used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The lady from the gold mines remained in the house, taking such excellent care of the rooms and the furniture that she had gradually settled down as a permanent inmate, in the character of a salaried housekeeper.
a-getting
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From this reading “I’m a-getting too old to be bouncing round prospecting with the boys, and so I reckon I had better sit down in this comfortable sitiwation for the rest of my life,” she confided to Miss Bayard, one February morning, when that descendant of the great duke honored her by coming to spend the day at Mondreer.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was three years after the Forces left Mondreer, and they had never returned to it.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading The farm was managed by Jesse Barnes, the capable overseer, and the sales were arranged by Mr. Copp, the family agent, who remitted the revenues of the estate in quarterly installments to Mr. Force.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was three years after the Forces left Mondreer, and they had never returned to it.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading The farm was managed by Jesse Barnes, the capable overseer, and the sales were arranged by Mr. Copp, the family agent, who remitted the revenues of the estate in quarterly installments to Mr. Force.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The lady from the gold mines remained in the house, taking such excellent care of the rooms and the furniture that she had gradually settled down as a permanent inmate, in the character of a salaried housekeeper.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I’m a-getting too old to be bouncing round prospecting with the boys, and so I reckon I had better sit down in this comfortable sitiwation for the rest of my life,” she confided to Miss Bayard, one February morning, when that descendant of the great duke honored her by coming to spend the day at Mondreer.
Barnes
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From this reading The farm was managed by Jesse Barnes, the capable overseer, and the sales were arranged by Mr. Copp, the family agent, who remitted the revenues of the estate in quarterly installments to Mr. Force.
BayardnounUS /ˈbeɪərd/
French soldier said to be fearless and chivalrous (1473-1524)
From this reading “I’m a-getting too old to be bouncing round prospecting with the boys, and so I reckon I had better sit down in this comfortable sitiwation for the rest of my life,” she confided to Miss Bayard, one February morning, when that descendant of the great duke honored her by coming to spend the day at Mondreer.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “I’m a-getting too old to be bouncing round prospecting with the boys, and so I reckon I had better sit down in this comfortable sitiwation for the rest of my life,” she confided to Miss Bayard, one February morning, when that descendant of the great duke honored her by coming to spend the day at Mondreer.
(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 “I’m a-getting too old to be bouncing round prospecting with the boys, and so I reckon I had better sit down in this comfortable sitiwation for the rest of my life,” she confided to Miss Bayard, one February morning, when that descendant of the great duke honored her by coming to spend the day at Mondreer.
bouncingnounUS /ˈbaʊnsɪŋ/
rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts)
From this reading “I’m a-getting too old to be bouncing round prospecting with the boys, and so I reckon I had better sit down in this comfortable sitiwation for the rest of my life,” she confided to Miss Bayard, one February morning, when that descendant of the great duke honored her by coming to spend the day at Mondreer.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading “I’m a-getting too old to be bouncing round prospecting with the boys, and so I reckon I had better sit down in this comfortable sitiwation for the rest of my life,” she confided to Miss Bayard, one February morning, when that descendant of the great duke honored her by coming to spend the day at Mondreer.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The farm was managed by Jesse Barnes, the capable overseer, and the sales were arranged by Mr. Copp, the family agent, who remitted the revenues of the estate in quarterly installments to Mr. Force.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading The farm was managed by Jesse Barnes, the capable overseer, and the sales were arranged by Mr. Copp, the family agent, who remitted the revenues of the estate in quarterly installments to Mr. Force.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The lady from the gold mines remained in the house, taking such excellent care of the rooms and the furniture that she had gradually settled down as a permanent inmate, in the character of a salaried housekeeper.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The lady from the gold mines remained in the house, taking such excellent care of the rooms and the furniture that she had gradually settled down as a permanent inmate, in the character of a salaried housekeeper.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading “I’m a-getting too old to be bouncing round prospecting with the boys, and so I reckon I had better sit down in this comfortable sitiwation for the rest of my life,” she confided to Miss Bayard, one February morning, when that descendant of the great duke honored her by coming to spend the day at Mondreer.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading “I’m a-getting too old to be bouncing round prospecting with the boys, and so I reckon I had better sit down in this comfortable sitiwation for the rest of my life,” she confided to Miss Bayard, one February morning, when that descendant of the great duke honored her by coming to spend the day at Mondreer.
confidedverbUS /kənˈfaɪdɪd/
past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading “I’m a-getting too old to be bouncing round prospecting with the boys, and so I reckon I had better sit down in this comfortable sitiwation for the rest of my life,” she confided to Miss Bayard, one February morning, when that descendant of the great duke honored her by coming to spend the day at Mondreer.
Copp
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From this reading The farm was managed by Jesse Barnes, the capable overseer, and the sales were arranged by Mr. Copp, the family agent, who remitted the revenues of the estate in quarterly installments to Mr. Force.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “I’m a-getting too old to be bouncing round prospecting with the boys, and so I reckon I had better sit down in this comfortable sitiwation for the rest of my life,” she confided to Miss Bayard, one February morning, when that descendant of the great duke honored her by coming to spend the day at Mondreer.
descendantnounUS /dɪˈsendənt/
a person considered as descended from some ancestor
From this reading “I’m a-getting too old to be bouncing round prospecting with the boys, and so I reckon I had better sit down in this comfortable sitiwation for the rest of my life,” she confided to Miss Bayard, one February morning, when that descendant of the great duke honored her by coming to spend the day at Mondreer.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The lady from the gold mines remained in the house, taking such excellent care of the rooms and the furniture that she had gradually settled down as a permanent inmate, in the character of a salaried housekeeper.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading “I’m a-getting too old to be bouncing round prospecting with the boys, and so I reckon I had better sit down in this comfortable sitiwation for the rest of my life,” she confided to Miss Bayard, one February morning, when that descendant of the great duke honored her by coming to spend the day at Mondreer.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading The farm was managed by Jesse Barnes, the capable overseer, and the sales were arranged by Mr. Copp, the family agent, who remitted the revenues of the estate in quarterly installments to Mr. Force.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading The lady from the gold mines remained in the house, taking such excellent care of the rooms and the furniture that she had gradually settled down as a permanent inmate, in the character of a salaried housekeeper.
a social unit living together
From this reading The farm was managed by Jesse Barnes, the capable overseer, and the sales were arranged by Mr. Copp, the family agent, who remitted the revenues of the estate in quarterly installments to Mr. Force.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading The farm was managed by Jesse Barnes, the capable overseer, and the sales were arranged by Mr. Copp, the family agent, who remitted the revenues of the estate in quarterly installments to Mr. Force.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading “I’m a-getting too old to be bouncing round prospecting with the boys, and so I reckon I had better sit down in this comfortable sitiwation for the rest of my life,” she confided to Miss Bayard, one February morning, when that descendant of the great duke honored her by coming to spend the day at Mondreer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I’m a-getting too old to be bouncing round prospecting with the boys, and so I reckon I had better sit down in this comfortable sitiwation for the rest of my life,” she confided to Miss Bayard, one February morning, when that descendant of the great duke honored her by coming to spend the day at Mondreer.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The farm was managed by Jesse Barnes, the capable overseer, and the sales were arranged by Mr. Copp, the family agent, who remitted the revenues of the estate in quarterly installments to Mr. Force.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading It was three years after the Forces left Mondreer, and they had never returned to it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The lady from the gold mines remained in the house, taking such excellent care of the rooms and the furniture that she had gradually settled down as a permanent inmate, in the character of a salaried housekeeper.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading The lady from the gold mines remained in the house, taking such excellent care of the rooms and the furniture that she had gradually settled down as a permanent inmate, in the character of a salaried housekeeper.
coins made of gold
From this reading The lady from the gold mines remained in the house, taking such excellent care of the rooms and the furniture that she had gradually settled down as a permanent inmate, in the character of a salaried housekeeper.
in a gradual manner
From this reading The lady from the gold mines remained in the house, taking such excellent care of the rooms and the furniture that she had gradually settled down as a permanent inmate, in the character of a salaried housekeeper.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “I’m a-getting too old to be bouncing round prospecting with the boys, and so I reckon I had better sit down in this comfortable sitiwation for the rest of my life,” she confided to Miss Bayard, one February morning, when that descendant of the great duke honored her by coming to spend the day at Mondreer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was three years after the Forces left Mondreer, and they had never returned to it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “I’m a-getting too old to be bouncing round prospecting with the boys, and so I reckon I had better sit down in this comfortable sitiwation for the rest of my life,” she confided to Miss Bayard, one February morning, when that descendant of the great duke honored her by coming to spend the day at Mondreer.
honoredadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading “I’m a-getting too old to be bouncing round prospecting with the boys, and so I reckon I had better sit down in this comfortable sitiwation for the rest of my life,” she confided to Miss Bayard, one February morning, when that descendant of the great duke honored her by coming to spend the day at Mondreer.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The lady from the gold mines remained in the house, taking such excellent care of the rooms and the furniture that she had gradually settled down as a permanent inmate, in the character of a salaried housekeeper.
housekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading The lady from the gold mines remained in the house, taking such excellent care of the rooms and the furniture that she had gradually settled down as a permanent inmate, in the character of a salaried housekeeper.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I’m a-getting too old to be bouncing round prospecting with the boys, and so I reckon I had better sit down in this comfortable sitiwation for the rest of my life,” she confided to Miss Bayard, one February morning, when that descendant of the great duke honored her by coming to spend the day at Mondreer.
I'm
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From this reading “I’m a-getting too old to be bouncing round prospecting with the boys, and so I reckon I had better sit down in this comfortable sitiwation for the rest of my life,” she confided to Miss Bayard, one February morning, when that descendant of the great duke honored her by coming to spend the day at Mondreer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The farm was managed by Jesse Barnes, the capable overseer, and the sales were arranged by Mr. Copp, the family agent, who remitted the revenues of the estate in quarterly installments to Mr. Force.
inmatenounUS /ˈɪnmeɪt/
one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading The lady from the gold mines remained in the house, taking such excellent care of the rooms and the furniture that she had gradually settled down as a permanent inmate, in the character of a salaried housekeeper.
installmentsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstɔːlmənts/
plural of “installment” — a payment of part of a debt; usually paid at regular intervals
From this reading The farm was managed by Jesse Barnes, the capable overseer, and the sales were arranged by Mr. Copp, the family agent, who remitted the revenues of the estate in quarterly installments to Mr. Force.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was three years after the Forces left Mondreer, and they had never returned to it.
Jesse
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From this reading The farm was managed by Jesse Barnes, the capable overseer, and the sales were arranged by Mr. Copp, the family agent, who remitted the revenues of the estate in quarterly installments to Mr. Force.
and nothing more
From this reading “That’s just what I sez myself.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The lady from the gold mines remained in the house, taking such excellent care of the rooms and the furniture that she had gradually settled down as a permanent inmate, in the character of a salaried housekeeper.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading It was three years after the Forces left Mondreer, and they had never returned to it.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “I’m a-getting too old to be bouncing round prospecting with the boys, and so I reckon I had better sit down in this comfortable sitiwation for the rest of my life,” she confided to Miss Bayard, one February morning, when that descendant of the great duke honored her by coming to spend the day at Mondreer.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading The farm was managed by Jesse Barnes, the capable overseer, and the sales were arranged by Mr. Copp, the family agent, who remitted the revenues of the estate in quarterly installments to Mr. Force.
minesnounUS /maɪnz/
plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
From this reading The lady from the gold mines remained in the house, taking such excellent care of the rooms and the furniture that she had gradually settled down as a permanent inmate, in the character of a salaried housekeeper.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “I’m a-getting too old to be bouncing round prospecting with the boys, and so I reckon I had better sit down in this comfortable sitiwation for the rest of my life,” she confided to Miss Bayard, one February morning, when that descendant of the great duke honored her by coming to spend the day at Mondreer.
Mondreer
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From this reading It was three years after the Forces left Mondreer, and they had never returned to it.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “I’m a-getting too old to be bouncing round prospecting with the boys, and so I reckon I had better sit down in this comfortable sitiwation for the rest of my life,” she confided to Miss Bayard, one February morning, when that descendant of the great duke honored her by coming to spend the day at Mondreer.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The farm was managed by Jesse Barnes, the capable overseer, and the sales were arranged by Mr. Copp, the family agent, who remitted the revenues of the estate in quarterly installments to Mr. Force.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I’m a-getting too old to be bouncing round prospecting with the boys, and so I reckon I had better sit down in this comfortable sitiwation for the rest of my life,” she confided to Miss Bayard, one February morning, when that descendant of the great duke honored her by coming to spend the day at Mondreer.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “That’s just what I sez myself.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It was three years after the Forces left Mondreer, and they had never returned to it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The farm was managed by Jesse Barnes, the capable overseer, and the sales were arranged by Mr. Copp, the family agent, who remitted the revenues of the estate in quarterly installments to Mr. Force.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “I’m a-getting too old to be bouncing round prospecting with the boys, and so I reckon I had better sit down in this comfortable sitiwation for the rest of my life,” she confided to Miss Bayard, one February morning, when that descendant of the great duke honored her by coming to spend the day at Mondreer.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “I’m a-getting too old to be bouncing round prospecting with the boys, and so I reckon I had better sit down in this comfortable sitiwation for the rest of my life,” she confided to Miss Bayard, one February morning, when that descendant of the great duke honored her by coming to spend the day at Mondreer.
overseernounUS /ˈoʊvərˈsiːər/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading The farm was managed by Jesse Barnes, the capable overseer, and the sales were arranged by Mr. Copp, the family agent, who remitted the revenues of the estate in quarterly installments to Mr. Force.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading The lady from the gold mines remained in the house, taking such excellent care of the rooms and the furniture that she had gradually settled down as a permanent inmate, in the character of a salaried housekeeper.
prospectingverbUS /ˌprɔːˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “prospect” — search for something desirable
From this reading “I’m a-getting too old to be bouncing round prospecting with the boys, and so I reckon I had better sit down in this comfortable sitiwation for the rest of my life,” she confided to Miss Bayard, one February morning, when that descendant of the great duke honored her by coming to spend the day at Mondreer.
quarterlyadjectiveUS /ˈkwɔːrtərli/
of or relating to or consisting of a quarter
From this reading The farm was managed by Jesse Barnes, the capable overseer, and the sales were arranged by Mr. Copp, the family agent, who remitted the revenues of the estate in quarterly installments to Mr. Force.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading “I’m a-getting too old to be bouncing round prospecting with the boys, and so I reckon I had better sit down in this comfortable sitiwation for the rest of my life,” she confided to Miss Bayard, one February morning, when that descendant of the great duke honored her by coming to spend the day at Mondreer.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The lady from the gold mines remained in the house, taking such excellent care of the rooms and the furniture that she had gradually settled down as a permanent inmate, in the character of a salaried housekeeper.
remittedverbUS /riˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “remit” — send (money) in payment
From this reading The farm was managed by Jesse Barnes, the capable overseer, and the sales were arranged by Mr. Copp, the family agent, who remitted the revenues of the estate in quarterly installments to Mr. Force.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading “I’m a-getting too old to be bouncing round prospecting with the boys, and so I reckon I had better sit down in this comfortable sitiwation for the rest of my life,” she confided to Miss Bayard, one February morning, when that descendant of the great duke honored her by coming to spend the day at Mondreer.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It was three years after the Forces left Mondreer, and they had never returned to it.
revenuesnounUS /ˈrevənuːz/
plural of “revenue” — the entire amount of income before any deductions are made
From this reading The farm was managed by Jesse Barnes, the capable overseer, and the sales were arranged by Mr. Copp, the family agent, who remitted the revenues of the estate in quarterly installments to Mr. Force.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading The lady from the gold mines remained in the house, taking such excellent care of the rooms and the furniture that she had gradually settled down as a permanent inmate, in the character of a salaried housekeeper.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading “I’m a-getting too old to be bouncing round prospecting with the boys, and so I reckon I had better sit down in this comfortable sitiwation for the rest of my life,” she confided to Miss Bayard, one February morning, when that descendant of the great duke honored her by coming to spend the day at Mondreer.
salariedadjectiveUS /ˈsælərid/
receiving a salary
From this reading The lady from the gold mines remained in the house, taking such excellent care of the rooms and the furniture that she had gradually settled down as a permanent inmate, in the character of a salaried housekeeper.
salesnounUS /seɪlz/
income (at invoice values) received for goods and services over some given period of time
From this reading The farm was managed by Jesse Barnes, the capable overseer, and the sales were arranged by Mr. Copp, the family agent, who remitted the revenues of the estate in quarterly installments to Mr. Force.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading The lady from the gold mines remained in the house, taking such excellent care of the rooms and the furniture that she had gradually settled down as a permanent inmate, in the character of a salaried housekeeper.
sez
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From this reading “That’s just what I sez myself.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The lady from the gold mines remained in the house, taking such excellent care of the rooms and the furniture that she had gradually settled down as a permanent inmate, in the character of a salaried housekeeper.
be seated
From this reading “I’m a-getting too old to be bouncing round prospecting with the boys, and so I reckon I had better sit down in this comfortable sitiwation for the rest of my life,” she confided to Miss Bayard, one February morning, when that descendant of the great duke honored her by coming to spend the day at Mondreer.
sitiwation
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From this reading “I’m a-getting too old to be bouncing round prospecting with the boys, and so I reckon I had better sit down in this comfortable sitiwation for the rest of my life,” she confided to Miss Bayard, one February morning, when that descendant of the great duke honored her by coming to spend the day at Mondreer.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “I’m a-getting too old to be bouncing round prospecting with the boys, and so I reckon I had better sit down in this comfortable sitiwation for the rest of my life,” she confided to Miss Bayard, one February morning, when that descendant of the great duke honored her by coming to spend the day at Mondreer.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading “I’m a-getting too old to be bouncing round prospecting with the boys, and so I reckon I had better sit down in this comfortable sitiwation for the rest of my life,” she confided to Miss Bayard, one February morning, when that descendant of the great duke honored her by coming to spend the day at Mondreer.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The lady from the gold mines remained in the house, taking such excellent care of the rooms and the furniture that she had gradually settled down as a permanent inmate, in the character of a salaried housekeeper.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The lady from the gold mines remained in the house, taking such excellent care of the rooms and the furniture that she had gradually settled down as a permanent inmate, in the character of a salaried housekeeper.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The lady from the gold mines remained in the house, taking such excellent care of the rooms and the furniture that she had gradually settled down as a permanent inmate, in the character of a salaried housekeeper.
That's
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From this reading “That’s just what I sez myself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was three years after the Forces left Mondreer, and they had never returned to it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was three years after the Forces left Mondreer, and they had never returned to it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I’m a-getting too old to be bouncing round prospecting with the boys, and so I reckon I had better sit down in this comfortable sitiwation for the rest of my life,” she confided to Miss Bayard, one February morning, when that descendant of the great duke honored her by coming to spend the day at Mondreer.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It was three years after the Forces left Mondreer, and they had never returned to it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was three years after the Forces left Mondreer, and they had never returned to it.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “I’m a-getting too old to be bouncing round prospecting with the boys, and so I reckon I had better sit down in this comfortable sitiwation for the rest of my life,” she confided to Miss Bayard, one February morning, when that descendant of the great duke honored her by coming to spend the day at Mondreer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was three years after the Forces left Mondreer, and they had never returned to it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The farm was managed by Jesse Barnes, the capable overseer, and the sales were arranged by Mr. Copp, the family agent, who remitted the revenues of the estate in quarterly installments to Mr. Force.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “That’s just what I sez myself.
at the time that
From this reading “I’m a-getting too old to be bouncing round prospecting with the boys, and so I reckon I had better sit down in this comfortable sitiwation for the rest of my life,” she confided to Miss Bayard, one February morning, when that descendant of the great duke honored her by coming to spend the day at Mondreer.
which person or people
From this reading The farm was managed by Jesse Barnes, the capable overseer, and the sales were arranged by Mr. Copp, the family agent, who remitted the revenues of the estate in quarterly installments to Mr. Force.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I’m a-getting too old to be bouncing round prospecting with the boys, and so I reckon I had better sit down in this comfortable sitiwation for the rest of my life,” she confided to Miss Bayard, one February morning, when that descendant of the great duke honored her by coming to spend the day at Mondreer.
a late time of life
From this reading It was three years after the Forces left Mondreer, and they had never returned to it.
