Chapter XXIX

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

From this reading It was arranged between Lord St. Amant and the coroner--who was his lordship's own medical attendant (when he required a medical attendant, which was seldom)--that the inquest should be held at Freshley Manor.

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading It was remembered afterwards that the expression on the dead man's face showed how completely he had been taken by surprise: it bore an expression of absolute serenity--almost as if he had died in his sleep.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading It was remembered afterwards that the expression on the dead man's face showed how completely he had been taken by surprise: it bore an expression of absolute serenity--almost as if he had died in his sleep.

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

From this reading It was remembered afterwards that the expression on the dead man's face showed how completely he had been taken by surprise: it bore an expression of absolute serenity--almost as if he had died in his sleep.

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From this reading It was arranged between Lord St. Amant and the coroner--who was his lordship's own medical attendant (when he required a medical attendant, which was seldom)--that the inquest should be held at Freshley Manor.

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

From this reading It was remembered afterwards that the expression on the dead man's face showed how completely he had been taken by surprise: it bore an expression of absolute serenity--almost as if he had died in his sleep.

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

From this reading It was arranged between Lord St. Amant and the coroner--who was his lordship's own medical attendant (when he required a medical attendant, which was seldom)--that the inquest should be held at Freshley Manor.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading It was arranged between Lord St. Amant and the coroner--who was his lordship's own medical attendant (when he required a medical attendant, which was seldom)--that the inquest should be held at Freshley Manor.

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

From this reading The body had been placed in Mrs. Tropenell's own room, that is, in the very room, as the cook, who had been in the house close on thirty-five years, explained to some of the members of the jury, where poor Mr. Oliver had been born.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was arranged between Lord St. Amant and the coroner--who was his lordship's own medical attendant (when he required a medical attendant, which was seldom)--that the inquest should be held at Freshley Manor.

someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

From this reading It was arranged between Lord St. Amant and the coroner--who was his lordship's own medical attendant (when he required a medical attendant, which was seldom)--that the inquest should be held at Freshley Manor.

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

From this reading It was arranged between Lord St. Amant and the coroner--who was his lordship's own medical attendant (when he required a medical attendant, which was seldom)--that the inquest should be held at Freshley Manor.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading So it was there, in that peaceful, old-fashioned, lady's bedchamber, that the twelve good men and true of Pewsbury had to view the body.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The body had been placed in Mrs. Tropenell's own room, that is, in the very room, as the cook, who had been in the house close on thirty-five years, explained to some of the members of the jury, where poor Mr. Oliver had been born.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading It was arranged between Lord St. Amant and the coroner--who was his lordship's own medical attendant (when he required a medical attendant, which was seldom)--that the inquest should be held at Freshley Manor.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading The body had been placed in Mrs. Tropenell's own room, that is, in the very room, as the cook, who had been in the house close on thirty-five years, explained to some of the members of the jury, where poor Mr. Oliver had been born.

cause to be bored

From this reading It was remembered afterwards that the expression on the dead man's face showed how completely he had been taken by surprise: it bore an expression of absolute serenity--almost as if he had died in his sleep.

brought into existence

From this reading The body had been placed in Mrs. Tropenell's own room, that is, in the very room, as the cook, who had been in the house close on thirty-five years, explained to some of the members of the jury, where poor Mr. Oliver had been born.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Rather to the disapproval of some of the Pewsbury people, but with the sympathetic understanding of others, Mrs. Tropenell, by her own desire, was present at the inquest; and, supporting her on the painful occasion, was her nearest neighbour and almost daughter, Mrs. Pavely.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was remembered afterwards that the expression on the dead man's face showed how completely he had been taken by surprise: it bore an expression of absolute serenity--almost as if he had died in his sleep.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading The body had been placed in Mrs. Tropenell's own room, that is, in the very room, as the cook, who had been in the house close on thirty-five years, explained to some of the members of the jury, where poor Mr. Oliver had been born.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading It was remembered afterwards that the expression on the dead man's face showed how completely he had been taken by surprise: it bore an expression of absolute serenity--almost as if he had died in his sleep.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading The body had been placed in Mrs. Tropenell's own room, that is, in the very room, as the cook, who had been in the house close on thirty-five years, explained to some of the members of the jury, where poor Mr. Oliver had been born.

a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes

From this reading It was arranged between Lord St. Amant and the coroner--who was his lordship's own medical attendant (when he required a medical attendant, which was seldom)--that the inquest should be held at Freshley Manor.

a female human offspring

From this reading Rather to the disapproval of some of the Pewsbury people, but with the sympathetic understanding of others, Mrs. Tropenell, by her own desire, was present at the inquest; and, supporting her on the painful occasion, was her nearest neighbour and almost daughter, Mrs. Pavely.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading It was remembered afterwards that the expression on the dead man's face showed how completely he had been taken by surprise: it bore an expression of absolute serenity--almost as if he had died in his sleep.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Rather to the disapproval of some of the Pewsbury people, but with the sympathetic understanding of others, Mrs. Tropenell, by her own desire, was present at the inquest; and, supporting her on the painful occasion, was her nearest neighbour and almost daughter, Mrs. Pavely.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading It was remembered afterwards that the expression on the dead man's face showed how completely he had been taken by surprise: it bore an expression of absolute serenity--almost as if he had died in his sleep.

a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing

From this reading Rather to the disapproval of some of the Pewsbury people, but with the sympathetic understanding of others, Mrs. Tropenell, by her own desire, was present at the inquest; and, supporting her on the painful occasion, was her nearest neighbour and almost daughter, Mrs. Pavely.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading The body had been placed in Mrs. Tropenell's own room, that is, in the very room, as the cook, who had been in the house close on thirty-five years, explained to some of the members of the jury, where poor Mr. Oliver had been born.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading It was remembered afterwards that the expression on the dead man's face showed how completely he had been taken by surprise: it bore an expression of absolute serenity--almost as if he had died in his sleep.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading It was remembered afterwards that the expression on the dead man's face showed how completely he had been taken by surprise: it bore an expression of absolute serenity--almost as if he had died in his sleep.

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From this reading It was arranged between Lord St. Amant and the coroner--who was his lordship's own medical attendant (when he required a medical attendant, which was seldom)--that the inquest should be held at Freshley Manor.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading So it was there, in that peaceful, old-fashioned, lady's bedchamber, that the twelve good men and true of Pewsbury had to view the body.

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

From this reading The body had been placed in Mrs. Tropenell's own room, that is, in the very room, as the cook, who had been in the house close on thirty-five years, explained to some of the members of the jury, where poor Mr. Oliver had been born.

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

From this reading It was arranged between Lord St. Amant and the coroner--who was his lordship's own medical attendant (when he required a medical attendant, which was seldom)--that the inquest should be held at Freshley Manor.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading It was arranged between Lord St. Amant and the coroner--who was his lordship's own medical attendant (when he required a medical attendant, which was seldom)--that the inquest should be held at Freshley Manor.

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

From this reading Rather to the disapproval of some of the Pewsbury people, but with the sympathetic understanding of others, Mrs. Tropenell, by her own desire, was present at the inquest; and, supporting her on the painful occasion, was her nearest neighbour and almost daughter, Mrs. Pavely.

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

From this reading It was arranged between Lord St. Amant and the coroner--who was his lordship's own medical attendant (when he required a medical attendant, which was seldom)--that the inquest should be held at Freshley Manor.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The body had been placed in Mrs. Tropenell's own room, that is, in the very room, as the cook, who had been in the house close on thirty-five years, explained to some of the members of the jury, where poor Mr. Oliver had been born.

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From this reading It was remembered afterwards that the expression on the dead man's face showed how completely he had been taken by surprise: it bore an expression of absolute serenity--almost as if he had died in his sleep.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It was remembered afterwards that the expression on the dead man's face showed how completely he had been taken by surprise: it bore an expression of absolute serenity--almost as if he had died in his sleep.

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

From this reading The body had been placed in Mrs. Tropenell's own room, that is, in the very room, as the cook, who had been in the house close on thirty-five years, explained to some of the members of the jury, where poor Mr. Oliver had been born.

an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death

From this reading It was arranged between Lord St. Amant and the coroner--who was his lordship's own medical attendant (when he required a medical attendant, which was seldom)--that the inquest should be held at Freshley Manor.

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

From this reading The body had been placed in Mrs. Tropenell's own room, that is, in the very room, as the cook, who had been in the house close on thirty-five years, explained to some of the members of the jury, where poor Mr. Oliver had been born.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was arranged between Lord St. Amant and the coroner--who was his lordship's own medical attendant (when he required a medical attendant, which was seldom)--that the inquest should be held at Freshley Manor.

a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law

From this reading The body had been placed in Mrs. Tropenell's own room, that is, in the very room, as the cook, who had been in the house close on thirty-five years, explained to some of the members of the jury, where poor Mr. Oliver had been born.

possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading So it was there, in that peaceful, old-fashioned, lady's bedchamber, that the twelve good men and true of Pewsbury had to view the body.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading It was arranged between Lord St. Amant and the coroner--who was his lordship's own medical attendant (when he required a medical attendant, which was seldom)--that the inquest should be held at Freshley Manor.

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From this reading It was arranged between Lord St. Amant and the coroner--who was his lordship's own medical attendant (when he required a medical attendant, which was seldom)--that the inquest should be held at Freshley Manor.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading It was remembered afterwards that the expression on the dead man's face showed how completely he had been taken by surprise: it bore an expression of absolute serenity--almost as if he had died in his sleep.

the mansion of a lord or wealthy person

From this reading It was arranged between Lord St. Amant and the coroner--who was his lordship's own medical attendant (when he required a medical attendant, which was seldom)--that the inquest should be held at Freshley Manor.

relating to the study or practice of medicine

From this reading It was arranged between Lord St. Amant and the coroner--who was his lordship's own medical attendant (when he required a medical attendant, which was seldom)--that the inquest should be held at Freshley Manor.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading The body had been placed in Mrs. Tropenell's own room, that is, in the very room, as the cook, who had been in the house close on thirty-five years, explained to some of the members of the jury, where poor Mr. Oliver had been born.

the force of workers available

From this reading So it was there, in that peaceful, old-fashioned, lady's bedchamber, that the twelve good men and true of Pewsbury had to view the body.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The body had been placed in Mrs. Tropenell's own room, that is, in the very room, as the cook, who had been in the house close on thirty-five years, explained to some of the members of the jury, where poor Mr. Oliver had been born.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The body had been placed in Mrs. Tropenell's own room, that is, in the very room, as the cook, who had been in the house close on thirty-five years, explained to some of the members of the jury, where poor Mr. Oliver had been born.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading Rather to the disapproval of some of the Pewsbury people, but with the sympathetic understanding of others, Mrs. Tropenell, by her own desire, was present at the inquest; and, supporting her on the painful occasion, was her nearest neighbour and almost daughter, Mrs. Pavely.

a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading Rather to the disapproval of some of the Pewsbury people, but with the sympathetic understanding of others, Mrs. Tropenell, by her own desire, was present at the inquest; and, supporting her on the painful occasion, was her nearest neighbour and almost daughter, Mrs. Pavely.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading Rather to the disapproval of some of the Pewsbury people, but with the sympathetic understanding of others, Mrs. Tropenell, by her own desire, was present at the inquest; and, supporting her on the painful occasion, was her nearest neighbour and almost daughter, Mrs. Pavely.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The body had been placed in Mrs. Tropenell's own room, that is, in the very room, as the cook, who had been in the house close on thirty-five years, explained to some of the members of the jury, where poor Mr. Oliver had been born.

out of fashion

From this reading So it was there, in that peaceful, old-fashioned, lady's bedchamber, that the twelve good men and true of Pewsbury had to view the body.

United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)

From this reading The body had been placed in Mrs. Tropenell's own room, that is, in the very room, as the cook, who had been in the house close on thirty-five years, explained to some of the members of the jury, where poor Mr. Oliver had been born.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The body had been placed in Mrs. Tropenell's own room, that is, in the very room, as the cook, who had been in the house close on thirty-five years, explained to some of the members of the jury, where poor Mr. Oliver had been born.

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From this reading Rather to the disapproval of some of the Pewsbury people, but with the sympathetic understanding of others, Mrs. Tropenell, by her own desire, was present at the inquest; and, supporting her on the painful occasion, was her nearest neighbour and almost daughter, Mrs. Pavely.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading It was arranged between Lord St. Amant and the coroner--who was his lordship's own medical attendant (when he required a medical attendant, which was seldom)--that the inquest should be held at Freshley Manor.

causing physical or psychological pain

From this reading Rather to the disapproval of some of the Pewsbury people, but with the sympathetic understanding of others, Mrs. Tropenell, by her own desire, was present at the inquest; and, supporting her on the painful occasion, was her nearest neighbour and almost daughter, Mrs. Pavely.

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From this reading Rather to the disapproval of some of the Pewsbury people, but with the sympathetic understanding of others, Mrs. Tropenell, by her own desire, was present at the inquest; and, supporting her on the painful occasion, was her nearest neighbour and almost daughter, Mrs. Pavely.

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading So it was there, in that peaceful, old-fashioned, lady's bedchamber, that the twelve good men and true of Pewsbury had to view the body.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Rather to the disapproval of some of the Pewsbury people, but with the sympathetic understanding of others, Mrs. Tropenell, by her own desire, was present at the inquest; and, supporting her on the painful occasion, was her nearest neighbour and almost daughter, Mrs. Pavely.

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From this reading So it was there, in that peaceful, old-fashioned, lady's bedchamber, that the twelve good men and true of Pewsbury had to view the body.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading The body had been placed in Mrs. Tropenell's own room, that is, in the very room, as the cook, who had been in the house close on thirty-five years, explained to some of the members of the jury, where poor Mr. Oliver had been born.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading The body had been placed in Mrs. Tropenell's own room, that is, in the very room, as the cook, who had been in the house close on thirty-five years, explained to some of the members of the jury, where poor Mr. Oliver had been born.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Rather to the disapproval of some of the Pewsbury people, but with the sympathetic understanding of others, Mrs. Tropenell, by her own desire, was present at the inquest; and, supporting her on the painful occasion, was her nearest neighbour and almost daughter, Mrs. Pavely.

on the contrary

From this reading Rather to the disapproval of some of the Pewsbury people, but with the sympathetic understanding of others, Mrs. Tropenell, by her own desire, was present at the inquest; and, supporting her on the painful occasion, was her nearest neighbour and almost daughter, Mrs. Pavely.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading It was remembered afterwards that the expression on the dead man's face showed how completely he had been taken by surprise: it bore an expression of absolute serenity--almost as if he had died in his sleep.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading It was arranged between Lord St. Amant and the coroner--who was his lordship's own medical attendant (when he required a medical attendant, which was seldom)--that the inquest should be held at Freshley Manor.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The body had been placed in Mrs. Tropenell's own room, that is, in the very room, as the cook, who had been in the house close on thirty-five years, explained to some of the members of the jury, where poor Mr. Oliver had been born.

not often

From this reading It was arranged between Lord St. Amant and the coroner--who was his lordship's own medical attendant (when he required a medical attendant, which was seldom)--that the inquest should be held at Freshley Manor.

The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled by external storms.

From this reading It was remembered afterwards that the expression on the dead man's face showed how completely he had been taken by surprise: it bore an expression of absolute serenity--almost as if he had died in his sleep.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It was arranged between Lord St. Amant and the coroner--who was his lordship's own medical attendant (when he required a medical attendant, which was seldom)--that the inquest should be held at Freshley Manor.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading It was remembered afterwards that the expression on the dead man's face showed how completely he had been taken by surprise: it bore an expression of absolute serenity--almost as if he had died in his sleep.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading It was remembered afterwards that the expression on the dead man's face showed how completely he had been taken by surprise: it bore an expression of absolute serenity--almost as if he had died in his sleep.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So it was there, in that peaceful, old-fashioned, lady's bedchamber, that the twelve good men and true of Pewsbury had to view the body.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The body had been placed in Mrs. Tropenell's own room, that is, in the very room, as the cook, who had been in the house close on thirty-five years, explained to some of the members of the jury, where poor Mr. Oliver had been born.

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From this reading It was arranged between Lord St. Amant and the coroner--who was his lordship's own medical attendant (when he required a medical attendant, which was seldom)--that the inquest should be held at Freshley Manor.

furnishing support and encouragement

From this reading Rather to the disapproval of some of the Pewsbury people, but with the sympathetic understanding of others, Mrs. Tropenell, by her own desire, was present at the inquest; and, supporting her on the painful occasion, was her nearest neighbour and almost daughter, Mrs. Pavely.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading It was remembered afterwards that the expression on the dead man's face showed how completely he had been taken by surprise: it bore an expression of absolute serenity--almost as if he had died in his sleep.

of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system

From this reading Rather to the disapproval of some of the Pewsbury people, but with the sympathetic understanding of others, Mrs. Tropenell, by her own desire, was present at the inquest; and, supporting her on the painful occasion, was her nearest neighbour and almost daughter, Mrs. Pavely.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading It was remembered afterwards that the expression on the dead man's face showed how completely he had been taken by surprise: it bore an expression of absolute serenity--almost as if he had died in his sleep.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was arranged between Lord St. Amant and the coroner--who was his lordship's own medical attendant (when he required a medical attendant, which was seldom)--that the inquest should be held at Freshley Manor.

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

From this reading It was arranged between Lord St. Amant and the coroner--who was his lordship's own medical attendant (when he required a medical attendant, which was seldom)--that the inquest should be held at Freshley Manor.

in or at that place or location

From this reading So it was there, in that peaceful, old-fashioned, lady's bedchamber, that the twelve good men and true of Pewsbury had to view the body.

being five more than thirty

From this reading The body had been placed in Mrs. Tropenell's own room, that is, in the very room, as the cook, who had been in the house close on thirty-five years, explained to some of the members of the jury, where poor Mr. Oliver had been born.

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

From this reading The body had been placed in Mrs. Tropenell's own room, that is, in the very room, as the cook, who had been in the house close on thirty-five years, explained to some of the members of the jury, where poor Mr. Oliver had been born.

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From this reading Rather to the disapproval of some of the Pewsbury people, but with the sympathetic understanding of others, Mrs. Tropenell, by her own desire, was present at the inquest; and, supporting her on the painful occasion, was her nearest neighbour and almost daughter, Mrs. Pavely.

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

From this reading The body had been placed in Mrs. Tropenell's own room, that is, in the very room, as the cook, who had been in the house close on thirty-five years, explained to some of the members of the jury, where poor Mr. Oliver had been born.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading So it was there, in that peaceful, old-fashioned, lady's bedchamber, that the twelve good men and true of Pewsbury had to view the body.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading So it was there, in that peaceful, old-fashioned, lady's bedchamber, that the twelve good men and true of Pewsbury had to view the body.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading Rather to the disapproval of some of the Pewsbury people, but with the sympathetic understanding of others, Mrs. Tropenell, by her own desire, was present at the inquest; and, supporting her on the painful occasion, was her nearest neighbour and almost daughter, Mrs. Pavely.

precisely as stated

From this reading The body had been placed in Mrs. Tropenell's own room, that is, in the very room, as the cook, who had been in the house close on thirty-five years, explained to some of the members of the jury, where poor Mr. Oliver had been born.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading So it was there, in that peaceful, old-fashioned, lady's bedchamber, that the twelve good men and true of Pewsbury had to view the body.

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

From this reading It was arranged between Lord St. Amant and the coroner--who was his lordship's own medical attendant (when he required a medical attendant, which was seldom)--that the inquest should be held at Freshley Manor.

at the time that

From this reading It was arranged between Lord St. Amant and the coroner--who was his lordship's own medical attendant (when he required a medical attendant, which was seldom)--that the inquest should be held at Freshley Manor.

in or at the place that

From this reading The body had been placed in Mrs. Tropenell's own room, that is, in the very room, as the cook, who had been in the house close on thirty-five years, explained to some of the members of the jury, where poor Mr. Oliver had been born.

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

From this reading It was arranged between Lord St. Amant and the coroner--who was his lordship's own medical attendant (when he required a medical attendant, which was seldom)--that the inquest should be held at Freshley Manor.

which person or people

From this reading It was arranged between Lord St. Amant and the coroner--who was his lordship's own medical attendant (when he required a medical attendant, which was seldom)--that the inquest should be held at Freshley Manor.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Rather to the disapproval of some of the Pewsbury people, but with the sympathetic understanding of others, Mrs. Tropenell, by her own desire, was present at the inquest; and, supporting her on the painful occasion, was her nearest neighbour and almost daughter, Mrs. Pavely.

a late time of life

From this reading The body had been placed in Mrs. Tropenell's own room, that is, in the very room, as the cook, who had been in the house close on thirty-five years, explained to some of the members of the jury, where poor Mr. Oliver had been born.