound of his wife's quick footfall and rasping tongue!

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

From this reading Mrs. Barwell, who had never previously had it in her power to patronise any one, now thoroughly enjoyed the novel experience.

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

From this reading Now and then she spent a long evening in his room, playing piquet, or discussing books and places and people.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading But Verona disliked attending the "drawing rooms" of her former acquaintance and present patroness; she found ample occupation at home, reading with Pussy and Nicky, rowing with them on the river, bicycling about the district, teaching her grandmother to knit, and reviving her father's old attachment to games.

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

From this reading Mrs. Barwell, who had never previously had it in her power to patronise any one, now thoroughly enjoyed the novel experience.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Paul Chandos was a well-read man, a cultivated and delightful companion; strange that this cultivated, clear-headed gentleman should start and shrivel into silence when he heard the sound of his wife's quick footfall and rasping tongue!

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading She issued continual "commands" to Verona and Dominga Chandos, and the latter waited on her constantly, and soon became an established favourite; her flatteries were so piquant and unfailing.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Barwell, who had never previously had it in her power to patronise any one, now thoroughly enjoyed the novel experience.

make (textiles) by knitting

From this reading But Verona disliked attending the "drawing rooms" of her former acquaintance and present patroness; she found ample occupation at home, reading with Pussy and Nicky, rowing with them on the river, bicycling about the district, teaching her grandmother to knit, and reviving her father's old attachment to games.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading She issued continual "commands" to Verona and Dominga Chandos, and the latter waited on her constantly, and soon became an established favourite; her flatteries were so piquant and unfailing.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Now and then she spent a long evening in his room, playing piquet, or discussing books and places and people.

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

From this reading Paul Chandos was a well-read man, a cultivated and delightful companion; strange that this cultivated, clear-headed gentleman should start and shrivel into silence when he heard the sound of his wife's quick footfall and rasping tongue!

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Barwell, who had never previously had it in her power to patronise any one, now thoroughly enjoyed the novel experience.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Mrs. Barwell, who had never previously had it in her power to patronise any one, now thoroughly enjoyed the novel experience.

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From this reading But Verona disliked attending the "drawing rooms" of her former acquaintance and present patroness; she found ample occupation at home, reading with Pussy and Nicky, rowing with them on the river, bicycling about the district, teaching her grandmother to knit, and reviving her father's old attachment to games.

an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading Mrs. Barwell, who had never previously had it in her power to patronise any one, now thoroughly enjoyed the novel experience.

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

From this reading Mrs. Barwell, who had never previously had it in her power to patronise any one, now thoroughly enjoyed the novel experience.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading But Verona disliked attending the "drawing rooms" of her former acquaintance and present patroness; she found ample occupation at home, reading with Pussy and Nicky, rowing with them on the river, bicycling about the district, teaching her grandmother to knit, and reviving her father's old attachment to games.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But Verona disliked attending the "drawing rooms" of her former acquaintance and present patroness; she found ample occupation at home, reading with Pussy and Nicky, rowing with them on the river, bicycling about the district, teaching her grandmother to knit, and reviving her father's old attachment to games.

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

From this reading But Verona disliked attending the "drawing rooms" of her former acquaintance and present patroness; she found ample occupation at home, reading with Pussy and Nicky, rowing with them on the river, bicycling about the district, teaching her grandmother to knit, and reviving her father's old attachment to games.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She issued continual "commands" to Verona and Dominga Chandos, and the latter waited on her constantly, and soon became an established favourite; her flatteries were so piquant and unfailing.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Mrs. Barwell, who had never previously had it in her power to patronise any one, now thoroughly enjoyed the novel experience.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Now and then she spent a long evening in his room, playing piquet, or discussing books and places and people.

a woman who is a patron or the wife of a patron

From this reading But Verona disliked attending the "drawing rooms" of her former acquaintance and present patroness; she found ample occupation at home, reading with Pussy and Nicky, rowing with them on the river, bicycling about the district, teaching her grandmother to knit, and reviving her father's old attachment to games.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading Mrs. Barwell, who had never previously had it in her power to patronise any one, now thoroughly enjoyed the novel experience.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading Paul Chandos was a well-read man, a cultivated and delightful companion; strange that this cultivated, clear-headed gentleman should start and shrivel into silence when he heard the sound of his wife's quick footfall and rasping tongue!

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

From this reading Now and then she spent a long evening in his room, playing piquet, or discussing books and places and people.

having an agreeably pungent taste

From this reading She issued continual "commands" to Verona and Dominga Chandos, and the latter waited on her constantly, and soon became an established favourite; her flatteries were so piquant and unfailing.

a card game for two players using a reduced pack of 32 cards

From this reading Now and then she spent a long evening in his room, playing piquet, or discussing books and places and people.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Now and then she spent a long evening in his room, playing piquet, or discussing books and places and people.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading Now and then she spent a long evening in his room, playing piquet, or discussing books and places and people.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Mrs. Barwell, who had never previously had it in her power to patronise any one, now thoroughly enjoyed the novel experience.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading But Verona disliked attending the "drawing rooms" of her former acquaintance and present patroness; she found ample occupation at home, reading with Pussy and Nicky, rowing with them on the river, bicycling about the district, teaching her grandmother to knit, and reviving her father's old attachment to games.

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading Mrs. Barwell, who had never previously had it in her power to patronise any one, now thoroughly enjoyed the novel experience.

obscene terms for female genitals

From this reading But Verona disliked attending the "drawing rooms" of her former acquaintance and present patroness; she found ample occupation at home, reading with Pussy and Nicky, rowing with them on the river, bicycling about the district, teaching her grandmother to knit, and reviving her father's old attachment to games.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading Paul Chandos was a well-read man, a cultivated and delightful companion; strange that this cultivated, clear-headed gentleman should start and shrivel into silence when he heard the sound of his wife's quick footfall and rasping tongue!

unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound

From this reading Paul Chandos was a well-read man, a cultivated and delightful companion; strange that this cultivated, clear-headed gentleman should start and shrivel into silence when he heard the sound of his wife's quick footfall and rasping tongue!

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading But Verona disliked attending the "drawing rooms" of her former acquaintance and present patroness; she found ample occupation at home, reading with Pussy and Nicky, rowing with them on the river, bicycling about the district, teaching her grandmother to knit, and reviving her father's old attachment to games.

tending to impart new life and vigor to

From this reading But Verona disliked attending the "drawing rooms" of her former acquaintance and present patroness; she found ample occupation at home, reading with Pussy and Nicky, rowing with them on the river, bicycling about the district, teaching her grandmother to knit, and reviving her father's old attachment to games.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading But Verona disliked attending the "drawing rooms" of her former acquaintance and present patroness; she found ample occupation at home, reading with Pussy and Nicky, rowing with them on the river, bicycling about the district, teaching her grandmother to knit, and reviving her father's old attachment to games.

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

From this reading Now and then she spent a long evening in his room, playing piquet, or discussing books and places and people.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading But Verona disliked attending the "drawing rooms" of her former acquaintance and present patroness; she found ample occupation at home, reading with Pussy and Nicky, rowing with them on the river, bicycling about the district, teaching her grandmother to knit, and reviving her father's old attachment to games.

the act of rowing as a sport

From this reading But Verona disliked attending the "drawing rooms" of her former acquaintance and present patroness; she found ample occupation at home, reading with Pussy and Nicky, rowing with them on the river, bicycling about the district, teaching her grandmother to knit, and reviving her father's old attachment to games.

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

From this reading She issued continual "commands" to Verona and Dominga Chandos, and the latter waited on her constantly, and soon became an established favourite; her flatteries were so piquant and unfailing.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Paul Chandos was a well-read man, a cultivated and delightful companion; strange that this cultivated, clear-headed gentleman should start and shrivel into silence when he heard the sound of his wife's quick footfall and rasping tongue!

wither, as with a loss of moisture

From this reading Paul Chandos was a well-read man, a cultivated and delightful companion; strange that this cultivated, clear-headed gentleman should start and shrivel into silence when he heard the sound of his wife's quick footfall and rasping tongue!

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading Paul Chandos was a well-read man, a cultivated and delightful companion; strange that this cultivated, clear-headed gentleman should start and shrivel into silence when he heard the sound of his wife's quick footfall and rasping tongue!

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She issued continual "commands" to Verona and Dominga Chandos, and the latter waited on her constantly, and soon became an established favourite; her flatteries were so piquant and unfailing.

in the near future

From this reading She issued continual "commands" to Verona and Dominga Chandos, and the latter waited on her constantly, and soon became an established favourite; her flatteries were so piquant and unfailing.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Paul Chandos was a well-read man, a cultivated and delightful companion; strange that this cultivated, clear-headed gentleman should start and shrivel into silence when he heard the sound of his wife's quick footfall and rasping tongue!

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Now and then she spent a long evening in his room, playing piquet, or discussing books and places and people.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Paul Chandos was a well-read man, a cultivated and delightful companion; strange that this cultivated, clear-headed gentleman should start and shrivel into silence when he heard the sound of his wife's quick footfall and rasping tongue!

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

From this reading Paul Chandos was a well-read man, a cultivated and delightful companion; strange that this cultivated, clear-headed gentleman should start and shrivel into silence when he heard the sound of his wife's quick footfall and rasping tongue!

the profession of a teacher

From this reading But Verona disliked attending the "drawing rooms" of her former acquaintance and present patroness; she found ample occupation at home, reading with Pussy and Nicky, rowing with them on the river, bicycling about the district, teaching her grandmother to knit, and reviving her father's old attachment to games.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Paul Chandos was a well-read man, a cultivated and delightful companion; strange that this cultivated, clear-headed gentleman should start and shrivel into silence when he heard the sound of his wife's quick footfall and rasping tongue!

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

From this reading Mrs. Barwell, who had never previously had it in her power to patronise any one, now thoroughly enjoyed the novel experience.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But Verona disliked attending the "drawing rooms" of her former acquaintance and present patroness; she found ample occupation at home, reading with Pussy and Nicky, rowing with them on the river, bicycling about the district, teaching her grandmother to knit, and reviving her father's old attachment to games.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Now and then she spent a long evening in his room, playing piquet, or discussing books and places and people.

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

From this reading Paul Chandos was a well-read man, a cultivated and delightful companion; strange that this cultivated, clear-headed gentleman should start and shrivel into silence when he heard the sound of his wife's quick footfall and rasping tongue!

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading Mrs. Barwell, who had never previously had it in her power to patronise any one, now thoroughly enjoyed the novel experience.

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

From this reading Mrs. Barwell, who had never previously had it in her power to patronise any one, now thoroughly enjoyed the novel experience.

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading Paul Chandos was a well-read man, a cultivated and delightful companion; strange that this cultivated, clear-headed gentleman should start and shrivel into silence when he heard the sound of his wife's quick footfall and rasping tongue!

not liable to failure

From this reading She issued continual "commands" to Verona and Dominga Chandos, and the latter waited on her constantly, and soon became an established favourite; her flatteries were so piquant and unfailing.

a city in Veneto on the River Adige

From this reading She issued continual "commands" to Verona and Dominga Chandos, and the latter waited on her constantly, and soon became an established favourite; her flatteries were so piquant and unfailing.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading She issued continual "commands" to Verona and Dominga Chandos, and the latter waited on her constantly, and soon became an established favourite; her flatteries were so piquant and unfailing.

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

From this reading Paul Chandos was a well-read man, a cultivated and delightful companion; strange that this cultivated, clear-headed gentleman should start and shrivel into silence when he heard the sound of his wife's quick footfall and rasping tongue!

well informed or deeply versed through reading

From this reading Paul Chandos was a well-read man, a cultivated and delightful companion; strange that this cultivated, clear-headed gentleman should start and shrivel into silence when he heard the sound of his wife's quick footfall and rasping tongue!

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

From this reading She issued continual "commands" to Verona and Dominga Chandos, and the latter waited on her constantly, and soon became an established favourite; her flatteries were so piquant and unfailing.

at the time that

From this reading Paul Chandos was a well-read man, a cultivated and delightful companion; strange that this cultivated, clear-headed gentleman should start and shrivel into silence when he heard the sound of his wife's quick footfall and rasping tongue!

which person or people

From this reading Mrs. Barwell, who had never previously had it in her power to patronise any one, now thoroughly enjoyed the novel experience.

possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Paul Chandos was a well-read man, a cultivated and delightful companion; strange that this cultivated, clear-headed gentleman should start and shrivel into silence when he heard the sound of his wife's quick footfall and rasping tongue!

in the company of; together with

From this reading But Verona disliked attending the "drawing rooms" of her former acquaintance and present patroness; she found ample occupation at home, reading with Pussy and Nicky, rowing with them on the river, bicycling about the district, teaching her grandmother to knit, and reviving her father's old attachment to games.