Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading When Mrs. Dale drove her from the sick-room for air and exercise, she wandered restlessly about the rectory, or went to Mr. Denner's door to beg a word of encouragement from Mary, or take a momentary comfort from the messages he sent her that he was better, and he begged she would not allow herself the slightest discomfort; it was really of no consequence,--no consequence at all.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading When Mrs. Dale drove her from the sick-room for air and exercise, she wandered restlessly about the rectory, or went to Mr. Denner's door to beg a word of encouragement from Mary, or take a momentary comfort from the messages he sent her that he was better, and he begged she would not allow herself the slightest discomfort; it was really of no consequence,--no consequence at all.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading On Sunday, however, late in the afternoon, he went home with her; for Mr. Dale, with whom she had come, was going to sit awhile with Mr. Denner, and Gifford felt he could be spared.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading When Mrs. Dale drove her from the sick-room for air and exercise, she wandered restlessly about the rectory, or went to Mr. Denner's door to beg a word of encouragement from Mary, or take a momentary comfort from the messages he sent her that he was better, and he begged she would not allow herself the slightest discomfort; it was really of no consequence,--no consequence at all.

(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 When Mrs. Dale drove her from the sick-room for air and exercise, she wandered restlessly about the rectory, or went to Mr. Denner's door to beg a word of encouragement from Mary, or take a momentary comfort from the messages he sent her that he was better, and he begged she would not allow herself the slightest discomfort; it was really of no consequence,--no consequence at all.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading When Mrs. Dale drove her from the sick-room for air and exercise, she wandered restlessly about the rectory, or went to Mr. Denner's door to beg a word of encouragement from Mary, or take a momentary comfort from the messages he sent her that he was better, and he begged she would not allow herself the slightest discomfort; it was really of no consequence,--no consequence at all.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Gifford was almost always with the little gentleman, and scarcely left him, even to walk through the garden to the grassy street with Lois.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Gifford was almost always with the little gentleman, and scarcely left him, even to walk through the garden to the grassy street with Lois.

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

From this reading When Mrs. Dale drove her from the sick-room for air and exercise, she wandered restlessly about the rectory, or went to Mr. Denner's door to beg a word of encouragement from Mary, or take a momentary comfort from the messages he sent her that he was better, and he begged she would not allow herself the slightest discomfort; it was really of no consequence,--no consequence at all.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When Mrs. Dale drove her from the sick-room for air and exercise, she wandered restlessly about the rectory, or went to Mr. Denner's door to beg a word of encouragement from Mary, or take a momentary comfort from the messages he sent her that he was better, and he begged she would not allow herself the slightest discomfort; it was really of no consequence,--no consequence at all.

for a short time

From this reading On Sunday, however, late in the afternoon, he went home with her; for Mr. Dale, with whom she had come, was going to sit awhile with Mr. Denner, and Gifford felt he could be spared.

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

From this reading On Sunday, however, late in the afternoon, he went home with her; for Mr. Dale, with whom she had come, was going to sit awhile with Mr. Denner, and Gifford felt he could be spared.

have

From this reading The suspense was very hard for Lois Howe to bear.

call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading When Mrs. Dale drove her from the sick-room for air and exercise, she wandered restlessly about the rectory, or went to Mr. Denner's door to beg a word of encouragement from Mary, or take a momentary comfort from the messages he sent her that he was better, and he begged she would not allow herself the slightest discomfort; it was really of no consequence,--no consequence at all.

inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading When Mrs. Dale drove her from the sick-room for air and exercise, she wandered restlessly about the rectory, or went to Mr. Denner's door to beg a word of encouragement from Mary, or take a momentary comfort from the messages he sent her that he was better, and he begged she would not allow herself the slightest discomfort; it was really of no consequence,--no consequence at all.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading When Mrs. Dale drove her from the sick-room for air and exercise, she wandered restlessly about the rectory, or went to Mr. Denner's door to beg a word of encouragement from Mary, or take a momentary comfort from the messages he sent her that he was better, and he begged she would not allow herself the slightest discomfort; it was really of no consequence,--no consequence at all.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading The hour was full of that peculiar Sunday afternoon quiet which seems to subdue even the crickets and the birds.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading On Sunday, however, late in the afternoon, he went home with her; for Mr. Dale, with whom she had come, was going to sit awhile with Mr. Denner, and Gifford felt he could be spared.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading When Mrs. Dale drove her from the sick-room for air and exercise, she wandered restlessly about the rectory, or went to Mr. Denner's door to beg a word of encouragement from Mary, or take a momentary comfort from the messages he sent her that he was better, and he begged she would not allow herself the slightest discomfort; it was really of no consequence,--no consequence at all.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading When Mrs. Dale drove her from the sick-room for air and exercise, she wandered restlessly about the rectory, or went to Mr. Denner's door to beg a word of encouragement from Mary, or take a momentary comfort from the messages he sent her that he was better, and he begged she would not allow herself the slightest discomfort; it was really of no consequence,--no consequence at all.

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

From this reading On Sunday, however, late in the afternoon, he went home with her; for Mr. Dale, with whom she had come, was going to sit awhile with Mr. Denner, and Gifford felt he could be spared.

plural of “cricket” — leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together

From this reading The hour was full of that peculiar Sunday afternoon quiet which seems to subdue even the crickets and the birds.

an open river valley (in a hilly area)

From this reading When Mrs. Dale drove her from the sick-room for air and exercise, she wandered restlessly about the rectory, or went to Mr. Denner's door to beg a word of encouragement from Mary, or take a momentary comfort from the messages he sent her that he was better, and he begged she would not allow herself the slightest discomfort; it was really of no consequence,--no consequence at all.

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

From this reading On Sunday, however, late in the afternoon, he went home with her; for Mr. Dale, with whom she had come, was going to sit awhile with Mr. Denner, and Gifford felt he could be spared.

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

From this reading When Mrs. Dale drove her from the sick-room for air and exercise, she wandered restlessly about the rectory, or went to Mr. Denner's door to beg a word of encouragement from Mary, or take a momentary comfort from the messages he sent her that he was better, and he begged she would not allow herself the slightest discomfort; it was really of no consequence,--no consequence at all.

the state of being tense and feeling pain

From this reading When Mrs. Dale drove her from the sick-room for air and exercise, she wandered restlessly about the rectory, or went to Mr. Denner's door to beg a word of encouragement from Mary, or take a momentary comfort from the messages he sent her that he was better, and he begged she would not allow herself the slightest discomfort; it was really of no consequence,--no consequence at all.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading When Mrs. Dale drove her from the sick-room for air and exercise, she wandered restlessly about the rectory, or went to Mr. Denner's door to beg a word of encouragement from Mary, or take a momentary comfort from the messages he sent her that he was better, and he begged she would not allow herself the slightest discomfort; it was really of no consequence,--no consequence at all.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading When Mrs. Dale drove her from the sick-room for air and exercise, she wandered restlessly about the rectory, or went to Mr. Denner's door to beg a word of encouragement from Mary, or take a momentary comfort from the messages he sent her that he was better, and he begged she would not allow herself the slightest discomfort; it was really of no consequence,--no consequence at all.

the expression of approval and support

From this reading When Mrs. Dale drove her from the sick-room for air and exercise, she wandered restlessly about the rectory, or went to Mr. Denner's door to beg a word of encouragement from Mary, or take a momentary comfort from the messages he sent her that he was better, and he begged she would not allow herself the slightest discomfort; it was really of no consequence,--no consequence at all.

divisible by two

From this reading Gifford was almost always with the little gentleman, and scarcely left him, even to walk through the garden to the grassy street with Lois.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading When Mrs. Dale drove her from the sick-room for air and exercise, she wandered restlessly about the rectory, or went to Mr. Denner's door to beg a word of encouragement from Mary, or take a momentary comfort from the messages he sent her that he was better, and he begged she would not allow herself the slightest discomfort; it was really of no consequence,--no consequence at all.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading On Sunday, however, late in the afternoon, he went home with her; for Mr. Dale, with whom she had come, was going to sit awhile with Mr. Denner, and Gifford felt he could be spared.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The suspense was very hard for Lois Howe to bear.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When Mrs. Dale drove her from the sick-room for air and exercise, she wandered restlessly about the rectory, or went to Mr. Denner's door to beg a word of encouragement from Mary, or take a momentary comfort from the messages he sent her that he was better, and he begged she would not allow herself the slightest discomfort; it was really of no consequence,--no consequence at all.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The hour was full of that peculiar Sunday afternoon quiet which seems to subdue even the crickets and the birds.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Gifford was almost always with the little gentleman, and scarcely left him, even to walk through the garden to the grassy street with Lois.

a man of refinement

From this reading Gifford was almost always with the little gentleman, and scarcely left him, even to walk through the garden to the grassy street with Lois.

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

From this reading Gifford was almost always with the little gentleman, and scarcely left him, even to walk through the garden to the grassy street with Lois.

the act of departing

From this reading On Sunday, however, late in the afternoon, he went home with her; for Mr. Dale, with whom she had come, was going to sit awhile with Mr. Denner, and Gifford felt he could be spared.

abounding in grass

From this reading Gifford was almost always with the little gentleman, and scarcely left him, even to walk through the garden to the grassy street with Lois.

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

From this reading On Sunday, however, late in the afternoon, he went home with her; for Mr. Dale, with whom she had come, was going to sit awhile with Mr. Denner, and Gifford felt he could be spared.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading The suspense was very hard for Lois Howe to bear.

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

From this reading When Mrs. Dale drove her from the sick-room for air and exercise, she wandered restlessly about the rectory, or went to Mr. Denner's door to beg a word of encouragement from Mary, or take a momentary comfort from the messages he sent her that he was better, and he begged she would not allow herself the slightest discomfort; it was really of no consequence,--no consequence at all.

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

From this reading When Mrs. Dale drove her from the sick-room for air and exercise, she wandered restlessly about the rectory, or went to Mr. Denner's door to beg a word of encouragement from Mary, or take a momentary comfort from the messages he sent her that he was better, and he begged she would not allow herself the slightest discomfort; it was really of no consequence,--no consequence at all.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading When Mrs. Dale drove her from the sick-room for air and exercise, she wandered restlessly about the rectory, or went to Mr. Denner's door to beg a word of encouragement from Mary, or take a momentary comfort from the messages he sent her that he was better, and he begged she would not allow herself the slightest discomfort; it was really of no consequence,--no consequence at all.

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

From this reading Gifford was almost always with the little gentleman, and scarcely left him, even to walk through the garden to the grassy street with Lois.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading On Sunday, however, late in the afternoon, he went home with her; for Mr. Dale, with whom she had come, was going to sit awhile with Mr. Denner, and Gifford felt he could be spared.

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

From this reading The hour was full of that peculiar Sunday afternoon quiet which seems to subdue even the crickets and the birds.

United States editor (1920-1993)

From this reading The suspense was very hard for Lois Howe to bear.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading On Sunday, however, late in the afternoon, he went home with her; for Mr. Dale, with whom she had come, was going to sit awhile with Mr. Denner, and Gifford felt he could be spared.

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

From this reading On Sunday, however, late in the afternoon, he went home with her; for Mr. Dale, with whom she had come, was going to sit awhile with Mr. Denner, and Gifford felt he could be spared.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When Mrs. Dale drove her from the sick-room for air and exercise, she wandered restlessly about the rectory, or went to Mr. Denner's door to beg a word of encouragement from Mary, or take a momentary comfort from the messages he sent her that he was better, and he begged she would not allow herself the slightest discomfort; it was really of no consequence,--no consequence at all.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading On Sunday, however, late in the afternoon, he went home with her; for Mr. Dale, with whom she had come, was going to sit awhile with Mr. Denner, and Gifford felt he could be spared.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Gifford was almost always with the little gentleman, and scarcely left him, even to walk through the garden to the grassy street with Lois.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Gifford was almost always with the little gentleman, and scarcely left him, even to walk through the garden to the grassy street with Lois.

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

From this reading The suspense was very hard for Lois Howe to bear.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading When Mrs. Dale drove her from the sick-room for air and exercise, she wandered restlessly about the rectory, or went to Mr. Denner's door to beg a word of encouragement from Mary, or take a momentary comfort from the messages he sent her that he was better, and he begged she would not allow herself the slightest discomfort; it was really of no consequence,--no consequence at all.

plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading When Mrs. Dale drove her from the sick-room for air and exercise, she wandered restlessly about the rectory, or went to Mr. Denner's door to beg a word of encouragement from Mary, or take a momentary comfort from the messages he sent her that he was better, and he begged she would not allow herself the slightest discomfort; it was really of no consequence,--no consequence at all.

lasting for a markedly brief time

From this reading When Mrs. Dale drove her from the sick-room for air and exercise, she wandered restlessly about the rectory, or went to Mr. Denner's door to beg a word of encouragement from Mary, or take a momentary comfort from the messages he sent her that he was better, and he begged she would not allow herself the slightest discomfort; it was really of no consequence,--no consequence at all.

a form of address for a man

From this reading When Mrs. Dale drove her from the sick-room for air and exercise, she wandered restlessly about the rectory, or went to Mr. Denner's door to beg a word of encouragement from Mary, or take a momentary comfort from the messages he sent her that he was better, and he begged she would not allow herself the slightest discomfort; it was really of no consequence,--no consequence at all.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading When Mrs. Dale drove her from the sick-room for air and exercise, she wandered restlessly about the rectory, or went to Mr. Denner's door to beg a word of encouragement from Mary, or take a momentary comfort from the messages he sent her that he was better, and he begged she would not allow herself the slightest discomfort; it was really of no consequence,--no consequence at all.

not any; not one

From this reading When Mrs. Dale drove her from the sick-room for air and exercise, she wandered restlessly about the rectory, or went to Mr. Denner's door to beg a word of encouragement from Mary, or take a momentary comfort from the messages he sent her that he was better, and he begged she would not allow herself the slightest discomfort; it was really of no consequence,--no consequence at all.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When Mrs. Dale drove her from the sick-room for air and exercise, she wandered restlessly about the rectory, or went to Mr. Denner's door to beg a word of encouragement from Mary, or take a momentary comfort from the messages he sent her that he was better, and he begged she would not allow herself the slightest discomfort; it was really of no consequence,--no consequence at all.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When Mrs. Dale drove her from the sick-room for air and exercise, she wandered restlessly about the rectory, or went to Mr. Denner's door to beg a word of encouragement from Mary, or take a momentary comfort from the messages he sent her that he was better, and he begged she would not allow herself the slightest discomfort; it was really of no consequence,--no consequence at all.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On Sunday, however, late in the afternoon, he went home with her; for Mr. Dale, with whom she had come, was going to sit awhile with Mr. Denner, and Gifford felt he could be spared.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading When Mrs. Dale drove her from the sick-room for air and exercise, she wandered restlessly about the rectory, or went to Mr. Denner's door to beg a word of encouragement from Mary, or take a momentary comfort from the messages he sent her that he was better, and he begged she would not allow herself the slightest discomfort; it was really of no consequence,--no consequence at all.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading The hour was full of that peculiar Sunday afternoon quiet which seems to subdue even the crickets and the birds.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading The hour was full of that peculiar Sunday afternoon quiet which seems to subdue even the crickets and the birds.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading When Mrs. Dale drove her from the sick-room for air and exercise, she wandered restlessly about the rectory, or went to Mr. Denner's door to beg a word of encouragement from Mary, or take a momentary comfort from the messages he sent her that he was better, and he begged she would not allow herself the slightest discomfort; it was really of no consequence,--no consequence at all.

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

From this reading When Mrs. Dale drove her from the sick-room for air and exercise, she wandered restlessly about the rectory, or went to Mr. Denner's door to beg a word of encouragement from Mary, or take a momentary comfort from the messages he sent her that he was better, and he begged she would not allow herself the slightest discomfort; it was really of no consequence,--no consequence at all.

in a restless manner

From this reading When Mrs. Dale drove her from the sick-room for air and exercise, she wandered restlessly about the rectory, or went to Mr. Denner's door to beg a word of encouragement from Mary, or take a momentary comfort from the messages he sent her that he was better, and he begged she would not allow herself the slightest discomfort; it was really of no consequence,--no consequence at all.

only a very short time before

From this reading Gifford was almost always with the little gentleman, and scarcely left him, even to walk through the garden to the grassy street with Lois.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The hour was full of that peculiar Sunday afternoon quiet which seems to subdue even the crickets and the birds.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading When Mrs. Dale drove her from the sick-room for air and exercise, she wandered restlessly about the rectory, or went to Mr. Denner's door to beg a word of encouragement from Mary, or take a momentary comfort from the messages he sent her that he was better, and he begged she would not allow herself the slightest discomfort; it was really of no consequence,--no consequence at all.

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

From this reading When Mrs. Dale drove her from the sick-room for air and exercise, she wandered restlessly about the rectory, or went to Mr. Denner's door to beg a word of encouragement from Mary, or take a momentary comfort from the messages he sent her that he was better, and he begged she would not allow herself the slightest discomfort; it was really of no consequence,--no consequence at all.

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

From this reading When Mrs. Dale drove her from the sick-room for air and exercise, she wandered restlessly about the rectory, or went to Mr. Denner's door to beg a word of encouragement from Mary, or take a momentary comfort from the messages he sent her that he was better, and he begged she would not allow herself the slightest discomfort; it was really of no consequence,--no consequence at all.

be seated

From this reading On Sunday, however, late in the afternoon, he went home with her; for Mr. Dale, with whom she had come, was going to sit awhile with Mr. Denner, and Gifford felt he could be spared.

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading When Mrs. Dale drove her from the sick-room for air and exercise, she wandered restlessly about the rectory, or went to Mr. Denner's door to beg a word of encouragement from Mary, or take a momentary comfort from the messages he sent her that he was better, and he begged she would not allow herself the slightest discomfort; it was really of no consequence,--no consequence at all.

past form of “spare” — refrain from harming

From this reading On Sunday, however, late in the afternoon, he went home with her; for Mr. Dale, with whom she had come, was going to sit awhile with Mr. Denner, and Gifford felt he could be spared.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Gifford was almost always with the little gentleman, and scarcely left him, even to walk through the garden to the grassy street with Lois.

put down by force or intimidation

From this reading The hour was full of that peculiar Sunday afternoon quiet which seems to subdue even the crickets and the birds.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading On Sunday, however, late in the afternoon, he went home with her; for Mr. Dale, with whom she had come, was going to sit awhile with Mr. Denner, and Gifford felt he could be spared.

apprehension about what is going to happen

From this reading The suspense was very hard for Lois Howe to bear.

carry out

From this reading When Mrs. Dale drove her from the sick-room for air and exercise, she wandered restlessly about the rectory, or went to Mr. Denner's door to beg a word of encouragement from Mary, or take a momentary comfort from the messages he sent her that he was better, and he begged she would not allow herself the slightest discomfort; it was really of no consequence,--no consequence at all.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When Mrs. Dale drove her from the sick-room for air and exercise, she wandered restlessly about the rectory, or went to Mr. Denner's door to beg a word of encouragement from Mary, or take a momentary comfort from the messages he sent her that he was better, and he begged she would not allow herself the slightest discomfort; it was really of no consequence,--no consequence at all.

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

From this reading The suspense was very hard for Lois Howe to bear.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Gifford was almost always with the little gentleman, and scarcely left him, even to walk through the garden to the grassy street with Lois.

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

From this reading The suspense was very hard for Lois Howe to bear.

precisely as stated

From this reading The suspense was very hard for Lois Howe to bear.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Gifford was almost always with the little gentleman, and scarcely left him, even to walk through the garden to the grassy street with Lois.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading When Mrs. Dale drove her from the sick-room for air and exercise, she wandered restlessly about the rectory, or went to Mr. Denner's door to beg a word of encouragement from Mary, or take a momentary comfort from the messages he sent her that he was better, and he begged she would not allow herself the slightest discomfort; it was really of no consequence,--no consequence at all.

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

From this reading The suspense was very hard for Lois Howe to bear.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading When Mrs. Dale drove her from the sick-room for air and exercise, she wandered restlessly about the rectory, or went to Mr. Denner's door to beg a word of encouragement from Mary, or take a momentary comfort from the messages he sent her that he was better, and he begged she would not allow herself the slightest discomfort; it was really of no consequence,--no consequence at all.

at the time that

From this reading When Mrs. Dale drove her from the sick-room for air and exercise, she wandered restlessly about the rectory, or went to Mr. Denner's door to beg a word of encouragement from Mary, or take a momentary comfort from the messages he sent her that he was better, and he begged she would not allow herself the slightest discomfort; it was really of no consequence,--no consequence at all.

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

From this reading The hour was full of that peculiar Sunday afternoon quiet which seems to subdue even the crickets and the birds.

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

From this reading On Sunday, however, late in the afternoon, he went home with her; for Mr. Dale, with whom she had come, was going to sit awhile with Mr. Denner, and Gifford felt he could be spared.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Gifford was almost always with the little gentleman, and scarcely left him, even to walk through the garden to the grassy street with Lois.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading When Mrs. Dale drove her from the sick-room for air and exercise, she wandered restlessly about the rectory, or went to Mr. Denner's door to beg a word of encouragement from Mary, or take a momentary comfort from the messages he sent her that he was better, and he begged she would not allow herself the slightest discomfort; it was really of no consequence,--no consequence at all.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading When Mrs. Dale drove her from the sick-room for air and exercise, she wandered restlessly about the rectory, or went to Mr. Denner's door to beg a word of encouragement from Mary, or take a momentary comfort from the messages he sent her that he was better, and he begged she would not allow herself the slightest discomfort; it was really of no consequence,--no consequence at all.