used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One or two letters had passed between Hugh and Mr Tollemache since their parting; but with no reference to the past, the restraint of which had caused each to be less inclined to seek out the other, and Arthur, as Hugh made a sort of introduction of his friends, could not fail to be struck by his look of embarrassment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Miss Tollemache!" exclaimed Hugh, in equal surprise, as Emily Tollemache, bright-haired, frank-faced, and smiling, stood confused, while her brother came forward with-- "Why, Crichton, who in the world would have thought of meeting you here?"
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mamma is in London, and we are travelling with my cousins, only it has rained every day since we came here."
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading One or two letters had passed between Hugh and Mr Tollemache since their parting; but with no reference to the past, the restraint of which had caused each to be less inclined to seek out the other, and Arthur, as Hugh made a sort of introduction of his friends, could not fail to be struck by his look of embarrassment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Miss Tollemache!" exclaimed Hugh, in equal surprise, as Emily Tollemache, bright-haired, frank-faced, and smiling, stood confused, while her brother came forward with-- "Why, Crichton, who in the world would have thought of meeting you here?"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading One or two letters had passed between Hugh and Mr Tollemache since their parting; but with no reference to the past, the restraint of which had caused each to be less inclined to seek out the other, and Arthur, as Hugh made a sort of introduction of his friends, could not fail to be struck by his look of embarrassment.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading One or two letters had passed between Hugh and Mr Tollemache since their parting; but with no reference to the past, the restraint of which had caused each to be less inclined to seek out the other, and Arthur, as Hugh made a sort of introduction of his friends, could not fail to be struck by his look of embarrassment.
bright-haired
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From this reading "Miss Tollemache!" exclaimed Hugh, in equal surprise, as Emily Tollemache, bright-haired, frank-faced, and smiling, stood confused, while her brother came forward with-- "Why, Crichton, who in the world would have thought of meeting you here?"
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "Miss Tollemache!" exclaimed Hugh, in equal surprise, as Emily Tollemache, bright-haired, frank-faced, and smiling, stood confused, while her brother came forward with-- "Why, Crichton, who in the world would have thought of meeting you here?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading One or two letters had passed between Hugh and Mr Tollemache since their parting; but with no reference to the past, the restraint of which had caused each to be less inclined to seek out the other, and Arthur, as Hugh made a sort of introduction of his friends, could not fail to be struck by his look of embarrassment.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One or two letters had passed between Hugh and Mr Tollemache since their parting; but with no reference to the past, the restraint of which had caused each to be less inclined to seek out the other, and Arthur, as Hugh made a sort of introduction of his friends, could not fail to be struck by his look of embarrassment.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Miss Tollemache!" exclaimed Hugh, in equal surprise, as Emily Tollemache, bright-haired, frank-faced, and smiling, stood confused, while her brother came forward with-- "Why, Crichton, who in the world would have thought of meeting you here?"
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading One or two letters had passed between Hugh and Mr Tollemache since their parting; but with no reference to the past, the restraint of which had caused each to be less inclined to seek out the other, and Arthur, as Hugh made a sort of introduction of his friends, could not fail to be struck by his look of embarrassment.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "So, you see, Mr Crichton, we _have_ come to England, and I do like it so much, quite as much as I expected.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading "Miss Tollemache!" exclaimed Hugh, in equal surprise, as Emily Tollemache, bright-haired, frank-faced, and smiling, stood confused, while her brother came forward with-- "Why, Crichton, who in the world would have thought of meeting you here?"
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading One or two letters had passed between Hugh and Mr Tollemache since their parting; but with no reference to the past, the restraint of which had caused each to be less inclined to seek out the other, and Arthur, as Hugh made a sort of introduction of his friends, could not fail to be struck by his look of embarrassment.
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Mamma is in London, and we are travelling with my cousins, only it has rained every day since we came here."
CrichtonnounUS /ˈkrɪtʃtən/
Scottish man of letters and adventurer (1560-1582)
From this reading "Miss Tollemache!" exclaimed Hugh, in equal surprise, as Emily Tollemache, bright-haired, frank-faced, and smiling, stood confused, while her brother came forward with-- "Why, Crichton, who in the world would have thought of meeting you here?"
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Mamma is in London, and we are travelling with my cousins, only it has rained every day since we came here."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "So, you see, Mr Crichton, we _have_ come to England, and I do like it so much, quite as much as I expected.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading One or two letters had passed between Hugh and Mr Tollemache since their parting; but with no reference to the past, the restraint of which had caused each to be less inclined to seek out the other, and Arthur, as Hugh made a sort of introduction of his friends, could not fail to be struck by his look of embarrassment.
embarrassmentnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading One or two letters had passed between Hugh and Mr Tollemache since their parting; but with no reference to the past, the restraint of which had caused each to be less inclined to seek out the other, and Arthur, as Hugh made a sort of introduction of his friends, could not fail to be struck by his look of embarrassment.
Emily
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From this reading "Miss Tollemache!" exclaimed Hugh, in equal surprise, as Emily Tollemache, bright-haired, frank-faced, and smiling, stood confused, while her brother came forward with-- "Why, Crichton, who in the world would have thought of meeting you here?"
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading "So, you see, Mr Crichton, we _have_ come to England, and I do like it so much, quite as much as I expected.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading "Miss Tollemache!" exclaimed Hugh, in equal surprise, as Emily Tollemache, bright-haired, frank-faced, and smiling, stood confused, while her brother came forward with-- "Why, Crichton, who in the world would have thought of meeting you here?"
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Mamma is in London, and we are travelling with my cousins, only it has rained every day since we came here."
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Miss Tollemache!" exclaimed Hugh, in equal surprise, as Emily Tollemache, bright-haired, frank-faced, and smiling, stood confused, while her brother came forward with-- "Why, Crichton, who in the world would have thought of meeting you here?"
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading "So, you see, Mr Crichton, we _have_ come to England, and I do like it so much, quite as much as I expected.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading One or two letters had passed between Hugh and Mr Tollemache since their parting; but with no reference to the past, the restraint of which had caused each to be less inclined to seek out the other, and Arthur, as Hugh made a sort of introduction of his friends, could not fail to be struck by his look of embarrassment.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading "Miss Tollemache!" exclaimed Hugh, in equal surprise, as Emily Tollemache, bright-haired, frank-faced, and smiling, stood confused, while her brother came forward with-- "Why, Crichton, who in the world would have thought of meeting you here?"
frank-faced
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From this reading "Miss Tollemache!" exclaimed Hugh, in equal surprise, as Emily Tollemache, bright-haired, frank-faced, and smiling, stood confused, while her brother came forward with-- "Why, Crichton, who in the world would have thought of meeting you here?"
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading One or two letters had passed between Hugh and Mr Tollemache since their parting; but with no reference to the past, the restraint of which had caused each to be less inclined to seek out the other, and Arthur, as Hugh made a sort of introduction of his friends, could not fail to be struck by his look of embarrassment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One or two letters had passed between Hugh and Mr Tollemache since their parting; but with no reference to the past, the restraint of which had caused each to be less inclined to seek out the other, and Arthur, as Hugh made a sort of introduction of his friends, could not fail to be struck by his look of embarrassment.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mamma is in London, and we are travelling with my cousins, only it has rained every day since we came here."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Miss Tollemache!" exclaimed Hugh, in equal surprise, as Emily Tollemache, bright-haired, frank-faced, and smiling, stood confused, while her brother came forward with-- "Why, Crichton, who in the world would have thought of meeting you here?"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Miss Tollemache!" exclaimed Hugh, in equal surprise, as Emily Tollemache, bright-haired, frank-faced, and smiling, stood confused, while her brother came forward with-- "Why, Crichton, who in the world would have thought of meeting you here?"
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Miss Tollemache!" exclaimed Hugh, in equal surprise, as Emily Tollemache, bright-haired, frank-faced, and smiling, stood confused, while her brother came forward with-- "Why, Crichton, who in the world would have thought of meeting you here?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One or two letters had passed between Hugh and Mr Tollemache since their parting; but with no reference to the past, the restraint of which had caused each to be less inclined to seek out the other, and Arthur, as Hugh made a sort of introduction of his friends, could not fail to be struck by his look of embarrassment.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Emily, however, was equal to the occasion.
Hugh
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From this reading "Miss Tollemache!" exclaimed Hugh, in equal surprise, as Emily Tollemache, bright-haired, frank-faced, and smiling, stood confused, while her brother came forward with-- "Why, Crichton, who in the world would have thought of meeting you here?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "So, you see, Mr Crichton, we _have_ come to England, and I do like it so much, quite as much as I expected.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Miss Tollemache!" exclaimed Hugh, in equal surprise, as Emily Tollemache, bright-haired, frank-faced, and smiling, stood confused, while her brother came forward with-- "Why, Crichton, who in the world would have thought of meeting you here?"
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading One or two letters had passed between Hugh and Mr Tollemache since their parting; but with no reference to the past, the restraint of which had caused each to be less inclined to seek out the other, and Arthur, as Hugh made a sort of introduction of his friends, could not fail to be struck by his look of embarrassment.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading One or two letters had passed between Hugh and Mr Tollemache since their parting; but with no reference to the past, the restraint of which had caused each to be less inclined to seek out the other, and Arthur, as Hugh made a sort of introduction of his friends, could not fail to be struck by his look of embarrassment.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mamma is in London, and we are travelling with my cousins, only it has rained every day since we came here."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "So, you see, Mr Crichton, we _have_ come to England, and I do like it so much, quite as much as I expected.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading One or two letters had passed between Hugh and Mr Tollemache since their parting; but with no reference to the past, the restraint of which had caused each to be less inclined to seek out the other, and Arthur, as Hugh made a sort of introduction of his friends, could not fail to be struck by his look of embarrassment.
the literary culture
From this reading One or two letters had passed between Hugh and Mr Tollemache since their parting; but with no reference to the past, the restraint of which had caused each to be less inclined to seek out the other, and Arthur, as Hugh made a sort of introduction of his friends, could not fail to be struck by his look of embarrassment.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "So, you see, Mr Crichton, we _have_ come to England, and I do like it so much, quite as much as I expected.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Mamma is in London, and we are travelling with my cousins, only it has rained every day since we came here."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading One or two letters had passed between Hugh and Mr Tollemache since their parting; but with no reference to the past, the restraint of which had caused each to be less inclined to seek out the other, and Arthur, as Hugh made a sort of introduction of his friends, could not fail to be struck by his look of embarrassment.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading One or two letters had passed between Hugh and Mr Tollemache since their parting; but with no reference to the past, the restraint of which had caused each to be less inclined to seek out the other, and Arthur, as Hugh made a sort of introduction of his friends, could not fail to be struck by his look of embarrassment.
informal terms for a mother
From this reading Mamma is in London, and we are travelling with my cousins, only it has rained every day since we came here."
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading "Miss Tollemache!" exclaimed Hugh, in equal surprise, as Emily Tollemache, bright-haired, frank-faced, and smiling, stood confused, while her brother came forward with-- "Why, Crichton, who in the world would have thought of meeting you here?"
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Miss Tollemache!" exclaimed Hugh, in equal surprise, as Emily Tollemache, bright-haired, frank-faced, and smiling, stood confused, while her brother came forward with-- "Why, Crichton, who in the world would have thought of meeting you here?"
a form of address for a man
From this reading One or two letters had passed between Hugh and Mr Tollemache since their parting; but with no reference to the past, the restraint of which had caused each to be less inclined to seek out the other, and Arthur, as Hugh made a sort of introduction of his friends, could not fail to be struck by his look of embarrassment.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "So, you see, Mr Crichton, we _have_ come to England, and I do like it so much, quite as much as I expected.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Mamma is in London, and we are travelling with my cousins, only it has rained every day since we came here."
not any; not one
From this reading One or two letters had passed between Hugh and Mr Tollemache since their parting; but with no reference to the past, the restraint of which had caused each to be less inclined to seek out the other, and Arthur, as Hugh made a sort of introduction of his friends, could not fail to be struck by his look of embarrassment.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading One or two letters had passed between Hugh and Mr Tollemache since their parting; but with no reference to the past, the restraint of which had caused each to be less inclined to seek out the other, and Arthur, as Hugh made a sort of introduction of his friends, could not fail to be struck by his look of embarrassment.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Emily, however, was equal to the occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Miss Tollemache!" exclaimed Hugh, in equal surprise, as Emily Tollemache, bright-haired, frank-faced, and smiling, stood confused, while her brother came forward with-- "Why, Crichton, who in the world would have thought of meeting you here?"
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One or two letters had passed between Hugh and Mr Tollemache since their parting; but with no reference to the past, the restraint of which had caused each to be less inclined to seek out the other, and Arthur, as Hugh made a sort of introduction of his friends, could not fail to be struck by his look of embarrassment.
and nothing more
From this reading Mamma is in London, and we are travelling with my cousins, only it has rained every day since we came here."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading One or two letters had passed between Hugh and Mr Tollemache since their parting; but with no reference to the past, the restraint of which had caused each to be less inclined to seek out the other, and Arthur, as Hugh made a sort of introduction of his friends, could not fail to be struck by his look of embarrassment.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading One or two letters had passed between Hugh and Mr Tollemache since their parting; but with no reference to the past, the restraint of which had caused each to be less inclined to seek out the other, and Arthur, as Hugh made a sort of introduction of his friends, could not fail to be struck by his look of embarrassment.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading One or two letters had passed between Hugh and Mr Tollemache since their parting; but with no reference to the past, the restraint of which had caused each to be less inclined to seek out the other, and Arthur, as Hugh made a sort of introduction of his friends, could not fail to be struck by his look of embarrassment.
the act of departing politely
From this reading One or two letters had passed between Hugh and Mr Tollemache since their parting; but with no reference to the past, the restraint of which had caused each to be less inclined to seek out the other, and Arthur, as Hugh made a sort of introduction of his friends, could not fail to be struck by his look of embarrassment.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading One or two letters had passed between Hugh and Mr Tollemache since their parting; but with no reference to the past, the restraint of which had caused each to be less inclined to seek out the other, and Arthur, as Hugh made a sort of introduction of his friends, could not fail to be struck by his look of embarrassment.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading One or two letters had passed between Hugh and Mr Tollemache since their parting; but with no reference to the past, the restraint of which had caused each to be less inclined to seek out the other, and Arthur, as Hugh made a sort of introduction of his friends, could not fail to be struck by his look of embarrassment.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "So, you see, Mr Crichton, we _have_ come to England, and I do like it so much, quite as much as I expected.
rainedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “rain” — precipitate as rain
From this reading Mamma is in London, and we are travelling with my cousins, only it has rained every day since we came here."
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading One or two letters had passed between Hugh and Mr Tollemache since their parting; but with no reference to the past, the restraint of which had caused each to be less inclined to seek out the other, and Arthur, as Hugh made a sort of introduction of his friends, could not fail to be struck by his look of embarrassment.
restraintnounUS /rɪˈstreɪnt/
the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
From this reading One or two letters had passed between Hugh and Mr Tollemache since their parting; but with no reference to the past, the restraint of which had caused each to be less inclined to seek out the other, and Arthur, as Hugh made a sort of introduction of his friends, could not fail to be struck by his look of embarrassment.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "So, you see, Mr Crichton, we _have_ come to England, and I do like it so much, quite as much as I expected.
try to get or reach
From this reading One or two letters had passed between Hugh and Mr Tollemache since their parting; but with no reference to the past, the restraint of which had caused each to be less inclined to seek out the other, and Arthur, as Hugh made a sort of introduction of his friends, could not fail to be struck by his look of embarrassment.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading One or two letters had passed between Hugh and Mr Tollemache since their parting; but with no reference to the past, the restraint of which had caused each to be less inclined to seek out the other, and Arthur, as Hugh made a sort of introduction of his friends, could not fail to be struck by his look of embarrassment.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "Miss Tollemache!" exclaimed Hugh, in equal surprise, as Emily Tollemache, bright-haired, frank-faced, and smiling, stood confused, while her brother came forward with-- "Why, Crichton, who in the world would have thought of meeting you here?"
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So, you see, Mr Crichton, we _have_ come to England, and I do like it so much, quite as much as I expected.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading One or two letters had passed between Hugh and Mr Tollemache since their parting; but with no reference to the past, the restraint of which had caused each to be less inclined to seek out the other, and Arthur, as Hugh made a sort of introduction of his friends, could not fail to be struck by his look of embarrassment.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "Miss Tollemache!" exclaimed Hugh, in equal surprise, as Emily Tollemache, bright-haired, frank-faced, and smiling, stood confused, while her brother came forward with-- "Why, Crichton, who in the world would have thought of meeting you here?"
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading One or two letters had passed between Hugh and Mr Tollemache since their parting; but with no reference to the past, the restraint of which had caused each to be less inclined to seek out the other, and Arthur, as Hugh made a sort of introduction of his friends, could not fail to be struck by his look of embarrassment.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading "Miss Tollemache!" exclaimed Hugh, in equal surprise, as Emily Tollemache, bright-haired, frank-faced, and smiling, stood confused, while her brother came forward with-- "Why, Crichton, who in the world would have thought of meeting you here?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Miss Tollemache!" exclaimed Hugh, in equal surprise, as Emily Tollemache, bright-haired, frank-faced, and smiling, stood confused, while her brother came forward with-- "Why, Crichton, who in the world would have thought of meeting you here?"
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading One or two letters had passed between Hugh and Mr Tollemache since their parting; but with no reference to the past, the restraint of which had caused each to be less inclined to seek out the other, and Arthur, as Hugh made a sort of introduction of his friends, could not fail to be struck by his look of embarrassment.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Miss Tollemache!" exclaimed Hugh, in equal surprise, as Emily Tollemache, bright-haired, frank-faced, and smiling, stood confused, while her brother came forward with-- "Why, Crichton, who in the world would have thought of meeting you here?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One or two letters had passed between Hugh and Mr Tollemache since their parting; but with no reference to the past, the restraint of which had caused each to be less inclined to seek out the other, and Arthur, as Hugh made a sort of introduction of his friends, could not fail to be struck by his look of embarrassment.
Tollemache
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From this reading "Miss Tollemache!" exclaimed Hugh, in equal surprise, as Emily Tollemache, bright-haired, frank-faced, and smiling, stood confused, while her brother came forward with-- "Why, Crichton, who in the world would have thought of meeting you here?"
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Mamma is in London, and we are travelling with my cousins, only it has rained every day since we came here."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading One or two letters had passed between Hugh and Mr Tollemache since their parting; but with no reference to the past, the restraint of which had caused each to be less inclined to seek out the other, and Arthur, as Hugh made a sort of introduction of his friends, could not fail to be struck by his look of embarrassment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Emily, however, was equal to the occasion.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "So, you see, Mr Crichton, we _have_ come to England, and I do like it so much, quite as much as I expected.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One or two letters had passed between Hugh and Mr Tollemache since their parting; but with no reference to the past, the restraint of which had caused each to be less inclined to seek out the other, and Arthur, as Hugh made a sort of introduction of his friends, could not fail to be struck by his look of embarrassment.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "Miss Tollemache!" exclaimed Hugh, in equal surprise, as Emily Tollemache, bright-haired, frank-faced, and smiling, stood confused, while her brother came forward with-- "Why, Crichton, who in the world would have thought of meeting you here?"
which person or people
From this reading "Miss Tollemache!" exclaimed Hugh, in equal surprise, as Emily Tollemache, bright-haired, frank-faced, and smiling, stood confused, while her brother came forward with-- "Why, Crichton, who in the world would have thought of meeting you here?"
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Miss Tollemache!" exclaimed Hugh, in equal surprise, as Emily Tollemache, bright-haired, frank-faced, and smiling, stood confused, while her brother came forward with-- "Why, Crichton, who in the world would have thought of meeting you here?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Miss Tollemache!" exclaimed Hugh, in equal surprise, as Emily Tollemache, bright-haired, frank-faced, and smiling, stood confused, while her brother came forward with-- "Why, Crichton, who in the world would have thought of meeting you here?"
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "Miss Tollemache!" exclaimed Hugh, in equal surprise, as Emily Tollemache, bright-haired, frank-faced, and smiling, stood confused, while her brother came forward with-- "Why, Crichton, who in the world would have thought of meeting you here?"
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Miss Tollemache!" exclaimed Hugh, in equal surprise, as Emily Tollemache, bright-haired, frank-faced, and smiling, stood confused, while her brother came forward with-- "Why, Crichton, who in the world would have thought of meeting you here?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Miss Tollemache!" exclaimed Hugh, in equal surprise, as Emily Tollemache, bright-haired, frank-faced, and smiling, stood confused, while her brother came forward with-- "Why, Crichton, who in the world would have thought of meeting you here?"
