Chapter IX

in the past

From this reading The spring--or is it the spring?--has been playing its genial game with Mrs. Prince, too, as is evident by the restored importance of her gait, as she sweeps out of the orchid-house, whither Lavinia has pursued her, and by the smoothed and satisfied visage--changed, indeed, from that which she had worn two months ago in announcing her daughter’s mysterious correspondence with the Cavalry Officer Commanding at Canterbury--which she turns towards her visitor.

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

From this reading The spring--or is it the spring?--has been playing its genial game with Mrs. Prince, too, as is evident by the restored importance of her gait, as she sweeps out of the orchid-house, whither Lavinia has pursued her, and by the smoothed and satisfied visage--changed, indeed, from that which she had worn two months ago in announcing her daughter’s mysterious correspondence with the Cavalry Officer Commanding at Canterbury--which she turns towards her visitor.

-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement

From this reading The spring--or is it the spring?--has been playing its genial game with Mrs. Prince, too, as is evident by the restored importance of her gait, as she sweeps out of the orchid-house, whither Lavinia has pursued her, and by the smoothed and satisfied visage--changed, indeed, from that which she had worn two months ago in announcing her daughter’s mysterious correspondence with the Cavalry Officer Commanding at Canterbury--which she turns towards her visitor.

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

From this reading The spring--or is it the spring?--has been playing its genial game with Mrs. Prince, too, as is evident by the restored importance of her gait, as she sweeps out of the orchid-house, whither Lavinia has pursued her, and by the smoothed and satisfied visage--changed, indeed, from that which she had worn two months ago in announcing her daughter’s mysterious correspondence with the Cavalry Officer Commanding at Canterbury--which she turns towards her visitor.

third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “Did you walk,” she asks, “this warm day?

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The spring--or is it the spring?--has been playing its genial game with Mrs. Prince, too, as is evident by the restored importance of her gait, as she sweeps out of the orchid-house, whither Lavinia has pursued her, and by the smoothed and satisfied visage--changed, indeed, from that which she had worn two months ago in announcing her daughter’s mysterious correspondence with the Cavalry Officer Commanding at Canterbury--which she turns towards her visitor.

causing inconvenience

From this reading It must be awkward having only one pair.

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

From this reading It must be awkward having only one pair.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The spring--or is it the spring?--has been playing its genial game with Mrs. Prince, too, as is evident by the restored importance of her gait, as she sweeps out of the orchid-house, whither Lavinia has pursued her, and by the smoothed and satisfied visage--changed, indeed, from that which she had worn two months ago in announcing her daughter’s mysterious correspondence with the Cavalry Officer Commanding at Canterbury--which she turns towards her visitor.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The spring--or is it the spring?--has been playing its genial game with Mrs. Prince, too, as is evident by the restored importance of her gait, as she sweeps out of the orchid-house, whither Lavinia has pursued her, and by the smoothed and satisfied visage--changed, indeed, from that which she had worn two months ago in announcing her daughter’s mysterious correspondence with the Cavalry Officer Commanding at Canterbury--which she turns towards her visitor.

a town in Kent in southeastern England; site of the cathedral where Thomas a Becket was martyred in 1170; seat of the archbishop and primate of the Anglican Church

From this reading The spring--or is it the spring?--has been playing its genial game with Mrs. Prince, too, as is evident by the restored importance of her gait, as she sweeps out of the orchid-house, whither Lavinia has pursued her, and by the smoothed and satisfied visage--changed, indeed, from that which she had worn two months ago in announcing her daughter’s mysterious correspondence with the Cavalry Officer Commanding at Canterbury--which she turns towards her visitor.

troops trained to fight on horseback

From this reading The spring--or is it the spring?--has been playing its genial game with Mrs. Prince, too, as is evident by the restored importance of her gait, as she sweeps out of the orchid-house, whither Lavinia has pursued her, and by the smoothed and satisfied visage--changed, indeed, from that which she had worn two months ago in announcing her daughter’s mysterious correspondence with the Cavalry Officer Commanding at Canterbury--which she turns towards her visitor.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading The spring--or is it the spring?--has been playing its genial game with Mrs. Prince, too, as is evident by the restored importance of her gait, as she sweeps out of the orchid-house, whither Lavinia has pursued her, and by the smoothed and satisfied visage--changed, indeed, from that which she had worn two months ago in announcing her daughter’s mysterious correspondence with the Cavalry Officer Commanding at Canterbury--which she turns towards her visitor.

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading The spring--or is it the spring?--has been playing its genial game with Mrs. Prince, too, as is evident by the restored importance of her gait, as she sweeps out of the orchid-house, whither Lavinia has pursued her, and by the smoothed and satisfied visage--changed, indeed, from that which she had worn two months ago in announcing her daughter’s mysterious correspondence with the Cavalry Officer Commanding at Canterbury--which she turns towards her visitor.

communication by the exchange of letters

From this reading The spring--or is it the spring?--has been playing its genial game with Mrs. Prince, too, as is evident by the restored importance of her gait, as she sweeps out of the orchid-house, whither Lavinia has pursued her, and by the smoothed and satisfied visage--changed, indeed, from that which she had worn two months ago in announcing her daughter’s mysterious correspondence with the Cavalry Officer Commanding at Canterbury--which she turns towards her visitor.

possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading The spring--or is it the spring?--has been playing its genial game with Mrs. Prince, too, as is evident by the restored importance of her gait, as she sweeps out of the orchid-house, whither Lavinia has pursued her, and by the smoothed and satisfied visage--changed, indeed, from that which she had worn two months ago in announcing her daughter’s mysterious correspondence with the Cavalry Officer Commanding at Canterbury--which she turns towards her visitor.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading “Did you walk,” she asks, “this warm day?

greatly pleased

From this reading If I had known, I should have been so delighted to send for you!”

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading “Did you walk,” she asks, “this warm day?

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading The spring--or is it the spring?--has been playing its genial game with Mrs. Prince, too, as is evident by the restored importance of her gait, as she sweeps out of the orchid-house, whither Lavinia has pursued her, and by the smoothed and satisfied visage--changed, indeed, from that which she had worn two months ago in announcing her daughter’s mysterious correspondence with the Cavalry Officer Commanding at Canterbury--which she turns towards her visitor.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading If I had known, I should have been so delighted to send for you!”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The spring--or is it the spring?--has been playing its genial game with Mrs. Prince, too, as is evident by the restored importance of her gait, as she sweeps out of the orchid-house, whither Lavinia has pursued her, and by the smoothed and satisfied visage--changed, indeed, from that which she had worn two months ago in announcing her daughter’s mysterious correspondence with the Cavalry Officer Commanding at Canterbury--which she turns towards her visitor.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading The spring--or is it the spring?--has been playing its genial game with Mrs. Prince, too, as is evident by the restored importance of her gait, as she sweeps out of the orchid-house, whither Lavinia has pursued her, and by the smoothed and satisfied visage--changed, indeed, from that which she had worn two months ago in announcing her daughter’s mysterious correspondence with the Cavalry Officer Commanding at Canterbury--which she turns towards her visitor.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading The spring--or is it the spring?--has been playing its genial game with Mrs. Prince, too, as is evident by the restored importance of her gait, as she sweeps out of the orchid-house, whither Lavinia has pursued her, and by the smoothed and satisfied visage--changed, indeed, from that which she had worn two months ago in announcing her daughter’s mysterious correspondence with the Cavalry Officer Commanding at Canterbury--which she turns towards her visitor.

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading The spring--or is it the spring?--has been playing its genial game with Mrs. Prince, too, as is evident by the restored importance of her gait, as she sweeps out of the orchid-house, whither Lavinia has pursued her, and by the smoothed and satisfied visage--changed, indeed, from that which she had worn two months ago in announcing her daughter’s mysterious correspondence with the Cavalry Officer Commanding at Canterbury--which she turns towards her visitor.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading Sir George wanted the horses, I suppose?

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

From this reading The spring--or is it the spring?--has been playing its genial game with Mrs. Prince, too, as is evident by the restored importance of her gait, as she sweeps out of the orchid-house, whither Lavinia has pursued her, and by the smoothed and satisfied visage--changed, indeed, from that which she had worn two months ago in announcing her daughter’s mysterious correspondence with the Cavalry Officer Commanding at Canterbury--which she turns towards her visitor.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The spring--or is it the spring?--has been playing its genial game with Mrs. Prince, too, as is evident by the restored importance of her gait, as she sweeps out of the orchid-house, whither Lavinia has pursued her, and by the smoothed and satisfied visage--changed, indeed, from that which she had worn two months ago in announcing her daughter’s mysterious correspondence with the Cavalry Officer Commanding at Canterbury--which she turns towards her visitor.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading If I had known, I should have been so delighted to send for you!”

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading It must be awkward having only one pair.

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

From this reading The spring--or is it the spring?--has been playing its genial game with Mrs. Prince, too, as is evident by the restored importance of her gait, as she sweeps out of the orchid-house, whither Lavinia has pursued her, and by the smoothed and satisfied visage--changed, indeed, from that which she had worn two months ago in announcing her daughter’s mysterious correspondence with the Cavalry Officer Commanding at Canterbury--which she turns towards her visitor.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Sir George wanted the horses, I suppose?

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

From this reading Sir George wanted the horses, I suppose?

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If I had known, I should have been so delighted to send for you!”

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading The spring--or is it the spring?--has been playing its genial game with Mrs. Prince, too, as is evident by the restored importance of her gait, as she sweeps out of the orchid-house, whither Lavinia has pursued her, and by the smoothed and satisfied visage--changed, indeed, from that which she had worn two months ago in announcing her daughter’s mysterious correspondence with the Cavalry Officer Commanding at Canterbury--which she turns towards her visitor.

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

From this reading The spring--or is it the spring?--has been playing its genial game with Mrs. Prince, too, as is evident by the restored importance of her gait, as she sweeps out of the orchid-house, whither Lavinia has pursued her, and by the smoothed and satisfied visage--changed, indeed, from that which she had worn two months ago in announcing her daughter’s mysterious correspondence with the Cavalry Officer Commanding at Canterbury--which she turns towards her visitor.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The spring--or is it the spring?--has been playing its genial game with Mrs. Prince, too, as is evident by the restored importance of her gait, as she sweeps out of the orchid-house, whither Lavinia has pursued her, and by the smoothed and satisfied visage--changed, indeed, from that which she had worn two months ago in announcing her daughter’s mysterious correspondence with the Cavalry Officer Commanding at Canterbury--which she turns towards her visitor.

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

From this reading The spring--or is it the spring?--has been playing its genial game with Mrs. Prince, too, as is evident by the restored importance of her gait, as she sweeps out of the orchid-house, whither Lavinia has pursued her, and by the smoothed and satisfied visage--changed, indeed, from that which she had worn two months ago in announcing her daughter’s mysterious correspondence with the Cavalry Officer Commanding at Canterbury--which she turns towards her visitor.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The spring--or is it the spring?--has been playing its genial game with Mrs. Prince, too, as is evident by the restored importance of her gait, as she sweeps out of the orchid-house, whither Lavinia has pursued her, and by the smoothed and satisfied visage--changed, indeed, from that which she had worn two months ago in announcing her daughter’s mysterious correspondence with the Cavalry Officer Commanding at Canterbury--which she turns towards her visitor.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The spring--or is it the spring?--has been playing its genial game with Mrs. Prince, too, as is evident by the restored importance of her gait, as she sweeps out of the orchid-house, whither Lavinia has pursued her, and by the smoothed and satisfied visage--changed, indeed, from that which she had worn two months ago in announcing her daughter’s mysterious correspondence with the Cavalry Officer Commanding at Canterbury--which she turns towards her visitor.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading If I had known, I should have been so delighted to send for you!”

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From this reading The spring--or is it the spring?--has been playing its genial game with Mrs. Prince, too, as is evident by the restored importance of her gait, as she sweeps out of the orchid-house, whither Lavinia has pursued her, and by the smoothed and satisfied visage--changed, indeed, from that which she had worn two months ago in announcing her daughter’s mysterious correspondence with the Cavalry Officer Commanding at Canterbury--which she turns towards her visitor.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading The spring--or is it the spring?--has been playing its genial game with Mrs. Prince, too, as is evident by the restored importance of her gait, as she sweeps out of the orchid-house, whither Lavinia has pursued her, and by the smoothed and satisfied visage--changed, indeed, from that which she had worn two months ago in announcing her daughter’s mysterious correspondence with the Cavalry Officer Commanding at Canterbury--which she turns towards her visitor.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The spring--or is it the spring?--has been playing its genial game with Mrs. Prince, too, as is evident by the restored importance of her gait, as she sweeps out of the orchid-house, whither Lavinia has pursued her, and by the smoothed and satisfied visage--changed, indeed, from that which she had worn two months ago in announcing her daughter’s mysterious correspondence with the Cavalry Officer Commanding at Canterbury--which she turns towards her visitor.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading It must be awkward having only one pair.

of an obscure nature

From this reading The spring--or is it the spring?--has been playing its genial game with Mrs. Prince, too, as is evident by the restored importance of her gait, as she sweeps out of the orchid-house, whither Lavinia has pursued her, and by the smoothed and satisfied visage--changed, indeed, from that which she had worn two months ago in announcing her daughter’s mysterious correspondence with the Cavalry Officer Commanding at Canterbury--which she turns towards her visitor.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The spring--or is it the spring?--has been playing its genial game with Mrs. Prince, too, as is evident by the restored importance of her gait, as she sweeps out of the orchid-house, whither Lavinia has pursued her, and by the smoothed and satisfied visage--changed, indeed, from that which she had worn two months ago in announcing her daughter’s mysterious correspondence with the Cavalry Officer Commanding at Canterbury--which she turns towards her visitor.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading The spring--or is it the spring?--has been playing its genial game with Mrs. Prince, too, as is evident by the restored importance of her gait, as she sweeps out of the orchid-house, whither Lavinia has pursued her, and by the smoothed and satisfied visage--changed, indeed, from that which she had worn two months ago in announcing her daughter’s mysterious correspondence with the Cavalry Officer Commanding at Canterbury--which she turns towards her visitor.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It must be awkward having only one pair.

and nothing more

From this reading It must be awkward having only one pair.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The spring--or is it the spring?--has been playing its genial game with Mrs. Prince, too, as is evident by the restored importance of her gait, as she sweeps out of the orchid-house, whither Lavinia has pursued her, and by the smoothed and satisfied visage--changed, indeed, from that which she had worn two months ago in announcing her daughter’s mysterious correspondence with the Cavalry Officer Commanding at Canterbury--which she turns towards her visitor.

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

From this reading The spring--or is it the spring?--has been playing its genial game with Mrs. Prince, too, as is evident by the restored importance of her gait, as she sweeps out of the orchid-house, whither Lavinia has pursued her, and by the smoothed and satisfied visage--changed, indeed, from that which she had worn two months ago in announcing her daughter’s mysterious correspondence with the Cavalry Officer Commanding at Canterbury--which she turns towards her visitor.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The spring--or is it the spring?--has been playing its genial game with Mrs. Prince, too, as is evident by the restored importance of her gait, as she sweeps out of the orchid-house, whither Lavinia has pursued her, and by the smoothed and satisfied visage--changed, indeed, from that which she had worn two months ago in announcing her daughter’s mysterious correspondence with the Cavalry Officer Commanding at Canterbury--which she turns towards her visitor.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading It must be awkward having only one pair.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading The spring--or is it the spring?--has been playing its genial game with Mrs. Prince, too, as is evident by the restored importance of her gait, as she sweeps out of the orchid-house, whither Lavinia has pursued her, and by the smoothed and satisfied visage--changed, indeed, from that which she had worn two months ago in announcing her daughter’s mysterious correspondence with the Cavalry Officer Commanding at Canterbury--which she turns towards her visitor.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading The spring--or is it the spring?--has been playing its genial game with Mrs. Prince, too, as is evident by the restored importance of her gait, as she sweeps out of the orchid-house, whither Lavinia has pursued her, and by the smoothed and satisfied visage--changed, indeed, from that which she had worn two months ago in announcing her daughter’s mysterious correspondence with the Cavalry Officer Commanding at Canterbury--which she turns towards her visitor.

a person who is being chased

From this reading The spring--or is it the spring?--has been playing its genial game with Mrs. Prince, too, as is evident by the restored importance of her gait, as she sweeps out of the orchid-house, whither Lavinia has pursued her, and by the smoothed and satisfied visage--changed, indeed, from that which she had worn two months ago in announcing her daughter’s mysterious correspondence with the Cavalry Officer Commanding at Canterbury--which she turns towards her visitor.

past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading The spring--or is it the spring?--has been playing its genial game with Mrs. Prince, too, as is evident by the restored importance of her gait, as she sweeps out of the orchid-house, whither Lavinia has pursued her, and by the smoothed and satisfied visage--changed, indeed, from that which she had worn two months ago in announcing her daughter’s mysterious correspondence with the Cavalry Officer Commanding at Canterbury--which she turns towards her visitor.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading The spring--or is it the spring?--has been playing its genial game with Mrs. Prince, too, as is evident by the restored importance of her gait, as she sweeps out of the orchid-house, whither Lavinia has pursued her, and by the smoothed and satisfied visage--changed, indeed, from that which she had worn two months ago in announcing her daughter’s mysterious correspondence with the Cavalry Officer Commanding at Canterbury--which she turns towards her visitor.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading If I had known, I should have been so delighted to send for you!”

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

From this reading The spring--or is it the spring?--has been playing its genial game with Mrs. Prince, too, as is evident by the restored importance of her gait, as she sweeps out of the orchid-house, whither Lavinia has pursued her, and by the smoothed and satisfied visage--changed, indeed, from that which she had worn two months ago in announcing her daughter’s mysterious correspondence with the Cavalry Officer Commanding at Canterbury--which she turns towards her visitor.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading If I had known, I should have been so delighted to send for you!”

term of address for a man

From this reading Sir George wanted the horses, I suppose?

made smooth by ironing

From this reading The spring--or is it the spring?--has been playing its genial game with Mrs. Prince, too, as is evident by the restored importance of her gait, as she sweeps out of the orchid-house, whither Lavinia has pursued her, and by the smoothed and satisfied visage--changed, indeed, from that which she had worn two months ago in announcing her daughter’s mysterious correspondence with the Cavalry Officer Commanding at Canterbury--which she turns towards her visitor.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading If I had known, I should have been so delighted to send for you!”

the season of growth

From this reading The spring--or is it the spring?--has been playing its genial game with Mrs. Prince, too, as is evident by the restored importance of her gait, as she sweeps out of the orchid-house, whither Lavinia has pursued her, and by the smoothed and satisfied visage--changed, indeed, from that which she had worn two months ago in announcing her daughter’s mysterious correspondence with the Cavalry Officer Commanding at Canterbury--which she turns towards her visitor.

express a supposition

From this reading Sir George wanted the horses, I suppose?

plural of “sweep” — a wide scope

From this reading The spring--or is it the spring?--has been playing its genial game with Mrs. Prince, too, as is evident by the restored importance of her gait, as she sweeps out of the orchid-house, whither Lavinia has pursued her, and by the smoothed and satisfied visage--changed, indeed, from that which she had worn two months ago in announcing her daughter’s mysterious correspondence with the Cavalry Officer Commanding at Canterbury--which she turns towards her visitor.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The spring--or is it the spring?--has been playing its genial game with Mrs. Prince, too, as is evident by the restored importance of her gait, as she sweeps out of the orchid-house, whither Lavinia has pursued her, and by the smoothed and satisfied visage--changed, indeed, from that which she had worn two months ago in announcing her daughter’s mysterious correspondence with the Cavalry Officer Commanding at Canterbury--which she turns towards her visitor.

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

From this reading The spring--or is it the spring?--has been playing its genial game with Mrs. Prince, too, as is evident by the restored importance of her gait, as she sweeps out of the orchid-house, whither Lavinia has pursued her, and by the smoothed and satisfied visage--changed, indeed, from that which she had worn two months ago in announcing her daughter’s mysterious correspondence with the Cavalry Officer Commanding at Canterbury--which she turns towards her visitor.

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

From this reading “Did you walk,” she asks, “this warm day?

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

From this reading If I had known, I should have been so delighted to send for you!”

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The spring--or is it the spring?--has been playing its genial game with Mrs. Prince, too, as is evident by the restored importance of her gait, as she sweeps out of the orchid-house, whither Lavinia has pursued her, and by the smoothed and satisfied visage--changed, indeed, from that which she had worn two months ago in announcing her daughter’s mysterious correspondence with the Cavalry Officer Commanding at Canterbury--which she turns towards her visitor.

in the direction of

From this reading The spring--or is it the spring?--has been playing its genial game with Mrs. Prince, too, as is evident by the restored importance of her gait, as she sweeps out of the orchid-house, whither Lavinia has pursued her, and by the smoothed and satisfied visage--changed, indeed, from that which she had worn two months ago in announcing her daughter’s mysterious correspondence with the Cavalry Officer Commanding at Canterbury--which she turns towards her visitor.

plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve

From this reading The spring--or is it the spring?--has been playing its genial game with Mrs. Prince, too, as is evident by the restored importance of her gait, as she sweeps out of the orchid-house, whither Lavinia has pursued her, and by the smoothed and satisfied visage--changed, indeed, from that which she had worn two months ago in announcing her daughter’s mysterious correspondence with the Cavalry Officer Commanding at Canterbury--which she turns towards her visitor.

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

From this reading The spring--or is it the spring?--has been playing its genial game with Mrs. Prince, too, as is evident by the restored importance of her gait, as she sweeps out of the orchid-house, whither Lavinia has pursued her, and by the smoothed and satisfied visage--changed, indeed, from that which she had worn two months ago in announcing her daughter’s mysterious correspondence with the Cavalry Officer Commanding at Canterbury--which she turns towards her visitor.

the human face (“kisser” and “smiler” and “mug” are informal terms for “face” and “phiz” is British)

From this reading The spring--or is it the spring?--has been playing its genial game with Mrs. Prince, too, as is evident by the restored importance of her gait, as she sweeps out of the orchid-house, whither Lavinia has pursued her, and by the smoothed and satisfied visage--changed, indeed, from that which she had worn two months ago in announcing her daughter’s mysterious correspondence with the Cavalry Officer Commanding at Canterbury--which she turns towards her visitor.

someone who visits

From this reading The spring--or is it the spring?--has been playing its genial game with Mrs. Prince, too, as is evident by the restored importance of her gait, as she sweeps out of the orchid-house, whither Lavinia has pursued her, and by the smoothed and satisfied visage--changed, indeed, from that which she had worn two months ago in announcing her daughter’s mysterious correspondence with the Cavalry Officer Commanding at Canterbury--which she turns towards her visitor.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading “Did you walk,” she asks, “this warm day?

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Sir George wanted the horses, I suppose?

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading “Did you walk,” she asks, “this warm day?

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

From this reading The spring--or is it the spring?--has been playing its genial game with Mrs. Prince, too, as is evident by the restored importance of her gait, as she sweeps out of the orchid-house, whither Lavinia has pursued her, and by the smoothed and satisfied visage--changed, indeed, from that which she had worn two months ago in announcing her daughter’s mysterious correspondence with the Cavalry Officer Commanding at Canterbury--which she turns towards her visitor.

an old word meaning “to where”

From this reading The spring--or is it the spring?--has been playing its genial game with Mrs. Prince, too, as is evident by the restored importance of her gait, as she sweeps out of the orchid-house, whither Lavinia has pursued her, and by the smoothed and satisfied visage--changed, indeed, from that which she had worn two months ago in announcing her daughter’s mysterious correspondence with the Cavalry Officer Commanding at Canterbury--which she turns towards her visitor.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The spring--or is it the spring?--has been playing its genial game with Mrs. Prince, too, as is evident by the restored importance of her gait, as she sweeps out of the orchid-house, whither Lavinia has pursued her, and by the smoothed and satisfied visage--changed, indeed, from that which she had worn two months ago in announcing her daughter’s mysterious correspondence with the Cavalry Officer Commanding at Canterbury--which she turns towards her visitor.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading The spring--or is it the spring?--has been playing its genial game with Mrs. Prince, too, as is evident by the restored importance of her gait, as she sweeps out of the orchid-house, whither Lavinia has pursued her, and by the smoothed and satisfied visage--changed, indeed, from that which she had worn two months ago in announcing her daughter’s mysterious correspondence with the Cavalry Officer Commanding at Canterbury--which she turns towards her visitor.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Did you walk,” she asks, “this warm day?