Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading The multitudinous sound of rain on leaves entered also with the wind; and a steam-car could be heard thundering down Trafalgar Road, from which the house was separated by only a few intervening minor roofs.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The bow-window stood generously open in three different places, and the heavy outer curtains as well as the lace inner ones were moving gently in the capricious breeze that came across the oval lawn.

in addition

From this reading The multitudinous sound of rain on leaves entered also with the wind; and a steam-car could be heard thundering down Trafalgar Road, from which the house was separated by only a few intervening minor roofs.

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

From this reading WITH THE ORGREAVES I The Orgreave family was holding its nightly session in the large drawing-room of Lane End House when Hilda and Janet arrived.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading WITH THE ORGREAVES I The Orgreave family was holding its nightly session in the large drawing-room of Lane End House when Hilda and Janet arrived.

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

From this reading The bow-window stood generously open in three different places, and the heavy outer curtains as well as the lace inner ones were moving gently in the capricious breeze that came across the oval lawn.

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

From this reading The multitudinous sound of rain on leaves entered also with the wind; and a steam-car could be heard thundering down Trafalgar Road, from which the house was separated by only a few intervening minor roofs.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Mrs. Orgreave, the plump, faded image of goodness, with Janet's full red lips and Janet's kindly eyes, sat as usual, whether in winter or in summer, near the fireplace, surveying with placidity the theatre where the innumerable dramas of her motherhood had been enacted.

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

From this reading The bow-window stood generously open in three different places, and the heavy outer curtains as well as the lace inner ones were moving gently in the capricious breeze that came across the oval lawn.

a youthful male person

From this reading Tom, her eldest, the thin, spectacled lawyer, had, as a boy of seven, rampaged on that identical Turkey hearthrug, when it was new, a quarter of a century earlier.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading The bow-window stood generously open in three different places, and the heavy outer curtains as well as the lace inner ones were moving gently in the capricious breeze that came across the oval lawn.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The multitudinous sound of rain on leaves entered also with the wind; and a steam-car could be heard thundering down Trafalgar Road, from which the house was separated by only a few intervening minor roofs.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The bow-window stood generously open in three different places, and the heavy outer curtains as well as the lace inner ones were moving gently in the capricious breeze that came across the oval lawn.

changeable

From this reading The bow-window stood generously open in three different places, and the heavy outer curtains as well as the lace inner ones were moving gently in the capricious breeze that came across the oval lawn.

a period of 100 years

From this reading Tom, her eldest, the thin, spectacled lawyer, had, as a boy of seven, rampaged on that identical Turkey hearthrug, when it was new, a quarter of a century earlier.

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

From this reading The multitudinous sound of rain on leaves entered also with the wind; and a steam-car could be heard thundering down Trafalgar Road, from which the house was separated by only a few intervening minor roofs.

plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading The bow-window stood generously open in three different places, and the heavy outer curtains as well as the lace inner ones were moving gently in the capricious breeze that came across the oval lawn.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading The bow-window stood generously open in three different places, and the heavy outer curtains as well as the lace inner ones were moving gently in the capricious breeze that came across the oval lawn.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The multitudinous sound of rain on leaves entered also with the wind; and a steam-car could be heard thundering down Trafalgar Road, from which the house was separated by only a few intervening minor roofs.

plural of “drama” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading Mrs. Orgreave, the plump, faded image of goodness, with Janet's full red lips and Janet's kindly eyes, sat as usual, whether in winter or in summer, near the fireplace, surveying with placidity the theatre where the innumerable dramas of her motherhood had been enacted.

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

From this reading WITH THE ORGREAVES I The Orgreave family was holding its nightly session in the large drawing-room of Lane End House when Hilda and Janet arrived.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading Tom, her eldest, the thin, spectacled lawyer, had, as a boy of seven, rampaged on that identical Turkey hearthrug, when it was new, a quarter of a century earlier.

first in order of birth

From this reading Tom, her eldest, the thin, spectacled lawyer, had, as a boy of seven, rampaged on that identical Turkey hearthrug, when it was new, a quarter of a century earlier.

past form of “enact” — order by virtue of superior authority; decree

From this reading Mrs. Orgreave, the plump, faded image of goodness, with Janet's full red lips and Janet's kindly eyes, sat as usual, whether in winter or in summer, near the fireplace, surveying with placidity the theatre where the innumerable dramas of her motherhood had been enacted.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading WITH THE ORGREAVES I The Orgreave family was holding its nightly session in the large drawing-room of Lane End House when Hilda and Janet arrived.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading The multitudinous sound of rain on leaves entered also with the wind; and a steam-car could be heard thundering down Trafalgar Road, from which the house was separated by only a few intervening minor roofs.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Mrs. Orgreave, the plump, faded image of goodness, with Janet's full red lips and Janet's kindly eyes, sat as usual, whether in winter or in summer, near the fireplace, surveying with placidity the theatre where the innumerable dramas of her motherhood had been enacted.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading Mrs. Orgreave, the plump, faded image of goodness, with Janet's full red lips and Janet's kindly eyes, sat as usual, whether in winter or in summer, near the fireplace, surveying with placidity the theatre where the innumerable dramas of her motherhood had been enacted.

a social unit living together

From this reading WITH THE ORGREAVES I The Orgreave family was holding its nightly session in the large drawing-room of Lane End House when Hilda and Janet arrived.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The multitudinous sound of rain on leaves entered also with the wind; and a steam-car could be heard thundering down Trafalgar Road, from which the house was separated by only a few intervening minor roofs.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading Mrs. Orgreave, the plump, faded image of goodness, with Janet's full red lips and Janet's kindly eyes, sat as usual, whether in winter or in summer, near the fireplace, surveying with placidity the theatre where the innumerable dramas of her motherhood had been enacted.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The multitudinous sound of rain on leaves entered also with the wind; and a steam-car could be heard thundering down Trafalgar Road, from which the house was separated by only a few intervening minor roofs.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Mrs. Orgreave, the plump, faded image of goodness, with Janet's full red lips and Janet's kindly eyes, sat as usual, whether in winter or in summer, near the fireplace, surveying with placidity the theatre where the innumerable dramas of her motherhood had been enacted.

in a generous manner

From this reading The bow-window stood generously open in three different places, and the heavy outer curtains as well as the lace inner ones were moving gently in the capricious breeze that came across the oval lawn.

in a gradual manner

From this reading The bow-window stood generously open in three different places, and the heavy outer curtains as well as the lace inner ones were moving gently in the capricious breeze that came across the oval lawn.

that which is pleasing or valuable or useful

From this reading Mrs. Orgreave, the plump, faded image of goodness, with Janet's full red lips and Janet's kindly eyes, sat as usual, whether in winter or in summer, near the fireplace, surveying with placidity the theatre where the innumerable dramas of her motherhood had been enacted.

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

From this reading Mrs. Orgreave, the plump, faded image of goodness, with Janet's full red lips and Janet's kindly eyes, sat as usual, whether in winter or in summer, near the fireplace, surveying with placidity the theatre where the innumerable dramas of her motherhood had been enacted.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading The multitudinous sound of rain on leaves entered also with the wind; and a steam-car could be heard thundering down Trafalgar Road, from which the house was separated by only a few intervening minor roofs.

a rug spread out in front of a fireplace

From this reading Tom, her eldest, the thin, spectacled lawyer, had, as a boy of seven, rampaged on that identical Turkey hearthrug, when it was new, a quarter of a century earlier.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading The bow-window stood generously open in three different places, and the heavy outer curtains as well as the lace inner ones were moving gently in the capricious breeze that came across the oval lawn.

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

From this reading Mrs. Orgreave, the plump, faded image of goodness, with Janet's full red lips and Janet's kindly eyes, sat as usual, whether in winter or in summer, near the fireplace, surveying with placidity the theatre where the innumerable dramas of her motherhood had been enacted.

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

From this reading WITH THE ORGREAVES I The Orgreave family was holding its nightly session in the large drawing-room of Lane End House when Hilda and Janet arrived.

the act of retaining something

From this reading WITH THE ORGREAVES I The Orgreave family was holding its nightly session in the large drawing-room of Lane End House when Hilda and Janet arrived.

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

From this reading WITH THE ORGREAVES I The Orgreave family was holding its nightly session in the large drawing-room of Lane End House when Hilda and Janet arrived.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading WITH THE ORGREAVES I The Orgreave family was holding its nightly session in the large drawing-room of Lane End House when Hilda and Janet arrived.

exactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different

From this reading Tom, her eldest, the thin, spectacled lawyer, had, as a boy of seven, rampaged on that identical Turkey hearthrug, when it was new, a quarter of a century earlier.

an iconic mental representation

From this reading Mrs. Orgreave, the plump, faded image of goodness, with Janet's full red lips and Janet's kindly eyes, sat as usual, whether in winter or in summer, near the fireplace, surveying with placidity the theatre where the innumerable dramas of her motherhood had been enacted.

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

From this reading WITH THE ORGREAVES I The Orgreave family was holding its nightly session in the large drawing-room of Lane End House when Hilda and Janet arrived.

located inward

From this reading The bow-window stood generously open in three different places, and the heavy outer curtains as well as the lace inner ones were moving gently in the capricious breeze that came across the oval lawn.

too numerous to be counted

From this reading Mrs. Orgreave, the plump, faded image of goodness, with Janet's full red lips and Janet's kindly eyes, sat as usual, whether in winter or in summer, near the fireplace, surveying with placidity the theatre where the innumerable dramas of her motherhood had been enacted.

occurring or falling between events or points in time

From this reading The multitudinous sound of rain on leaves entered also with the wind; and a steam-car could be heard thundering down Trafalgar Road, from which the house was separated by only a few intervening minor roofs.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Tom, her eldest, the thin, spectacled lawyer, had, as a boy of seven, rampaged on that identical Turkey hearthrug, when it was new, a quarter of a century earlier.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading WITH THE ORGREAVES I The Orgreave family was holding its nightly session in the large drawing-room of Lane End House when Hilda and Janet arrived.

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

From this reading WITH THE ORGREAVES I The Orgreave family was holding its nightly session in the large drawing-room of Lane End House when Hilda and Janet arrived.

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

From this reading Mrs. Orgreave, the plump, faded image of goodness, with Janet's full red lips and Janet's kindly eyes, sat as usual, whether in winter or in summer, near the fireplace, surveying with placidity the theatre where the innumerable dramas of her motherhood had been enacted.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading Mrs. Orgreave, the plump, faded image of goodness, with Janet's full red lips and Janet's kindly eyes, sat as usual, whether in winter or in summer, near the fireplace, surveying with placidity the theatre where the innumerable dramas of her motherhood had been enacted.

spin, wind, or twist together

From this reading The bow-window stood generously open in three different places, and the heavy outer curtains as well as the lace inner ones were moving gently in the capricious breeze that came across the oval lawn.

a narrow way or road

From this reading WITH THE ORGREAVES I The Orgreave family was holding its nightly session in the large drawing-room of Lane End House when Hilda and Janet arrived.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading WITH THE ORGREAVES I The Orgreave family was holding its nightly session in the large drawing-room of Lane End House when Hilda and Janet arrived.

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading The bow-window stood generously open in three different places, and the heavy outer curtains as well as the lace inner ones were moving gently in the capricious breeze that came across the oval lawn.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading Tom, her eldest, the thin, spectacled lawyer, had, as a boy of seven, rampaged on that identical Turkey hearthrug, when it was new, a quarter of a century earlier.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading The multitudinous sound of rain on leaves entered also with the wind; and a steam-car could be heard thundering down Trafalgar Road, from which the house was separated by only a few intervening minor roofs.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading Mrs. Orgreave, the plump, faded image of goodness, with Janet's full red lips and Janet's kindly eyes, sat as usual, whether in winter or in summer, near the fireplace, surveying with placidity the theatre where the innumerable dramas of her motherhood had been enacted.

of lesser importance or stature or rank

From this reading The multitudinous sound of rain on leaves entered also with the wind; and a steam-car could be heard thundering down Trafalgar Road, from which the house was separated by only a few intervening minor roofs.

the kinship relation between an offspring and the mother

From this reading Mrs. Orgreave, the plump, faded image of goodness, with Janet's full red lips and Janet's kindly eyes, sat as usual, whether in winter or in summer, near the fireplace, surveying with placidity the theatre where the innumerable dramas of her motherhood had been enacted.

in motion

From this reading The bow-window stood generously open in three different places, and the heavy outer curtains as well as the lace inner ones were moving gently in the capricious breeze that came across the oval lawn.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Orgreave, the plump, faded image of goodness, with Janet's full red lips and Janet's kindly eyes, sat as usual, whether in winter or in summer, near the fireplace, surveying with placidity the theatre where the innumerable dramas of her motherhood had been enacted.

too numerous to be counted

From this reading The multitudinous sound of rain on leaves entered also with the wind; and a steam-car could be heard thundering down Trafalgar Road, from which the house was separated by only a few intervening minor roofs.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Mrs. Orgreave, the plump, faded image of goodness, with Janet's full red lips and Janet's kindly eyes, sat as usual, whether in winter or in summer, near the fireplace, surveying with placidity the theatre where the innumerable dramas of her motherhood had been enacted.

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

From this reading Tom, her eldest, the thin, spectacled lawyer, had, as a boy of seven, rampaged on that identical Turkey hearthrug, when it was new, a quarter of a century earlier.

happening every night

From this reading WITH THE ORGREAVES I The Orgreave family was holding its nightly session in the large drawing-room of Lane End House when Hilda and Janet arrived.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WITH THE ORGREAVES I The Orgreave family was holding its nightly session in the large drawing-room of Lane End House when Hilda and Janet arrived.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The multitudinous sound of rain on leaves entered also with the wind; and a steam-car could be heard thundering down Trafalgar Road, from which the house was separated by only a few intervening minor roofs.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The bow-window stood generously open in three different places, and the heavy outer curtains as well as the lace inner ones were moving gently in the capricious breeze that came across the oval lawn.

and nothing more

From this reading The multitudinous sound of rain on leaves entered also with the wind; and a steam-car could be heard thundering down Trafalgar Road, from which the house was separated by only a few intervening minor roofs.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The bow-window stood generously open in three different places, and the heavy outer curtains as well as the lace inner ones were moving gently in the capricious breeze that came across the oval lawn.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Mrs. Orgreave, the plump, faded image of goodness, with Janet's full red lips and Janet's kindly eyes, sat as usual, whether in winter or in summer, near the fireplace, surveying with placidity the theatre where the innumerable dramas of her motherhood had been enacted.

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

From this reading WITH THE ORGREAVES I The Orgreave family was holding its nightly session in the large drawing-room of Lane End House when Hilda and Janet arrived.

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

From this reading WITH THE ORGREAVES I The Orgreave family was holding its nightly session in the large drawing-room of Lane End House when Hilda and Janet arrived.

being on the outside or further from a center

From this reading The bow-window stood generously open in three different places, and the heavy outer curtains as well as the lace inner ones were moving gently in the capricious breeze that came across the oval lawn.

a closed plane curve resulting from the intersection of a circular cone and a plane cutting completely through it

From this reading The bow-window stood generously open in three different places, and the heavy outer curtains as well as the lace inner ones were moving gently in the capricious breeze that came across the oval lawn.

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

From this reading The bow-window stood generously open in three different places, and the heavy outer curtains as well as the lace inner ones were moving gently in the capricious breeze that came across the oval lawn.

a feeling of calmness; a quiet and undisturbed feeling

From this reading Mrs. Orgreave, the plump, faded image of goodness, with Janet's full red lips and Janet's kindly eyes, sat as usual, whether in winter or in summer, near the fireplace, surveying with placidity the theatre where the innumerable dramas of her motherhood had been enacted.

sufficiently fat so as to have a pleasing fullness of figure

From this reading Mrs. Orgreave, the plump, faded image of goodness, with Janet's full red lips and Janet's kindly eyes, sat as usual, whether in winter or in summer, near the fireplace, surveying with placidity the theatre where the innumerable dramas of her motherhood had been enacted.

one of four equal parts

From this reading Tom, her eldest, the thin, spectacled lawyer, had, as a boy of seven, rampaged on that identical Turkey hearthrug, when it was new, a quarter of a century earlier.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading The multitudinous sound of rain on leaves entered also with the wind; and a steam-car could be heard thundering down Trafalgar Road, from which the house was separated by only a few intervening minor roofs.

past form of “rampage” — act violently, recklessly, or destructively

From this reading Tom, her eldest, the thin, spectacled lawyer, had, as a boy of seven, rampaged on that identical Turkey hearthrug, when it was new, a quarter of a century earlier.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Mrs. Orgreave, the plump, faded image of goodness, with Janet's full red lips and Janet's kindly eyes, sat as usual, whether in winter or in summer, near the fireplace, surveying with placidity the theatre where the innumerable dramas of her motherhood had been enacted.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading The multitudinous sound of rain on leaves entered also with the wind; and a steam-car could be heard thundering down Trafalgar Road, from which the house was separated by only a few intervening minor roofs.

plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading The multitudinous sound of rain on leaves entered also with the wind; and a steam-car could be heard thundering down Trafalgar Road, from which the house was separated by only a few intervening minor roofs.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Mrs. Orgreave, the plump, faded image of goodness, with Janet's full red lips and Janet's kindly eyes, sat as usual, whether in winter or in summer, near the fireplace, surveying with placidity the theatre where the innumerable dramas of her motherhood had been enacted.

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading The multitudinous sound of rain on leaves entered also with the wind; and a steam-car could be heard thundering down Trafalgar Road, from which the house was separated by only a few intervening minor roofs.

a meeting for execution of a group's functions

From this reading WITH THE ORGREAVES I The Orgreave family was holding its nightly session in the large drawing-room of Lane End House when Hilda and Janet arrived.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading Tom, her eldest, the thin, spectacled lawyer, had, as a boy of seven, rampaged on that identical Turkey hearthrug, when it was new, a quarter of a century earlier.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading The multitudinous sound of rain on leaves entered also with the wind; and a steam-car could be heard thundering down Trafalgar Road, from which the house was separated by only a few intervening minor roofs.

wearing, or having the face adorned with, eyeglasses or an eyeglass

From this reading Tom, her eldest, the thin, spectacled lawyer, had, as a boy of seven, rampaged on that identical Turkey hearthrug, when it was new, a quarter of a century earlier.

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

From this reading The multitudinous sound of rain on leaves entered also with the wind; and a steam-car could be heard thundering down Trafalgar Road, from which the house was separated by only a few intervening minor roofs.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The bow-window stood generously open in three different places, and the heavy outer curtains as well as the lace inner ones were moving gently in the capricious breeze that came across the oval lawn.

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

From this reading Mrs. Orgreave, the plump, faded image of goodness, with Janet's full red lips and Janet's kindly eyes, sat as usual, whether in winter or in summer, near the fireplace, surveying with placidity the theatre where the innumerable dramas of her motherhood had been enacted.

the practice of measuring angles and distances on the ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map

From this reading Mrs. Orgreave, the plump, faded image of goodness, with Janet's full red lips and Janet's kindly eyes, sat as usual, whether in winter or in summer, near the fireplace, surveying with placidity the theatre where the innumerable dramas of her motherhood had been enacted.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The bow-window stood generously open in three different places, and the heavy outer curtains as well as the lace inner ones were moving gently in the capricious breeze that came across the oval lawn.

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

From this reading WITH THE ORGREAVES I The Orgreave family was holding its nightly session in the large drawing-room of Lane End House when Hilda and Janet arrived.

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading Mrs. Orgreave, the plump, faded image of goodness, with Janet's full red lips and Janet's kindly eyes, sat as usual, whether in winter or in summer, near the fireplace, surveying with placidity the theatre where the innumerable dramas of her motherhood had been enacted.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading Tom, her eldest, the thin, spectacled lawyer, had, as a boy of seven, rampaged on that identical Turkey hearthrug, when it was new, a quarter of a century earlier.

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

From this reading The bow-window stood generously open in three different places, and the heavy outer curtains as well as the lace inner ones were moving gently in the capricious breeze that came across the oval lawn.

sounding like thunder

From this reading The multitudinous sound of rain on leaves entered also with the wind; and a steam-car could be heard thundering down Trafalgar Road, from which the house was separated by only a few intervening minor roofs.

male cat

From this reading Tom, her eldest, the thin, spectacled lawyer, had, as a boy of seven, rampaged on that identical Turkey hearthrug, when it was new, a quarter of a century earlier.

a naval battle in 1805 off the southwest coast of Spain; the French and Spanish fleets were defeated by the English under Nelson (who was mortally wounded)

From this reading The multitudinous sound of rain on leaves entered also with the wind; and a steam-car could be heard thundering down Trafalgar Road, from which the house was separated by only a few intervening minor roofs.

large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food

From this reading Tom, her eldest, the thin, spectacled lawyer, had, as a boy of seven, rampaged on that identical Turkey hearthrug, when it was new, a quarter of a century earlier.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Mrs. Orgreave, the plump, faded image of goodness, with Janet's full red lips and Janet's kindly eyes, sat as usual, whether in winter or in summer, near the fireplace, surveying with placidity the theatre where the innumerable dramas of her motherhood had been enacted.

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

From this reading WITH THE ORGREAVES I The Orgreave family was holding its nightly session in the large drawing-room of Lane End House when Hilda and Janet arrived.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The bow-window stood generously open in three different places, and the heavy outer curtains as well as the lace inner ones were moving gently in the capricious breeze that came across the oval lawn.

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

From this reading The bow-window stood generously open in three different places, and the heavy outer curtains as well as the lace inner ones were moving gently in the capricious breeze that came across the oval lawn.

at the time that

From this reading WITH THE ORGREAVES I The Orgreave family was holding its nightly session in the large drawing-room of Lane End House when Hilda and Janet arrived.

in or at the place that

From this reading Mrs. Orgreave, the plump, faded image of goodness, with Janet's full red lips and Janet's kindly eyes, sat as usual, whether in winter or in summer, near the fireplace, surveying with placidity the theatre where the innumerable dramas of her motherhood had been enacted.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Mrs. Orgreave, the plump, faded image of goodness, with Janet's full red lips and Janet's kindly eyes, sat as usual, whether in winter or in summer, near the fireplace, surveying with placidity the theatre where the innumerable dramas of her motherhood had been enacted.

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

From this reading The multitudinous sound of rain on leaves entered also with the wind; and a steam-car could be heard thundering down Trafalgar Road, from which the house was separated by only a few intervening minor roofs.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading The multitudinous sound of rain on leaves entered also with the wind; and a steam-car could be heard thundering down Trafalgar Road, from which the house was separated by only a few intervening minor roofs.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Mrs. Orgreave, the plump, faded image of goodness, with Janet's full red lips and Janet's kindly eyes, sat as usual, whether in winter or in summer, near the fireplace, surveying with placidity the theatre where the innumerable dramas of her motherhood had been enacted.

in the company of; together with

From this reading WITH THE ORGREAVES I The Orgreave family was holding its nightly session in the large drawing-room of Lane End House when Hilda and Janet arrived.