Chapter V

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

From this reading LAST DAYS AT GRETNA The next morning, Madame Jozain sent Raste across the river for Dr. Debrot, for the sick woman still lay in a heavy stupor, her dull eyes partly closed, her lips parched and dry, and the crimson flush of fever burning on cheek and brow.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading LAST DAYS AT GRETNA The next morning, Madame Jozain sent Raste across the river for Dr. Debrot, for the sick woman still lay in a heavy stupor, her dull eyes partly closed, her lips parched and dry, and the crimson flush of fever burning on cheek and brow.

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

From this reading LAST DAYS AT GRETNA The next morning, Madame Jozain sent Raste across the river for Dr. Debrot, for the sick woman still lay in a heavy stupor, her dull eyes partly closed, her lips parched and dry, and the crimson flush of fever burning on cheek and brow.

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading There were the two baggage-checks, the tickets and money, besides the usual articles of clothing, and odds and ends; but there was no letter, nor card, nor name, except the monogram, _J. C._, on the silver fittings, to assist in establishing the stranger’s identity.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading There were the two baggage-checks, the tickets and money, besides the usual articles of clothing, and odds and ends; but there was no letter, nor card, nor name, except the monogram, _J. C._, on the silver fittings, to assist in establishing the stranger’s identity.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading LAST DAYS AT GRETNA The next morning, Madame Jozain sent Raste across the river for Dr. Debrot, for the sick woman still lay in a heavy stupor, her dull eyes partly closed, her lips parched and dry, and the crimson flush of fever burning on cheek and brow.

a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading Before Raste went, Madame Jozain took the traveling bag into the kitchen, and together they examined its contents.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading “Hadn’t I better take these,” said Raste, slipping the baggage-checks into his pocket, “and have her baggage sent over?

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

From this reading There were the two baggage-checks, the tickets and money, besides the usual articles of clothing, and odds and ends; but there was no letter, nor card, nor name, except the monogram, _J. C._, on the silver fittings, to assist in establishing the stranger’s identity.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before Raste went, Madame Jozain took the traveling bag into the kitchen, and together they examined its contents.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading There were the two baggage-checks, the tickets and money, besides the usual articles of clothing, and odds and ends; but there was no letter, nor card, nor name, except the monogram, _J. C._, on the silver fittings, to assist in establishing the stranger’s identity.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading When she comes to, you can tell her that she and the young one needed clothes, and you thought it was best to get them.

(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 “Hadn’t I better take these,” said Raste, slipping the baggage-checks into his pocket, “and have her baggage sent over?

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading LAST DAYS AT GRETNA The next morning, Madame Jozain sent Raste across the river for Dr. Debrot, for the sick woman still lay in a heavy stupor, her dull eyes partly closed, her lips parched and dry, and the crimson flush of fever burning on cheek and brow.

the act of burning something

From this reading LAST DAYS AT GRETNA The next morning, Madame Jozain sent Raste across the river for Dr. Debrot, for the sick woman still lay in a heavy stupor, her dull eyes partly closed, her lips parched and dry, and the crimson flush of fever burning on cheek and brow.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There were the two baggage-checks, the tickets and money, besides the usual articles of clothing, and odds and ends; but there was no letter, nor card, nor name, except the monogram, _J. C._, on the silver fittings, to assist in establishing the stranger’s identity.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading There were the two baggage-checks, the tickets and money, besides the usual articles of clothing, and odds and ends; but there was no letter, nor card, nor name, except the monogram, _J. C._, on the silver fittings, to assist in establishing the stranger’s identity.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading When she comes to, you can tell her that she and the young one needed clothes, and you thought it was best to get them.

one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes

From this reading There were the two baggage-checks, the tickets and money, besides the usual articles of clothing, and odds and ends; but there was no letter, nor card, nor name, except the monogram, _J. C._, on the silver fittings, to assist in establishing the stranger’s identity.

either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading LAST DAYS AT GRETNA The next morning, Madame Jozain sent Raste across the river for Dr. Debrot, for the sick woman still lay in a heavy stupor, her dull eyes partly closed, her lips parched and dry, and the crimson flush of fever burning on cheek and brow.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading LAST DAYS AT GRETNA The next morning, Madame Jozain sent Raste across the river for Dr. Debrot, for the sick woman still lay in a heavy stupor, her dull eyes partly closed, her lips parched and dry, and the crimson flush of fever burning on cheek and brow.

clothing in general

From this reading When she comes to, you can tell her that she and the young one needed clothes, and you thought it was best to get them.

a covering designed to be worn on a person's body

From this reading There were the two baggage-checks, the tickets and money, besides the usual articles of clothing, and odds and ends; but there was no letter, nor card, nor name, except the monogram, _J. C._, on the silver fittings, to assist in establishing the stranger’s identity.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading When she comes to, you can tell her that she and the young one needed clothes, and you thought it was best to get them.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading Before Raste went, Madame Jozain took the traveling bag into the kitchen, and together they examined its contents.

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

From this reading LAST DAYS AT GRETNA The next morning, Madame Jozain sent Raste across the river for Dr. Debrot, for the sick woman still lay in a heavy stupor, her dull eyes partly closed, her lips parched and dry, and the crimson flush of fever burning on cheek and brow.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading LAST DAYS AT GRETNA The next morning, Madame Jozain sent Raste across the river for Dr. Debrot, for the sick woman still lay in a heavy stupor, her dull eyes partly closed, her lips parched and dry, and the crimson flush of fever burning on cheek and brow.

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

From this reading LAST DAYS AT GRETNA The next morning, Madame Jozain sent Raste across the river for Dr. Debrot, for the sick woman still lay in a heavy stupor, her dull eyes partly closed, her lips parched and dry, and the crimson flush of fever burning on cheek and brow.

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

From this reading LAST DAYS AT GRETNA The next morning, Madame Jozain sent Raste across the river for Dr. Debrot, for the sick woman still lay in a heavy stupor, her dull eyes partly closed, her lips parched and dry, and the crimson flush of fever burning on cheek and brow.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading LAST DAYS AT GRETNA The next morning, Madame Jozain sent Raste across the river for Dr. Debrot, for the sick woman still lay in a heavy stupor, her dull eyes partly closed, her lips parched and dry, and the crimson flush of fever burning on cheek and brow.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading LAST DAYS AT GRETNA The next morning, Madame Jozain sent Raste across the river for Dr. Debrot, for the sick woman still lay in a heavy stupor, her dull eyes partly closed, her lips parched and dry, and the crimson flush of fever burning on cheek and brow.

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading There were the two baggage-checks, the tickets and money, besides the usual articles of clothing, and odds and ends; but there was no letter, nor card, nor name, except the monogram, _J. C._, on the silver fittings, to assist in establishing the stranger’s identity.

-ing form of “establish” — set up or found

From this reading There were the two baggage-checks, the tickets and money, besides the usual articles of clothing, and odds and ends; but there was no letter, nor card, nor name, except the monogram, _J. C._, on the silver fittings, to assist in establishing the stranger’s identity.

past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading Before Raste went, Madame Jozain took the traveling bag into the kitchen, and together they examined its contents.

apart from; not including

From this reading There were the two baggage-checks, the tickets and money, besides the usual articles of clothing, and odds and ends; but there was no letter, nor card, nor name, except the monogram, _J. C._, on the silver fittings, to assist in establishing the stranger’s identity.

opinion or judgment

From this reading LAST DAYS AT GRETNA The next morning, Madame Jozain sent Raste across the river for Dr. Debrot, for the sick woman still lay in a heavy stupor, her dull eyes partly closed, her lips parched and dry, and the crimson flush of fever burning on cheek and brow.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading LAST DAYS AT GRETNA The next morning, Madame Jozain sent Raste across the river for Dr. Debrot, for the sick woman still lay in a heavy stupor, her dull eyes partly closed, her lips parched and dry, and the crimson flush of fever burning on cheek and brow.

plural of “fitting” — making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

From this reading There were the two baggage-checks, the tickets and money, besides the usual articles of clothing, and odds and ends; but there was no letter, nor card, nor name, except the monogram, _J. C._, on the silver fittings, to assist in establishing the stranger’s identity.

the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

From this reading LAST DAYS AT GRETNA The next morning, Madame Jozain sent Raste across the river for Dr. Debrot, for the sick woman still lay in a heavy stupor, her dull eyes partly closed, her lips parched and dry, and the crimson flush of fever burning on cheek and brow.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading LAST DAYS AT GRETNA The next morning, Madame Jozain sent Raste across the river for Dr. Debrot, for the sick woman still lay in a heavy stupor, her dull eyes partly closed, her lips parched and dry, and the crimson flush of fever burning on cheek and brow.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading When she comes to, you can tell her that she and the young one needed clothes, and you thought it was best to get them.

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

From this reading LAST DAYS AT GRETNA The next morning, Madame Jozain sent Raste across the river for Dr. Debrot, for the sick woman still lay in a heavy stupor, her dull eyes partly closed, her lips parched and dry, and the crimson flush of fever burning on cheek and brow.

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

From this reading “Hadn’t I better take these,” said Raste, slipping the baggage-checks into his pocket, “and have her baggage sent over?

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Hadn’t I better take these,” said Raste, slipping the baggage-checks into his pocket, “and have her baggage sent over?

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading LAST DAYS AT GRETNA The next morning, Madame Jozain sent Raste across the river for Dr. Debrot, for the sick woman still lay in a heavy stupor, her dull eyes partly closed, her lips parched and dry, and the crimson flush of fever burning on cheek and brow.

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

From this reading LAST DAYS AT GRETNA The next morning, Madame Jozain sent Raste across the river for Dr. Debrot, for the sick woman still lay in a heavy stupor, her dull eyes partly closed, her lips parched and dry, and the crimson flush of fever burning on cheek and brow.

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

From this reading “Hadn’t I better take these,” said Raste, slipping the baggage-checks into his pocket, “and have her baggage sent over?

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

From this reading “Hadn’t I better take these,” said Raste, slipping the baggage-checks into his pocket, “and have her baggage sent over?

the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity

From this reading There were the two baggage-checks, the tickets and money, besides the usual articles of clothing, and odds and ends; but there was no letter, nor card, nor name, except the monogram, _J. C._, on the silver fittings, to assist in establishing the stranger’s identity.

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

From this reading LAST DAYS AT GRETNA The next morning, Madame Jozain sent Raste across the river for Dr. Debrot, for the sick woman still lay in a heavy stupor, her dull eyes partly closed, her lips parched and dry, and the crimson flush of fever burning on cheek and brow.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Before Raste went, Madame Jozain took the traveling bag into the kitchen, and together they examined its contents.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When she comes to, you can tell her that she and the young one needed clothes, and you thought it was best to get them.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Before Raste went, Madame Jozain took the traveling bag into the kitchen, and together they examined its contents.

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading There were the two baggage-checks, the tickets and money, besides the usual articles of clothing, and odds and ends; but there was no letter, nor card, nor name, except the monogram, _J. C._, on the silver fittings, to assist in establishing the stranger’s identity.

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

From this reading LAST DAYS AT GRETNA The next morning, Madame Jozain sent Raste across the river for Dr. Debrot, for the sick woman still lay in a heavy stupor, her dull eyes partly closed, her lips parched and dry, and the crimson flush of fever burning on cheek and brow.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading Before Raste went, Madame Jozain took the traveling bag into the kitchen, and together they examined its contents.

immediately past

From this reading LAST DAYS AT GRETNA The next morning, Madame Jozain sent Raste across the river for Dr. Debrot, for the sick woman still lay in a heavy stupor, her dull eyes partly closed, her lips parched and dry, and the crimson flush of fever burning on cheek and brow.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading LAST DAYS AT GRETNA The next morning, Madame Jozain sent Raste across the river for Dr. Debrot, for the sick woman still lay in a heavy stupor, her dull eyes partly closed, her lips parched and dry, and the crimson flush of fever burning on cheek and brow.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading There were the two baggage-checks, the tickets and money, besides the usual articles of clothing, and odds and ends; but there was no letter, nor card, nor name, except the monogram, _J. C._, on the silver fittings, to assist in establishing the stranger’s identity.

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

From this reading LAST DAYS AT GRETNA The next morning, Madame Jozain sent Raste across the river for Dr. Debrot, for the sick woman still lay in a heavy stupor, her dull eyes partly closed, her lips parched and dry, and the crimson flush of fever burning on cheek and brow.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading LAST DAYS AT GRETNA The next morning, Madame Jozain sent Raste across the river for Dr. Debrot, for the sick woman still lay in a heavy stupor, her dull eyes partly closed, her lips parched and dry, and the crimson flush of fever burning on cheek and brow.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading There were the two baggage-checks, the tickets and money, besides the usual articles of clothing, and odds and ends; but there was no letter, nor card, nor name, except the monogram, _J. C._, on the silver fittings, to assist in establishing the stranger’s identity.

a graphic symbol consisting of 2 or more letters combined (usually your initials); printed on stationery or embroidered on clothing

From this reading There were the two baggage-checks, the tickets and money, besides the usual articles of clothing, and odds and ends; but there was no letter, nor card, nor name, except the monogram, _J. C._, on the silver fittings, to assist in establishing the stranger’s identity.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading LAST DAYS AT GRETNA The next morning, Madame Jozain sent Raste across the river for Dr. Debrot, for the sick woman still lay in a heavy stupor, her dull eyes partly closed, her lips parched and dry, and the crimson flush of fever burning on cheek and brow.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading There were the two baggage-checks, the tickets and money, besides the usual articles of clothing, and odds and ends; but there was no letter, nor card, nor name, except the monogram, _J. C._, on the silver fittings, to assist in establishing the stranger’s identity.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading When she comes to, you can tell her that she and the young one needed clothes, and you thought it was best to get them.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading LAST DAYS AT GRETNA The next morning, Madame Jozain sent Raste across the river for Dr. Debrot, for the sick woman still lay in a heavy stupor, her dull eyes partly closed, her lips parched and dry, and the crimson flush of fever burning on cheek and brow.

not any; not one

From this reading There were the two baggage-checks, the tickets and money, besides the usual articles of clothing, and odds and ends; but there was no letter, nor card, nor name, except the monogram, _J. C._, on the silver fittings, to assist in establishing the stranger’s identity.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading There were the two baggage-checks, the tickets and money, besides the usual articles of clothing, and odds and ends; but there was no letter, nor card, nor name, except the monogram, _J. C._, on the silver fittings, to assist in establishing the stranger’s identity.

the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring

From this reading There were the two baggage-checks, the tickets and money, besides the usual articles of clothing, and odds and ends; but there was no letter, nor card, nor name, except the monogram, _J. C._, on the silver fittings, to assist in establishing the stranger’s identity.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LAST DAYS AT GRETNA The next morning, Madame Jozain sent Raste across the river for Dr. Debrot, for the sick woman still lay in a heavy stupor, her dull eyes partly closed, her lips parched and dry, and the crimson flush of fever burning on cheek and brow.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading LAST DAYS AT GRETNA The next morning, Madame Jozain sent Raste across the river for Dr. Debrot, for the sick woman still lay in a heavy stupor, her dull eyes partly closed, her lips parched and dry, and the crimson flush of fever burning on cheek and brow.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading When she comes to, you can tell her that she and the young one needed clothes, and you thought it was best to get them.

above and across; more than

From this reading “Hadn’t I better take these,” said Raste, slipping the baggage-checks into his pocket, “and have her baggage sent over?

dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight

From this reading LAST DAYS AT GRETNA The next morning, Madame Jozain sent Raste across the river for Dr. Debrot, for the sick woman still lay in a heavy stupor, her dull eyes partly closed, her lips parched and dry, and the crimson flush of fever burning on cheek and brow.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading LAST DAYS AT GRETNA The next morning, Madame Jozain sent Raste across the river for Dr. Debrot, for the sick woman still lay in a heavy stupor, her dull eyes partly closed, her lips parched and dry, and the crimson flush of fever burning on cheek and brow.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading “Hadn’t I better take these,” said Raste, slipping the baggage-checks into his pocket, “and have her baggage sent over?

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

From this reading LAST DAYS AT GRETNA The next morning, Madame Jozain sent Raste across the river for Dr. Debrot, for the sick woman still lay in a heavy stupor, her dull eyes partly closed, her lips parched and dry, and the crimson flush of fever burning on cheek and brow.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading LAST DAYS AT GRETNA The next morning, Madame Jozain sent Raste across the river for Dr. Debrot, for the sick woman still lay in a heavy stupor, her dull eyes partly closed, her lips parched and dry, and the crimson flush of fever burning on cheek and brow.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Hadn’t I better take these,” said Raste, slipping the baggage-checks into his pocket, “and have her baggage sent over?

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading LAST DAYS AT GRETNA The next morning, Madame Jozain sent Raste across the river for Dr. Debrot, for the sick woman still lay in a heavy stupor, her dull eyes partly closed, her lips parched and dry, and the crimson flush of fever burning on cheek and brow.

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

From this reading When she comes to, you can tell her that she and the young one needed clothes, and you thought it was best to get them.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading LAST DAYS AT GRETNA The next morning, Madame Jozain sent Raste across the river for Dr. Debrot, for the sick woman still lay in a heavy stupor, her dull eyes partly closed, her lips parched and dry, and the crimson flush of fever burning on cheek and brow.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading There were the two baggage-checks, the tickets and money, besides the usual articles of clothing, and odds and ends; but there was no letter, nor card, nor name, except the monogram, _J. C._, on the silver fittings, to assist in establishing the stranger’s identity.

moving as on a slippery surface

From this reading “Hadn’t I better take these,” said Raste, slipping the baggage-checks into his pocket, “and have her baggage sent over?

not in physical motion

From this reading LAST DAYS AT GRETNA The next morning, Madame Jozain sent Raste across the river for Dr. Debrot, for the sick woman still lay in a heavy stupor, her dull eyes partly closed, her lips parched and dry, and the crimson flush of fever burning on cheek and brow.

possessive form of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading There were the two baggage-checks, the tickets and money, besides the usual articles of clothing, and odds and ends; but there was no letter, nor card, nor name, except the monogram, _J. C._, on the silver fittings, to assist in establishing the stranger’s identity.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading LAST DAYS AT GRETNA The next morning, Madame Jozain sent Raste across the river for Dr. Debrot, for the sick woman still lay in a heavy stupor, her dull eyes partly closed, her lips parched and dry, and the crimson flush of fever burning on cheek and brow.

carry out

From this reading “Hadn’t I better take these,” said Raste, slipping the baggage-checks into his pocket, “and have her baggage sent over?

express in words

From this reading When she comes to, you can tell her that she and the young one needed clothes, and you thought it was best to get them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When she comes to, you can tell her that she and the young one needed clothes, and you thought it was best to get them.

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

From this reading LAST DAYS AT GRETNA The next morning, Madame Jozain sent Raste across the river for Dr. Debrot, for the sick woman still lay in a heavy stupor, her dull eyes partly closed, her lips parched and dry, and the crimson flush of fever burning on cheek and brow.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading When she comes to, you can tell her that she and the young one needed clothes, and you thought it was best to get them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were the two baggage-checks, the tickets and money, besides the usual articles of clothing, and odds and ends; but there was no letter, nor card, nor name, except the monogram, _J. C._, on the silver fittings, to assist in establishing the stranger’s identity.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading “Hadn’t I better take these,” said Raste, slipping the baggage-checks into his pocket, “and have her baggage sent over?

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

From this reading Before Raste went, Madame Jozain took the traveling bag into the kitchen, and together they examined its contents.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading When she comes to, you can tell her that she and the young one needed clothes, and you thought it was best to get them.

plural of “ticket” — a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)

From this reading There were the two baggage-checks, the tickets and money, besides the usual articles of clothing, and odds and ends; but there was no letter, nor card, nor name, except the monogram, _J. C._, on the silver fittings, to assist in establishing the stranger’s identity.

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

From this reading There were the two baggage-checks, the tickets and money, besides the usual articles of clothing, and odds and ends; but there was no letter, nor card, nor name, except the monogram, _J. C._, on the silver fittings, to assist in establishing the stranger’s identity.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Before Raste went, Madame Jozain took the traveling bag into the kitchen, and together they examined its contents.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Before Raste went, Madame Jozain took the traveling bag into the kitchen, and together they examined its contents.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading Before Raste went, Madame Jozain took the traveling bag into the kitchen, and together they examined its contents.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading There were the two baggage-checks, the tickets and money, besides the usual articles of clothing, and odds and ends; but there was no letter, nor card, nor name, except the monogram, _J. C._, on the silver fittings, to assist in establishing the stranger’s identity.

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

From this reading There were the two baggage-checks, the tickets and money, besides the usual articles of clothing, and odds and ends; but there was no letter, nor card, nor name, except the monogram, _J. C._, on the silver fittings, to assist in establishing the stranger’s identity.

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

From this reading There were the two baggage-checks, the tickets and money, besides the usual articles of clothing, and odds and ends; but there was no letter, nor card, nor name, except the monogram, _J. C._, on the silver fittings, to assist in establishing the stranger’s identity.

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

From this reading Before Raste went, Madame Jozain took the traveling bag into the kitchen, and together they examined its contents.

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

From this reading There were the two baggage-checks, the tickets and money, besides the usual articles of clothing, and odds and ends; but there was no letter, nor card, nor name, except the monogram, _J. C._, on the silver fittings, to assist in establishing the stranger’s identity.

at the time that

From this reading When she comes to, you can tell her that she and the young one needed clothes, and you thought it was best to get them.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading LAST DAYS AT GRETNA The next morning, Madame Jozain sent Raste across the river for Dr. Debrot, for the sick woman still lay in a heavy stupor, her dull eyes partly closed, her lips parched and dry, and the crimson flush of fever burning on cheek and brow.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading When she comes to, you can tell her that she and the young one needed clothes, and you thought it was best to get them.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading When she comes to, you can tell her that she and the young one needed clothes, and you thought it was best to get them.