Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading WHETHER or not his spirits were raised by Kenelm's praise and exhortations, the minstrel that day talked with a charm that spellbound Tom, and Kenelm was satisfied with brief remarks on his side tending to draw out the principal performer.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading This rover about the country knew much of the habits of birds and beasts and insects, and told anecdotes of them with a mixture of humour and pathos, which fascinated Tom's attention, made him laugh heartily, and sometimes brought tears into his big blue eyes.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading The talk was drawn from outward things, from natural objects,--objects that interest children, and men who, like Tom Bowles, have been accustomed to view surroundings more with the heart's eye than the mind's eye.

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

From this reading They dined at an inn by the wayside, and the dinner was mirthful; then they wended their way slowly back.

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

From this reading WHETHER or not his spirits were raised by Kenelm's praise and exhortations, the minstrel that day talked with a charm that spellbound Tom, and Kenelm was satisfied with brief remarks on his side tending to draw out the principal performer.

plural of “anecdote” — short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)

From this reading This rover about the country knew much of the habits of birds and beasts and insects, and told anecdotes of them with a mixture of humour and pathos, which fascinated Tom's attention, made him laugh heartily, and sometimes brought tears into his big blue eyes.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They dined at an inn by the wayside, and the dinner was mirthful; then they wended their way slowly back.

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

From this reading This rover about the country knew much of the habits of birds and beasts and insects, and told anecdotes of them with a mixture of humour and pathos, which fascinated Tom's attention, made him laugh heartily, and sometimes brought tears into his big blue eyes.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading They dined at an inn by the wayside, and the dinner was mirthful; then they wended their way slowly back.

plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading This rover about the country knew much of the habits of birds and beasts and insects, and told anecdotes of them with a mixture of humour and pathos, which fascinated Tom's attention, made him laugh heartily, and sometimes brought tears into his big blue eyes.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The talk was drawn from outward things, from natural objects,--objects that interest children, and men who, like Tom Bowles, have been accustomed to view surroundings more with the heart's eye than the mind's eye.

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

From this reading This rover about the country knew much of the habits of birds and beasts and insects, and told anecdotes of them with a mixture of humour and pathos, which fascinated Tom's attention, made him laugh heartily, and sometimes brought tears into his big blue eyes.

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

From this reading This rover about the country knew much of the habits of birds and beasts and insects, and told anecdotes of them with a mixture of humour and pathos, which fascinated Tom's attention, made him laugh heartily, and sometimes brought tears into his big blue eyes.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading This rover about the country knew much of the habits of birds and beasts and insects, and told anecdotes of them with a mixture of humour and pathos, which fascinated Tom's attention, made him laugh heartily, and sometimes brought tears into his big blue eyes.

third-person singular of “bowl” — roll (a ball)

From this reading The talk was drawn from outward things, from natural objects,--objects that interest children, and men who, like Tom Bowles, have been accustomed to view surroundings more with the heart's eye than the mind's eye.

of short duration or distance

From this reading WHETHER or not his spirits were raised by Kenelm's praise and exhortations, the minstrel that day talked with a charm that spellbound Tom, and Kenelm was satisfied with brief remarks on his side tending to draw out the principal performer.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading This rover about the country knew much of the habits of birds and beasts and insects, and told anecdotes of them with a mixture of humour and pathos, which fascinated Tom's attention, made him laugh heartily, and sometimes brought tears into his big blue eyes.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading WHETHER or not his spirits were raised by Kenelm's praise and exhortations, the minstrel that day talked with a charm that spellbound Tom, and Kenelm was satisfied with brief remarks on his side tending to draw out the principal performer.

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading WHETHER or not his spirits were raised by Kenelm's praise and exhortations, the minstrel that day talked with a charm that spellbound Tom, and Kenelm was satisfied with brief remarks on his side tending to draw out the principal performer.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading The talk was drawn from outward things, from natural objects,--objects that interest children, and men who, like Tom Bowles, have been accustomed to view surroundings more with the heart's eye than the mind's eye.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading This rover about the country knew much of the habits of birds and beasts and insects, and told anecdotes of them with a mixture of humour and pathos, which fascinated Tom's attention, made him laugh heartily, and sometimes brought tears into his big blue eyes.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading WHETHER or not his spirits were raised by Kenelm's praise and exhortations, the minstrel that day talked with a charm that spellbound Tom, and Kenelm was satisfied with brief remarks on his side tending to draw out the principal performer.

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

From this reading By the declining daylight their talk grew somewhat graver, and Kenelm took more part in it.

-ing form of “decline” — grow worse

From this reading By the declining daylight their talk grew somewhat graver, and Kenelm took more part in it.

past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner

From this reading They dined at an inn by the wayside, and the dinner was mirthful; then they wended their way slowly back.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading They dined at an inn by the wayside, and the dinner was mirthful; then they wended their way slowly back.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading WHETHER or not his spirits were raised by Kenelm's praise and exhortations, the minstrel that day talked with a charm that spellbound Tom, and Kenelm was satisfied with brief remarks on his side tending to draw out the principal performer.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading The talk was drawn from outward things, from natural objects,--objects that interest children, and men who, like Tom Bowles, have been accustomed to view surroundings more with the heart's eye than the mind's eye.

plural of “exhortation” — a communication intended to urge or persuade the recipients to take some action

From this reading WHETHER or not his spirits were raised by Kenelm's praise and exhortations, the minstrel that day talked with a charm that spellbound Tom, and Kenelm was satisfied with brief remarks on his side tending to draw out the principal performer.

the organ of sight

From this reading The talk was drawn from outward things, from natural objects,--objects that interest children, and men who, like Tom Bowles, have been accustomed to view surroundings more with the heart's eye than the mind's eye.

opinion or judgment

From this reading This rover about the country knew much of the habits of birds and beasts and insects, and told anecdotes of them with a mixture of humour and pathos, which fascinated Tom's attention, made him laugh heartily, and sometimes brought tears into his big blue eyes.

having your attention fixated as though by a spell

From this reading This rover about the country knew much of the habits of birds and beasts and insects, and told anecdotes of them with a mixture of humour and pathos, which fascinated Tom's attention, made him laugh heartily, and sometimes brought tears into his big blue eyes.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The talk was drawn from outward things, from natural objects,--objects that interest children, and men who, like Tom Bowles, have been accustomed to view surroundings more with the heart's eye than the mind's eye.

a tool used by an engraver

From this reading By the declining daylight their talk grew somewhat graver, and Kenelm took more part in it.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading By the declining daylight their talk grew somewhat graver, and Kenelm took more part in it.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading This rover about the country knew much of the habits of birds and beasts and insects, and told anecdotes of them with a mixture of humour and pathos, which fascinated Tom's attention, made him laugh heartily, and sometimes brought tears into his big blue eyes.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The talk was drawn from outward things, from natural objects,--objects that interest children, and men who, like Tom Bowles, have been accustomed to view surroundings more with the heart's eye than the mind's eye.

possessive form of “heart” — the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading The talk was drawn from outward things, from natural objects,--objects that interest children, and men who, like Tom Bowles, have been accustomed to view surroundings more with the heart's eye than the mind's eye.

with gusto and without reservation

From this reading This rover about the country knew much of the habits of birds and beasts and insects, and told anecdotes of them with a mixture of humour and pathos, which fascinated Tom's attention, made him laugh heartily, and sometimes brought tears into his big blue eyes.

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

From this reading This rover about the country knew much of the habits of birds and beasts and insects, and told anecdotes of them with a mixture of humour and pathos, which fascinated Tom's attention, made him laugh heartily, and sometimes brought tears into his big blue eyes.

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

From this reading WHETHER or not his spirits were raised by Kenelm's praise and exhortations, the minstrel that day talked with a charm that spellbound Tom, and Kenelm was satisfied with brief remarks on his side tending to draw out the principal performer.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading This rover about the country knew much of the habits of birds and beasts and insects, and told anecdotes of them with a mixture of humour and pathos, which fascinated Tom's attention, made him laugh heartily, and sometimes brought tears into his big blue eyes.

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

From this reading By the declining daylight their talk grew somewhat graver, and Kenelm took more part in it.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading They dined at an inn by the wayside, and the dinner was mirthful; then they wended their way slowly back.

plural of “insect” — small air-breathing arthropod

From this reading This rover about the country knew much of the habits of birds and beasts and insects, and told anecdotes of them with a mixture of humour and pathos, which fascinated Tom's attention, made him laugh heartily, and sometimes brought tears into his big blue eyes.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The talk was drawn from outward things, from natural objects,--objects that interest children, and men who, like Tom Bowles, have been accustomed to view surroundings more with the heart's eye than the mind's eye.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading This rover about the country knew much of the habits of birds and beasts and insects, and told anecdotes of them with a mixture of humour and pathos, which fascinated Tom's attention, made him laugh heartily, and sometimes brought tears into his big blue eyes.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading By the declining daylight their talk grew somewhat graver, and Kenelm took more part in it.

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From this reading WHETHER or not his spirits were raised by Kenelm's praise and exhortations, the minstrel that day talked with a charm that spellbound Tom, and Kenelm was satisfied with brief remarks on his side tending to draw out the principal performer.

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

From this reading WHETHER or not his spirits were raised by Kenelm's praise and exhortations, the minstrel that day talked with a charm that spellbound Tom, and Kenelm was satisfied with brief remarks on his side tending to draw out the principal performer.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading This rover about the country knew much of the habits of birds and beasts and insects, and told anecdotes of them with a mixture of humour and pathos, which fascinated Tom's attention, made him laugh heartily, and sometimes brought tears into his big blue eyes.

the sound of laughing

From this reading This rover about the country knew much of the habits of birds and beasts and insects, and told anecdotes of them with a mixture of humour and pathos, which fascinated Tom's attention, made him laugh heartily, and sometimes brought tears into his big blue eyes.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The talk was drawn from outward things, from natural objects,--objects that interest children, and men who, like Tom Bowles, have been accustomed to view surroundings more with the heart's eye than the mind's eye.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading This rover about the country knew much of the habits of birds and beasts and insects, and told anecdotes of them with a mixture of humour and pathos, which fascinated Tom's attention, made him laugh heartily, and sometimes brought tears into his big blue eyes.

the force of workers available

From this reading The talk was drawn from outward things, from natural objects,--objects that interest children, and men who, like Tom Bowles, have been accustomed to view surroundings more with the heart's eye than the mind's eye.

possessive form of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading The talk was drawn from outward things, from natural objects,--objects that interest children, and men who, like Tom Bowles, have been accustomed to view surroundings more with the heart's eye than the mind's eye.

a singer of folk songs

From this reading WHETHER or not his spirits were raised by Kenelm's praise and exhortations, the minstrel that day talked with a charm that spellbound Tom, and Kenelm was satisfied with brief remarks on his side tending to draw out the principal performer.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading They dined at an inn by the wayside, and the dinner was mirthful; then they wended their way slowly back.

(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)

From this reading This rover about the country knew much of the habits of birds and beasts and insects, and told anecdotes of them with a mixture of humour and pathos, which fascinated Tom's attention, made him laugh heartily, and sometimes brought tears into his big blue eyes.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The talk was drawn from outward things, from natural objects,--objects that interest children, and men who, like Tom Bowles, have been accustomed to view surroundings more with the heart's eye than the mind's eye.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading This rover about the country knew much of the habits of birds and beasts and insects, and told anecdotes of them with a mixture of humour and pathos, which fascinated Tom's attention, made him laugh heartily, and sometimes brought tears into his big blue eyes.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading The talk was drawn from outward things, from natural objects,--objects that interest children, and men who, like Tom Bowles, have been accustomed to view surroundings more with the heart's eye than the mind's eye.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading WHETHER or not his spirits were raised by Kenelm's praise and exhortations, the minstrel that day talked with a charm that spellbound Tom, and Kenelm was satisfied with brief remarks on his side tending to draw out the principal performer.

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading The talk was drawn from outward things, from natural objects,--objects that interest children, and men who, like Tom Bowles, have been accustomed to view surroundings more with the heart's eye than the mind's eye.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This rover about the country knew much of the habits of birds and beasts and insects, and told anecdotes of them with a mixture of humour and pathos, which fascinated Tom's attention, made him laugh heartily, and sometimes brought tears into his big blue eyes.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading WHETHER or not his spirits were raised by Kenelm's praise and exhortations, the minstrel that day talked with a charm that spellbound Tom, and Kenelm was satisfied with brief remarks on his side tending to draw out the principal performer.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading WHETHER or not his spirits were raised by Kenelm's praise and exhortations, the minstrel that day talked with a charm that spellbound Tom, and Kenelm was satisfied with brief remarks on his side tending to draw out the principal performer.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading WHETHER or not his spirits were raised by Kenelm's praise and exhortations, the minstrel that day talked with a charm that spellbound Tom, and Kenelm was satisfied with brief remarks on his side tending to draw out the principal performer.

relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind

From this reading The talk was drawn from outward things, from natural objects,--objects that interest children, and men who, like Tom Bowles, have been accustomed to view surroundings more with the heart's eye than the mind's eye.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading By the declining daylight their talk grew somewhat graver, and Kenelm took more part in it.

a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow)

From this reading This rover about the country knew much of the habits of birds and beasts and insects, and told anecdotes of them with a mixture of humour and pathos, which fascinated Tom's attention, made him laugh heartily, and sometimes brought tears into his big blue eyes.

an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience

From this reading WHETHER or not his spirits were raised by Kenelm's praise and exhortations, the minstrel that day talked with a charm that spellbound Tom, and Kenelm was satisfied with brief remarks on his side tending to draw out the principal performer.

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading WHETHER or not his spirits were raised by Kenelm's praise and exhortations, the minstrel that day talked with a charm that spellbound Tom, and Kenelm was satisfied with brief remarks on his side tending to draw out the principal performer.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading WHETHER or not his spirits were raised by Kenelm's praise and exhortations, the minstrel that day talked with a charm that spellbound Tom, and Kenelm was satisfied with brief remarks on his side tending to draw out the principal performer.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading WHETHER or not his spirits were raised by Kenelm's praise and exhortations, the minstrel that day talked with a charm that spellbound Tom, and Kenelm was satisfied with brief remarks on his side tending to draw out the principal performer.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading WHETHER or not his spirits were raised by Kenelm's praise and exhortations, the minstrel that day talked with a charm that spellbound Tom, and Kenelm was satisfied with brief remarks on his side tending to draw out the principal performer.

someone who leads a wandering unsettled life

From this reading This rover about the country knew much of the habits of birds and beasts and insects, and told anecdotes of them with a mixture of humour and pathos, which fascinated Tom's attention, made him laugh heartily, and sometimes brought tears into his big blue eyes.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading WHETHER or not his spirits were raised by Kenelm's praise and exhortations, the minstrel that day talked with a charm that spellbound Tom, and Kenelm was satisfied with brief remarks on his side tending to draw out the principal performer.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading WHETHER or not his spirits were raised by Kenelm's praise and exhortations, the minstrel that day talked with a charm that spellbound Tom, and Kenelm was satisfied with brief remarks on his side tending to draw out the principal performer.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading They dined at an inn by the wayside, and the dinner was mirthful; then they wended their way slowly back.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading This rover about the country knew much of the habits of birds and beasts and insects, and told anecdotes of them with a mixture of humour and pathos, which fascinated Tom's attention, made him laugh heartily, and sometimes brought tears into his big blue eyes.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading By the declining daylight their talk grew somewhat graver, and Kenelm took more part in it.

having your attention fixated as though by a spell

From this reading WHETHER or not his spirits were raised by Kenelm's praise and exhortations, the minstrel that day talked with a charm that spellbound Tom, and Kenelm was satisfied with brief remarks on his side tending to draw out the principal performer.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading WHETHER or not his spirits were raised by Kenelm's praise and exhortations, the minstrel that day talked with a charm that spellbound Tom, and Kenelm was satisfied with brief remarks on his side tending to draw out the principal performer.

the environmental condition

From this reading The talk was drawn from outward things, from natural objects,--objects that interest children, and men who, like Tom Bowles, have been accustomed to view surroundings more with the heart's eye than the mind's eye.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading The talk was drawn from outward things, from natural objects,--objects that interest children, and men who, like Tom Bowles, have been accustomed to view surroundings more with the heart's eye than the mind's eye.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading WHETHER or not his spirits were raised by Kenelm's praise and exhortations, the minstrel that day talked with a charm that spellbound Tom, and Kenelm was satisfied with brief remarks on his side tending to draw out the principal performer.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading This rover about the country knew much of the habits of birds and beasts and insects, and told anecdotes of them with a mixture of humour and pathos, which fascinated Tom's attention, made him laugh heartily, and sometimes brought tears into his big blue eyes.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading WHETHER or not his spirits were raised by Kenelm's praise and exhortations, the minstrel that day talked with a charm that spellbound Tom, and Kenelm was satisfied with brief remarks on his side tending to draw out the principal performer.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The talk was drawn from outward things, from natural objects,--objects that interest children, and men who, like Tom Bowles, have been accustomed to view surroundings more with the heart's eye than the mind's eye.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WHETHER or not his spirits were raised by Kenelm's praise and exhortations, the minstrel that day talked with a charm that spellbound Tom, and Kenelm was satisfied with brief remarks on his side tending to draw out the principal performer.

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

From this reading WHETHER or not his spirits were raised by Kenelm's praise and exhortations, the minstrel that day talked with a charm that spellbound Tom, and Kenelm was satisfied with brief remarks on his side tending to draw out the principal performer.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They dined at an inn by the wayside, and the dinner was mirthful; then they wended their way slowly back.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading This rover about the country knew much of the habits of birds and beasts and insects, and told anecdotes of them with a mixture of humour and pathos, which fascinated Tom's attention, made him laugh heartily, and sometimes brought tears into his big blue eyes.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading They dined at an inn by the wayside, and the dinner was mirthful; then they wended their way slowly back.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They dined at an inn by the wayside, and the dinner was mirthful; then they wended their way slowly back.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The talk was drawn from outward things, from natural objects,--objects that interest children, and men who, like Tom Bowles, have been accustomed to view surroundings more with the heart's eye than the mind's eye.

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

From this reading This rover about the country knew much of the habits of birds and beasts and insects, and told anecdotes of them with a mixture of humour and pathos, which fascinated Tom's attention, made him laugh heartily, and sometimes brought tears into his big blue eyes.

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

From this reading WHETHER or not his spirits were raised by Kenelm's praise and exhortations, the minstrel that day talked with a charm that spellbound Tom, and Kenelm was satisfied with brief remarks on his side tending to draw out the principal performer.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading This rover about the country knew much of the habits of birds and beasts and insects, and told anecdotes of them with a mixture of humour and pathos, which fascinated Tom's attention, made him laugh heartily, and sometimes brought tears into his big blue eyes.

male cat

From this reading WHETHER or not his spirits were raised by Kenelm's praise and exhortations, the minstrel that day talked with a charm that spellbound Tom, and Kenelm was satisfied with brief remarks on his side tending to draw out the principal performer.

possessive form of “tom” — male cat

From this reading This rover about the country knew much of the habits of birds and beasts and insects, and told anecdotes of them with a mixture of humour and pathos, which fascinated Tom's attention, made him laugh heartily, and sometimes brought tears into his big blue eyes.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading By the declining daylight their talk grew somewhat graver, and Kenelm took more part in it.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading The talk was drawn from outward things, from natural objects,--objects that interest children, and men who, like Tom Bowles, have been accustomed to view surroundings more with the heart's eye than the mind's eye.

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

From this reading WHETHER or not his spirits were raised by Kenelm's praise and exhortations, the minstrel that day talked with a charm that spellbound Tom, and Kenelm was satisfied with brief remarks on his side tending to draw out the principal performer.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading They dined at an inn by the wayside, and the dinner was mirthful; then they wended their way slowly back.

edge of a way or road or path

From this reading They dined at an inn by the wayside, and the dinner was mirthful; then they wended their way slowly back.

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

From this reading They dined at an inn by the wayside, and the dinner was mirthful; then they wended their way slowly back.

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

From this reading WHETHER or not his spirits were raised by Kenelm's praise and exhortations, the minstrel that day talked with a charm that spellbound Tom, and Kenelm was satisfied with brief remarks on his side tending to draw out the principal performer.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading WHETHER or not his spirits were raised by Kenelm's praise and exhortations, the minstrel that day talked with a charm that spellbound Tom, and Kenelm was satisfied with brief remarks on his side tending to draw out the principal performer.

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

From this reading This rover about the country knew much of the habits of birds and beasts and insects, and told anecdotes of them with a mixture of humour and pathos, which fascinated Tom's attention, made him laugh heartily, and sometimes brought tears into his big blue eyes.

which person or people

From this reading The talk was drawn from outward things, from natural objects,--objects that interest children, and men who, like Tom Bowles, have been accustomed to view surroundings more with the heart's eye than the mind's eye.

in the company of; together with

From this reading WHETHER or not his spirits were raised by Kenelm's praise and exhortations, the minstrel that day talked with a charm that spellbound Tom, and Kenelm was satisfied with brief remarks on his side tending to draw out the principal performer.