Chapter X

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

From this reading THE RUSH-BEARING 'Heigho! daises and buttercups, Fair yellow daffodils, stately and tall, A sunshiny world full of laughter and leisure, And fresh hearts unconscious of sorrow and thrall!

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Mildred soon became accustomed to Dr. Heriot's constant presence about the house, and the slight restraint she had at first felt rapidly wore off.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Mildred soon became accustomed to Dr. Heriot's constant presence about the house, and the slight restraint she had at first felt rapidly wore off.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading She soon looked upon it as a matter of course to see him at least three evenings in the week; loneliness was not to his taste, and in consequence, when he was not otherwise engaged, he generally shared their evening meal at the vicarage, and remained an hour afterwards, talking to Mr. Lambert or Richard.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Send down on their pleasure smiles passing its measure, God that is over us all.'--Jean Ingelow.

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

From this reading She soon looked upon it as a matter of course to see him at least three evenings in the week; loneliness was not to his taste, and in consequence, when he was not otherwise engaged, he generally shared their evening meal at the vicarage, and remained an hour afterwards, talking to Mr. Lambert or Richard.

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

From this reading THE RUSH-BEARING 'Heigho! daises and buttercups, Fair yellow daffodils, stately and tall, A sunshiny world full of laughter and leisure, And fresh hearts unconscious of sorrow and thrall!

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

From this reading She soon looked upon it as a matter of course to see him at least three evenings in the week; loneliness was not to his taste, and in consequence, when he was not otherwise engaged, he generally shared their evening meal at the vicarage, and remained an hour afterwards, talking to Mr. Lambert or Richard.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mildred soon became accustomed to Dr. Heriot's constant presence about the house, and the slight restraint she had at first felt rapidly wore off.

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

From this reading Mildred soon became accustomed to Dr. Heriot's constant presence about the house, and the slight restraint she had at first felt rapidly wore off.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading Mildred ceased to start with surprise at finding him in the early morning turning over the books in her brother's study, or helping Polly and Chriss in their new fernery.

possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Mildred ceased to start with surprise at finding him in the early morning turning over the books in her brother's study, or helping Polly and Chriss in their new fernery.

plural of “buttercup” — any of various plants of the genus Ranunculus

From this reading THE RUSH-BEARING 'Heigho! daises and buttercups, Fair yellow daffodils, stately and tall, A sunshiny world full of laughter and leisure, And fresh hearts unconscious of sorrow and thrall!

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Mildred ceased to start with surprise at finding him in the early morning turning over the books in her brother's study, or helping Polly and Chriss in their new fernery.

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From this reading Mildred ceased to start with surprise at finding him in the early morning turning over the books in her brother's study, or helping Polly and Chriss in their new fernery.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading She soon looked upon it as a matter of course to see him at least three evenings in the week; loneliness was not to his taste, and in consequence, when he was not otherwise engaged, he generally shared their evening meal at the vicarage, and remained an hour afterwards, talking to Mr. Lambert or Richard.

unvarying in nature

From this reading Mildred soon became accustomed to Dr. Heriot's constant presence about the house, and the slight restraint she had at first felt rapidly wore off.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading She soon looked upon it as a matter of course to see him at least three evenings in the week; loneliness was not to his taste, and in consequence, when he was not otherwise engaged, he generally shared their evening meal at the vicarage, and remained an hour afterwards, talking to Mr. Lambert or Richard.

plural of “daffodil” — any of numerous varieties of Narcissus plants having showy often yellow flowers with a trumpet-shaped central crown

From this reading THE RUSH-BEARING 'Heigho! daises and buttercups, Fair yellow daffodils, stately and tall, A sunshiny world full of laughter and leisure, And fresh hearts unconscious of sorrow and thrall!

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

From this reading THE RUSH-BEARING 'Heigho! daises and buttercups, Fair yellow daffodils, stately and tall, A sunshiny world full of laughter and leisure, And fresh hearts unconscious of sorrow and thrall!

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Send down on their pleasure smiles passing its measure, God that is over us all.'--Jean Ingelow.

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From this reading Mildred soon became accustomed to Dr. Heriot's constant presence about the house, and the slight restraint she had at first felt rapidly wore off.

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

From this reading Mildred ceased to start with surprise at finding him in the early morning turning over the books in her brother's study, or helping Polly and Chriss in their new fernery.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading She soon looked upon it as a matter of course to see him at least three evenings in the week; loneliness was not to his taste, and in consequence, when he was not otherwise engaged, he generally shared their evening meal at the vicarage, and remained an hour afterwards, talking to Mr. Lambert or Richard.

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

From this reading She soon looked upon it as a matter of course to see him at least three evenings in the week; loneliness was not to his taste, and in consequence, when he was not otherwise engaged, he generally shared their evening meal at the vicarage, and remained an hour afterwards, talking to Mr. Lambert or Richard.

plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading She soon looked upon it as a matter of course to see him at least three evenings in the week; loneliness was not to his taste, and in consequence, when he was not otherwise engaged, he generally shared their evening meal at the vicarage, and remained an hour afterwards, talking to Mr. Lambert or Richard.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading THE RUSH-BEARING 'Heigho! daises and buttercups, Fair yellow daffodils, stately and tall, A sunshiny world full of laughter and leisure, And fresh hearts unconscious of sorrow and thrall!

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Mildred soon became accustomed to Dr. Heriot's constant presence about the house, and the slight restraint she had at first felt rapidly wore off.

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

From this reading Mildred ceased to start with surprise at finding him in the early morning turning over the books in her brother's study, or helping Polly and Chriss in their new fernery.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Mildred ceased to start with surprise at finding him in the early morning turning over the books in her brother's study, or helping Polly and Chriss in their new fernery.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Mildred soon became accustomed to Dr. Heriot's constant presence about the house, and the slight restraint she had at first felt rapidly wore off.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading THE RUSH-BEARING 'Heigho! daises and buttercups, Fair yellow daffodils, stately and tall, A sunshiny world full of laughter and leisure, And fresh hearts unconscious of sorrow and thrall!

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading THE RUSH-BEARING 'Heigho! daises and buttercups, Fair yellow daffodils, stately and tall, A sunshiny world full of laughter and leisure, And fresh hearts unconscious of sorrow and thrall!

usually; as a rule

From this reading She soon looked upon it as a matter of course to see him at least three evenings in the week; loneliness was not to his taste, and in consequence, when he was not otherwise engaged, he generally shared their evening meal at the vicarage, and remained an hour afterwards, talking to Mr. Lambert or Richard.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading Send down on their pleasure smiles passing its measure, God that is over us all.'--Jean Ingelow.

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

From this reading Mildred soon became accustomed to Dr. Heriot's constant presence about the house, and the slight restraint she had at first felt rapidly wore off.

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

From this reading She soon looked upon it as a matter of course to see him at least three evenings in the week; loneliness was not to his taste, and in consequence, when he was not otherwise engaged, he generally shared their evening meal at the vicarage, and remained an hour afterwards, talking to Mr. Lambert or Richard.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading THE RUSH-BEARING 'Heigho! daises and buttercups, Fair yellow daffodils, stately and tall, A sunshiny world full of laughter and leisure, And fresh hearts unconscious of sorrow and thrall!

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

From this reading THE RUSH-BEARING 'Heigho! daises and buttercups, Fair yellow daffodils, stately and tall, A sunshiny world full of laughter and leisure, And fresh hearts unconscious of sorrow and thrall!

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading Mildred ceased to start with surprise at finding him in the early morning turning over the books in her brother's study, or helping Polly and Chriss in their new fernery.

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

From this reading Mildred ceased to start with surprise at finding him in the early morning turning over the books in her brother's study, or helping Polly and Chriss in their new fernery.

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

From this reading Mildred soon became accustomed to Dr. Heriot's constant presence about the house, and the slight restraint she had at first felt rapidly wore off.

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

From this reading She soon looked upon it as a matter of course to see him at least three evenings in the week; loneliness was not to his taste, and in consequence, when he was not otherwise engaged, he generally shared their evening meal at the vicarage, and remained an hour afterwards, talking to Mr. Lambert or Richard.

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

From this reading She soon looked upon it as a matter of course to see him at least three evenings in the week; loneliness was not to his taste, and in consequence, when he was not otherwise engaged, he generally shared their evening meal at the vicarage, and remained an hour afterwards, talking to Mr. Lambert or Richard.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading She soon looked upon it as a matter of course to see him at least three evenings in the week; loneliness was not to his taste, and in consequence, when he was not otherwise engaged, he generally shared their evening meal at the vicarage, and remained an hour afterwards, talking to Mr. Lambert or Richard.

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

From this reading Mildred soon became accustomed to Dr. Heriot's constant presence about the house, and the slight restraint she had at first felt rapidly wore off.

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

From this reading She soon looked upon it as a matter of course to see him at least three evenings in the week; loneliness was not to his taste, and in consequence, when he was not otherwise engaged, he generally shared their evening meal at the vicarage, and remained an hour afterwards, talking to Mr. Lambert or Richard.

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

From this reading Send down on their pleasure smiles passing its measure, God that is over us all.'--Jean Ingelow.

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

From this reading Send down on their pleasure smiles passing its measure, God that is over us all.'--Jean Ingelow.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She soon looked upon it as a matter of course to see him at least three evenings in the week; loneliness was not to his taste, and in consequence, when he was not otherwise engaged, he generally shared their evening meal at the vicarage, and remained an hour afterwards, talking to Mr. Lambert or Richard.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Send down on their pleasure smiles passing its measure, God that is over us all.'--Jean Ingelow.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading Send down on their pleasure smiles passing its measure, God that is over us all.'--Jean Ingelow.

a cgs unit of illumination equal to the brightness of a perfectly diffusing surface that emits or reflects one lumen per square centimeter

From this reading She soon looked upon it as a matter of course to see him at least three evenings in the week; loneliness was not to his taste, and in consequence, when he was not otherwise engaged, he generally shared their evening meal at the vicarage, and remained an hour afterwards, talking to Mr. Lambert or Richard.

the sound of laughing

From this reading THE RUSH-BEARING 'Heigho! daises and buttercups, Fair yellow daffodils, stately and tall, A sunshiny world full of laughter and leisure, And fresh hearts unconscious of sorrow and thrall!

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading She soon looked upon it as a matter of course to see him at least three evenings in the week; loneliness was not to his taste, and in consequence, when he was not otherwise engaged, he generally shared their evening meal at the vicarage, and remained an hour afterwards, talking to Mr. Lambert or Richard.

time available for ease and relaxation

From this reading THE RUSH-BEARING 'Heigho! daises and buttercups, Fair yellow daffodils, stately and tall, A sunshiny world full of laughter and leisure, And fresh hearts unconscious of sorrow and thrall!

the state of being alone in solitary isolation

From this reading She soon looked upon it as a matter of course to see him at least three evenings in the week; loneliness was not to his taste, and in consequence, when he was not otherwise engaged, he generally shared their evening meal at the vicarage, and remained an hour afterwards, talking to Mr. Lambert or Richard.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading She soon looked upon it as a matter of course to see him at least three evenings in the week; loneliness was not to his taste, and in consequence, when he was not otherwise engaged, he generally shared their evening meal at the vicarage, and remained an hour afterwards, talking to Mr. Lambert or Richard.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading She soon looked upon it as a matter of course to see him at least three evenings in the week; loneliness was not to his taste, and in consequence, when he was not otherwise engaged, he generally shared their evening meal at the vicarage, and remained an hour afterwards, talking to Mr. Lambert or Richard.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading She soon looked upon it as a matter of course to see him at least three evenings in the week; loneliness was not to his taste, and in consequence, when he was not otherwise engaged, he generally shared their evening meal at the vicarage, and remained an hour afterwards, talking to Mr. Lambert or Richard.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Send down on their pleasure smiles passing its measure, God that is over us all.'--Jean Ingelow.

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

From this reading Mildred soon became accustomed to Dr. Heriot's constant presence about the house, and the slight restraint she had at first felt rapidly wore off.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Mildred ceased to start with surprise at finding him in the early morning turning over the books in her brother's study, or helping Polly and Chriss in their new fernery.

a form of address for a man

From this reading She soon looked upon it as a matter of course to see him at least three evenings in the week; loneliness was not to his taste, and in consequence, when he was not otherwise engaged, he generally shared their evening meal at the vicarage, and remained an hour afterwards, talking to Mr. Lambert or Richard.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Mildred ceased to start with surprise at finding him in the early morning turning over the books in her brother's study, or helping Polly and Chriss in their new fernery.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She soon looked upon it as a matter of course to see him at least three evenings in the week; loneliness was not to his taste, and in consequence, when he was not otherwise engaged, he generally shared their evening meal at the vicarage, and remained an hour afterwards, talking to Mr. Lambert or Richard.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE RUSH-BEARING 'Heigho! daises and buttercups, Fair yellow daffodils, stately and tall, A sunshiny world full of laughter and leisure, And fresh hearts unconscious of sorrow and thrall!

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

From this reading Mildred soon became accustomed to Dr. Heriot's constant presence about the house, and the slight restraint she had at first felt rapidly wore off.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Send down on their pleasure smiles passing its measure, God that is over us all.'--Jean Ingelow.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She soon looked upon it as a matter of course to see him at least three evenings in the week; loneliness was not to his taste, and in consequence, when he was not otherwise engaged, he generally shared their evening meal at the vicarage, and remained an hour afterwards, talking to Mr. Lambert or Richard.

in other respects or ways

From this reading She soon looked upon it as a matter of course to see him at least three evenings in the week; loneliness was not to his taste, and in consequence, when he was not otherwise engaged, he generally shared their evening meal at the vicarage, and remained an hour afterwards, talking to Mr. Lambert or Richard.

above and across; more than

From this reading Send down on their pleasure smiles passing its measure, God that is over us all.'--Jean Ingelow.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading Send down on their pleasure smiles passing its measure, God that is over us all.'--Jean Ingelow.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Send down on their pleasure smiles passing its measure, God that is over us all.'--Jean Ingelow.

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

From this reading Mildred ceased to start with surprise at finding him in the early morning turning over the books in her brother's study, or helping Polly and Chriss in their new fernery.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Mildred soon became accustomed to Dr. Heriot's constant presence about the house, and the slight restraint she had at first felt rapidly wore off.

with speed

From this reading Mildred soon became accustomed to Dr. Heriot's constant presence about the house, and the slight restraint she had at first felt rapidly wore off.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading She soon looked upon it as a matter of course to see him at least three evenings in the week; loneliness was not to his taste, and in consequence, when he was not otherwise engaged, he generally shared their evening meal at the vicarage, and remained an hour afterwards, talking to Mr. Lambert or Richard.

the act of controlling by restraining someone or something

From this reading Mildred soon became accustomed to Dr. Heriot's constant presence about the house, and the slight restraint she had at first felt rapidly wore off.

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

From this reading She soon looked upon it as a matter of course to see him at least three evenings in the week; loneliness was not to his taste, and in consequence, when he was not otherwise engaged, he generally shared their evening meal at the vicarage, and remained an hour afterwards, talking to Mr. Lambert or Richard.

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

From this reading THE RUSH-BEARING 'Heigho! daises and buttercups, Fair yellow daffodils, stately and tall, A sunshiny world full of laughter and leisure, And fresh hearts unconscious of sorrow and thrall!

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading She soon looked upon it as a matter of course to see him at least three evenings in the week; loneliness was not to his taste, and in consequence, when he was not otherwise engaged, he generally shared their evening meal at the vicarage, and remained an hour afterwards, talking to Mr. Lambert or Richard.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading Send down on their pleasure smiles passing its measure, God that is over us all.'--Jean Ingelow.

have in common; held or experienced in common

From this reading She soon looked upon it as a matter of course to see him at least three evenings in the week; loneliness was not to his taste, and in consequence, when he was not otherwise engaged, he generally shared their evening meal at the vicarage, and remained an hour afterwards, talking to Mr. Lambert or Richard.

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

From this reading Mildred soon became accustomed to Dr. Heriot's constant presence about the house, and the slight restraint she had at first felt rapidly wore off.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading Mildred soon became accustomed to Dr. Heriot's constant presence about the house, and the slight restraint she had at first felt rapidly wore off.

plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading Send down on their pleasure smiles passing its measure, God that is over us all.'--Jean Ingelow.

in the near future

From this reading Mildred soon became accustomed to Dr. Heriot's constant presence about the house, and the slight restraint she had at first felt rapidly wore off.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading THE RUSH-BEARING 'Heigho! daises and buttercups, Fair yellow daffodils, stately and tall, A sunshiny world full of laughter and leisure, And fresh hearts unconscious of sorrow and thrall!

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Mildred ceased to start with surprise at finding him in the early morning turning over the books in her brother's study, or helping Polly and Chriss in their new fernery.

impressive in appearance

From this reading THE RUSH-BEARING 'Heigho! daises and buttercups, Fair yellow daffodils, stately and tall, A sunshiny world full of laughter and leisure, And fresh hearts unconscious of sorrow and thrall!

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Mildred ceased to start with surprise at finding him in the early morning turning over the books in her brother's study, or helping Polly and Chriss in their new fernery.

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

From this reading THE RUSH-BEARING 'Heigho! daises and buttercups, Fair yellow daffodils, stately and tall, A sunshiny world full of laughter and leisure, And fresh hearts unconscious of sorrow and thrall!

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading Mildred ceased to start with surprise at finding him in the early morning turning over the books in her brother's study, or helping Polly and Chriss in their new fernery.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading She soon looked upon it as a matter of course to see him at least three evenings in the week; loneliness was not to his taste, and in consequence, when he was not otherwise engaged, he generally shared their evening meal at the vicarage, and remained an hour afterwards, talking to Mr. Lambert or Richard.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading THE RUSH-BEARING 'Heigho! daises and buttercups, Fair yellow daffodils, stately and tall, A sunshiny world full of laughter and leisure, And fresh hearts unconscious of sorrow and thrall!

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading She soon looked upon it as a matter of course to see him at least three evenings in the week; loneliness was not to his taste, and in consequence, when he was not otherwise engaged, he generally shared their evening meal at the vicarage, and remained an hour afterwards, talking to Mr. Lambert or Richard.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Send down on their pleasure smiles passing its measure, God that is over us all.'--Jean Ingelow.

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

From this reading THE RUSH-BEARING 'Heigho! daises and buttercups, Fair yellow daffodils, stately and tall, A sunshiny world full of laughter and leisure, And fresh hearts unconscious of sorrow and thrall!

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Send down on their pleasure smiles passing its measure, God that is over us all.'--Jean Ingelow.

the state of being under the control of another person

From this reading THE RUSH-BEARING 'Heigho! daises and buttercups, Fair yellow daffodils, stately and tall, A sunshiny world full of laughter and leisure, And fresh hearts unconscious of sorrow and thrall!

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading She soon looked upon it as a matter of course to see him at least three evenings in the week; loneliness was not to his taste, and in consequence, when he was not otherwise engaged, he generally shared their evening meal at the vicarage, and remained an hour afterwards, talking to Mr. Lambert or Richard.

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

From this reading Mildred soon became accustomed to Dr. Heriot's constant presence about the house, and the slight restraint she had at first felt rapidly wore off.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading Mildred ceased to start with surprise at finding him in the early morning turning over the books in her brother's study, or helping Polly and Chriss in their new fernery.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading THE RUSH-BEARING 'Heigho! daises and buttercups, Fair yellow daffodils, stately and tall, A sunshiny world full of laughter and leisure, And fresh hearts unconscious of sorrow and thrall!

a formal word for “on”

From this reading She soon looked upon it as a matter of course to see him at least three evenings in the week; loneliness was not to his taste, and in consequence, when he was not otherwise engaged, he generally shared their evening meal at the vicarage, and remained an hour afterwards, talking to Mr. Lambert or Richard.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Send down on their pleasure smiles passing its measure, God that is over us all.'--Jean Ingelow.

an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector

From this reading She soon looked upon it as a matter of course to see him at least three evenings in the week; loneliness was not to his taste, and in consequence, when he was not otherwise engaged, he generally shared their evening meal at the vicarage, and remained an hour afterwards, talking to Mr. Lambert or Richard.

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

From this reading She soon looked upon it as a matter of course to see him at least three evenings in the week; loneliness was not to his taste, and in consequence, when he was not otherwise engaged, he generally shared their evening meal at the vicarage, and remained an hour afterwards, talking to Mr. Lambert or Richard.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading She soon looked upon it as a matter of course to see him at least three evenings in the week; loneliness was not to his taste, and in consequence, when he was not otherwise engaged, he generally shared their evening meal at the vicarage, and remained an hour afterwards, talking to Mr. Lambert or Richard.

at the time that

From this reading She soon looked upon it as a matter of course to see him at least three evenings in the week; loneliness was not to his taste, and in consequence, when he was not otherwise engaged, he generally shared their evening meal at the vicarage, and remained an hour afterwards, talking to Mr. Lambert or Richard.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mildred ceased to start with surprise at finding him in the early morning turning over the books in her brother's study, or helping Polly and Chriss in their new fernery.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading Mildred soon became accustomed to Dr. Heriot's constant presence about the house, and the slight restraint she had at first felt rapidly wore off.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading THE RUSH-BEARING 'Heigho! daises and buttercups, Fair yellow daffodils, stately and tall, A sunshiny world full of laughter and leisure, And fresh hearts unconscious of sorrow and thrall!

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading THE RUSH-BEARING 'Heigho! daises and buttercups, Fair yellow daffodils, stately and tall, A sunshiny world full of laughter and leisure, And fresh hearts unconscious of sorrow and thrall!