used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When she arrived it was too dark for her to see her surroundings; but the pure freshness of the country air, the silence after the bustle and noise of the London streets, the faint soughing of the wind in the trees, brought a thrill of peace and gladness to her, and as she stood at the low, wide door and gazed around the quaint, rambling hall she looked so pleased and comforted that the earl’s heart rejoiced.
matters of personal concern
From this reading The earl saw her pained face, and immediately determined to put all business affairs aside and take his wife down to Court Manor.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading Margery was strangely affected when she learned that Sir Douglas Gerant was dead.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When she arrived it was too dark for her to see her surroundings; but the pure freshness of the country air, the silence after the bustle and noise of the London streets, the faint soughing of the wind in the trees, brought a thrill of peace and gladness to her, and as she stood at the low, wide door and gazed around the quaint, rambling hall she looked so pleased and comforted that the earl’s heart rejoiced.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading So, on the afternoon following her visit to the late baronet, Margery was carried away from London to her new home.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading When she arrived it was too dark for her to see her surroundings; but the pure freshness of the country air, the silence after the bustle and noise of the London streets, the faint soughing of the wind in the trees, brought a thrill of peace and gladness to her, and as she stood at the low, wide door and gazed around the quaint, rambling hall she looked so pleased and comforted that the earl’s heart rejoiced.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The earl saw her pained face, and immediately determined to put all business affairs aside and take his wife down to Court Manor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The earl saw her pained face, and immediately determined to put all business affairs aside and take his wife down to Court Manor.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading When she arrived it was too dark for her to see her surroundings; but the pure freshness of the country air, the silence after the bustle and noise of the London streets, the faint soughing of the wind in the trees, brought a thrill of peace and gladness to her, and as she stood at the low, wide door and gazed around the quaint, rambling hall she looked so pleased and comforted that the earl’s heart rejoiced.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading When she arrived it was too dark for her to see her surroundings; but the pure freshness of the country air, the silence after the bustle and noise of the London streets, the faint soughing of the wind in the trees, brought a thrill of peace and gladness to her, and as she stood at the low, wide door and gazed around the quaint, rambling hall she looked so pleased and comforted that the earl’s heart rejoiced.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When she arrived it was too dark for her to see her surroundings; but the pure freshness of the country air, the silence after the bustle and noise of the London streets, the faint soughing of the wind in the trees, brought a thrill of peace and gladness to her, and as she stood at the low, wide door and gazed around the quaint, rambling hall she looked so pleased and comforted that the earl’s heart rejoiced.
on or to one side
From this reading The earl saw her pained face, and immediately determined to put all business affairs aside and take his wife down to Court Manor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When she arrived it was too dark for her to see her surroundings; but the pure freshness of the country air, the silence after the bustle and noise of the London streets, the faint soughing of the wind in the trees, brought a thrill of peace and gladness to her, and as she stood at the low, wide door and gazed around the quaint, rambling hall she looked so pleased and comforted that the earl’s heart rejoiced.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading So, on the afternoon following her visit to the late baronet, Margery was carried away from London to her new home.
banishverbUS /ˈbænɪʃ/
expel from a community or group
From this reading She could not banish from her mind the thought that in some way her presence had caused him distress.
baronetnounUS /ˈberənət/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading So, on the afternoon following her visit to the late baronet, Margery was carried away from London to her new home.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading When she arrived it was too dark for her to see her surroundings; but the pure freshness of the country air, the silence after the bustle and noise of the London streets, the faint soughing of the wind in the trees, brought a thrill of peace and gladness to her, and as she stood at the low, wide door and gazed around the quaint, rambling hall she looked so pleased and comforted that the earl’s heart rejoiced.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The earl saw her pained face, and immediately determined to put all business affairs aside and take his wife down to Court Manor.
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading When she arrived it was too dark for her to see her surroundings; but the pure freshness of the country air, the silence after the bustle and noise of the London streets, the faint soughing of the wind in the trees, brought a thrill of peace and gladness to her, and as she stood at the low, wide door and gazed around the quaint, rambling hall she looked so pleased and comforted that the earl’s heart rejoiced.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When she arrived it was too dark for her to see her surroundings; but the pure freshness of the country air, the silence after the bustle and noise of the London streets, the faint soughing of the wind in the trees, brought a thrill of peace and gladness to her, and as she stood at the low, wide door and gazed around the quaint, rambling hall she looked so pleased and comforted that the earl’s heart rejoiced.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading So, on the afternoon following her visit to the late baronet, Margery was carried away from London to her new home.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading She could not banish from her mind the thought that in some way her presence had caused him distress.
comfortedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtɪd/
made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress
From this reading When she arrived it was too dark for her to see her surroundings; but the pure freshness of the country air, the silence after the bustle and noise of the London streets, the faint soughing of the wind in the trees, brought a thrill of peace and gladness to her, and as she stood at the low, wide door and gazed around the quaint, rambling hall she looked so pleased and comforted that the earl’s heart rejoiced.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could not banish from her mind the thought that in some way her presence had caused him distress.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading When she arrived it was too dark for her to see her surroundings; but the pure freshness of the country air, the silence after the bustle and noise of the London streets, the faint soughing of the wind in the trees, brought a thrill of peace and gladness to her, and as she stood at the low, wide door and gazed around the quaint, rambling hall she looked so pleased and comforted that the earl’s heart rejoiced.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The earl saw her pained face, and immediately determined to put all business affairs aside and take his wife down to Court Manor.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading When she arrived it was too dark for her to see her surroundings; but the pure freshness of the country air, the silence after the bustle and noise of the London streets, the faint soughing of the wind in the trees, brought a thrill of peace and gladness to her, and as she stood at the low, wide door and gazed around the quaint, rambling hall she looked so pleased and comforted that the earl’s heart rejoiced.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Margery was strangely affected when she learned that Sir Douglas Gerant was dead.
characterized by great determination
From this reading The earl saw her pained face, and immediately determined to put all business affairs aside and take his wife down to Court Manor.
psychological suffering
From this reading She could not banish from her mind the thought that in some way her presence had caused him distress.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading When she arrived it was too dark for her to see her surroundings; but the pure freshness of the country air, the silence after the bustle and noise of the London streets, the faint soughing of the wind in the trees, brought a thrill of peace and gladness to her, and as she stood at the low, wide door and gazed around the quaint, rambling hall she looked so pleased and comforted that the earl’s heart rejoiced.
DouglasnounUS /ˈdʌɡləs/
United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)
From this reading Margery was strangely affected when she learned that Sir Douglas Gerant was dead.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The earl saw her pained face, and immediately determined to put all business affairs aside and take his wife down to Court Manor.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading The earl saw her pained face, and immediately determined to put all business affairs aside and take his wife down to Court Manor.
earl'snounUS /ɜːrlz/
possessive form of “earl” — a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading When she arrived it was too dark for her to see her surroundings; but the pure freshness of the country air, the silence after the bustle and noise of the London streets, the faint soughing of the wind in the trees, brought a thrill of peace and gladness to her, and as she stood at the low, wide door and gazed around the quaint, rambling hall she looked so pleased and comforted that the earl’s heart rejoiced.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The earl saw her pained face, and immediately determined to put all business affairs aside and take his wife down to Court Manor.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading When she arrived it was too dark for her to see her surroundings; but the pure freshness of the country air, the silence after the bustle and noise of the London streets, the faint soughing of the wind in the trees, brought a thrill of peace and gladness to her, and as she stood at the low, wide door and gazed around the quaint, rambling hall she looked so pleased and comforted that the earl’s heart rejoiced.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading So, on the afternoon following her visit to the late baronet, Margery was carried away from London to her new home.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When she arrived it was too dark for her to see her surroundings; but the pure freshness of the country air, the silence after the bustle and noise of the London streets, the faint soughing of the wind in the trees, brought a thrill of peace and gladness to her, and as she stood at the low, wide door and gazed around the quaint, rambling hall she looked so pleased and comforted that the earl’s heart rejoiced.
freshnessnounUS /ˈfreʃnəs/
the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated
From this reading When she arrived it was too dark for her to see her surroundings; but the pure freshness of the country air, the silence after the bustle and noise of the London streets, the faint soughing of the wind in the trees, brought a thrill of peace and gladness to her, and as she stood at the low, wide door and gazed around the quaint, rambling hall she looked so pleased and comforted that the earl’s heart rejoiced.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She could not banish from her mind the thought that in some way her presence had caused him distress.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading When she arrived it was too dark for her to see her surroundings; but the pure freshness of the country air, the silence after the bustle and noise of the London streets, the faint soughing of the wind in the trees, brought a thrill of peace and gladness to her, and as she stood at the low, wide door and gazed around the quaint, rambling hall she looked so pleased and comforted that the earl’s heart rejoiced.
Gerant
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Margery was strangely affected when she learned that Sir Douglas Gerant was dead.
gladnessnoun
experiencing joy and pleasure
From this reading When she arrived it was too dark for her to see her surroundings; but the pure freshness of the country air, the silence after the bustle and noise of the London streets, the faint soughing of the wind in the trees, brought a thrill of peace and gladness to her, and as she stood at the low, wide door and gazed around the quaint, rambling hall she looked so pleased and comforted that the earl’s heart rejoiced.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She could not banish from her mind the thought that in some way her presence had caused him distress.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading When she arrived it was too dark for her to see her surroundings; but the pure freshness of the country air, the silence after the bustle and noise of the London streets, the faint soughing of the wind in the trees, brought a thrill of peace and gladness to her, and as she stood at the low, wide door and gazed around the quaint, rambling hall she looked so pleased and comforted that the earl’s heart rejoiced.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading When she arrived it was too dark for her to see her surroundings; but the pure freshness of the country air, the silence after the bustle and noise of the London streets, the faint soughing of the wind in the trees, brought a thrill of peace and gladness to her, and as she stood at the low, wide door and gazed around the quaint, rambling hall she looked so pleased and comforted that the earl’s heart rejoiced.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She could not banish from her mind the thought that in some way her presence had caused him distress.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She could not banish from her mind the thought that in some way her presence had caused him distress.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The earl saw her pained face, and immediately determined to put all business affairs aside and take his wife down to Court Manor.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading So, on the afternoon following her visit to the late baronet, Margery was carried away from London to her new home.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The earl saw her pained face, and immediately determined to put all business affairs aside and take his wife down to Court Manor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She could not banish from her mind the thought that in some way her presence had caused him distress.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When she arrived it was too dark for her to see her surroundings; but the pure freshness of the country air, the silence after the bustle and noise of the London streets, the faint soughing of the wind in the trees, brought a thrill of peace and gladness to her, and as she stood at the low, wide door and gazed around the quaint, rambling hall she looked so pleased and comforted that the earl’s heart rejoiced.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading So, on the afternoon following her visit to the late baronet, Margery was carried away from London to her new home.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Margery was strangely affected when she learned that Sir Douglas Gerant was dead.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading So, on the afternoon following her visit to the late baronet, Margery was carried away from London to her new home.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When she arrived it was too dark for her to see her surroundings; but the pure freshness of the country air, the silence after the bustle and noise of the London streets, the faint soughing of the wind in the trees, brought a thrill of peace and gladness to her, and as she stood at the low, wide door and gazed around the quaint, rambling hall she looked so pleased and comforted that the earl’s heart rejoiced.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading When she arrived it was too dark for her to see her surroundings; but the pure freshness of the country air, the silence after the bustle and noise of the London streets, the faint soughing of the wind in the trees, brought a thrill of peace and gladness to her, and as she stood at the low, wide door and gazed around the quaint, rambling hall she looked so pleased and comforted that the earl’s heart rejoiced.
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading The earl saw her pained face, and immediately determined to put all business affairs aside and take his wife down to Court Manor.
Margery
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Margery was strangely affected when she learned that Sir Douglas Gerant was dead.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading She could not banish from her mind the thought that in some way her presence had caused him distress.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading So, on the afternoon following her visit to the late baronet, Margery was carried away from London to her new home.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading When she arrived it was too dark for her to see her surroundings; but the pure freshness of the country air, the silence after the bustle and noise of the London streets, the faint soughing of the wind in the trees, brought a thrill of peace and gladness to her, and as she stood at the low, wide door and gazed around the quaint, rambling hall she looked so pleased and comforted that the earl’s heart rejoiced.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She could not banish from her mind the thought that in some way her presence had caused him distress.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When she arrived it was too dark for her to see her surroundings; but the pure freshness of the country air, the silence after the bustle and noise of the London streets, the faint soughing of the wind in the trees, brought a thrill of peace and gladness to her, and as she stood at the low, wide door and gazed around the quaint, rambling hall she looked so pleased and comforted that the earl’s heart rejoiced.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So, on the afternoon following her visit to the late baronet, Margery was carried away from London to her new home.
painedadjectiveUS /peɪnd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading The earl saw her pained face, and immediately determined to put all business affairs aside and take his wife down to Court Manor.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading When she arrived it was too dark for her to see her surroundings; but the pure freshness of the country air, the silence after the bustle and noise of the London streets, the faint soughing of the wind in the trees, brought a thrill of peace and gladness to her, and as she stood at the low, wide door and gazed around the quaint, rambling hall she looked so pleased and comforted that the earl’s heart rejoiced.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading When she arrived it was too dark for her to see her surroundings; but the pure freshness of the country air, the silence after the bustle and noise of the London streets, the faint soughing of the wind in the trees, brought a thrill of peace and gladness to her, and as she stood at the low, wide door and gazed around the quaint, rambling hall she looked so pleased and comforted that the earl’s heart rejoiced.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading She could not banish from her mind the thought that in some way her presence had caused him distress.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading When she arrived it was too dark for her to see her surroundings; but the pure freshness of the country air, the silence after the bustle and noise of the London streets, the faint soughing of the wind in the trees, brought a thrill of peace and gladness to her, and as she stood at the low, wide door and gazed around the quaint, rambling hall she looked so pleased and comforted that the earl’s heart rejoiced.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The earl saw her pained face, and immediately determined to put all business affairs aside and take his wife down to Court Manor.
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading When she arrived it was too dark for her to see her surroundings; but the pure freshness of the country air, the silence after the bustle and noise of the London streets, the faint soughing of the wind in the trees, brought a thrill of peace and gladness to her, and as she stood at the low, wide door and gazed around the quaint, rambling hall she looked so pleased and comforted that the earl’s heart rejoiced.
ramblingadjectiveUS /ˈræmblɪŋ/
spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly
From this reading When she arrived it was too dark for her to see her surroundings; but the pure freshness of the country air, the silence after the bustle and noise of the London streets, the faint soughing of the wind in the trees, brought a thrill of peace and gladness to her, and as she stood at the low, wide door and gazed around the quaint, rambling hall she looked so pleased and comforted that the earl’s heart rejoiced.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading When she arrived it was too dark for her to see her surroundings; but the pure freshness of the country air, the silence after the bustle and noise of the London streets, the faint soughing of the wind in the trees, brought a thrill of peace and gladness to her, and as she stood at the low, wide door and gazed around the quaint, rambling hall she looked so pleased and comforted that the earl’s heart rejoiced.
cut with a saw
From this reading The earl saw her pained face, and immediately determined to put all business affairs aside and take his wife down to Court Manor.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When she arrived it was too dark for her to see her surroundings; but the pure freshness of the country air, the silence after the bustle and noise of the London streets, the faint soughing of the wind in the trees, brought a thrill of peace and gladness to her, and as she stood at the low, wide door and gazed around the quaint, rambling hall she looked so pleased and comforted that the earl’s heart rejoiced.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Margery was strangely affected when she learned that Sir Douglas Gerant was dead.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading When she arrived it was too dark for her to see her surroundings; but the pure freshness of the country air, the silence after the bustle and noise of the London streets, the faint soughing of the wind in the trees, brought a thrill of peace and gladness to her, and as she stood at the low, wide door and gazed around the quaint, rambling hall she looked so pleased and comforted that the earl’s heart rejoiced.
term of address for a man
From this reading Margery was strangely affected when she learned that Sir Douglas Gerant was dead.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So, on the afternoon following her visit to the late baronet, Margery was carried away from London to her new home.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She could not banish from her mind the thought that in some way her presence had caused him distress.
soughingadjective
characterized by soft sounds
From this reading When she arrived it was too dark for her to see her surroundings; but the pure freshness of the country air, the silence after the bustle and noise of the London streets, the faint soughing of the wind in the trees, brought a thrill of peace and gladness to her, and as she stood at the low, wide door and gazed around the quaint, rambling hall she looked so pleased and comforted that the earl’s heart rejoiced.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading When she arrived it was too dark for her to see her surroundings; but the pure freshness of the country air, the silence after the bustle and noise of the London streets, the faint soughing of the wind in the trees, brought a thrill of peace and gladness to her, and as she stood at the low, wide door and gazed around the quaint, rambling hall she looked so pleased and comforted that the earl’s heart rejoiced.
in a strange manner
From this reading Margery was strangely affected when she learned that Sir Douglas Gerant was dead.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading When she arrived it was too dark for her to see her surroundings; but the pure freshness of the country air, the silence after the bustle and noise of the London streets, the faint soughing of the wind in the trees, brought a thrill of peace and gladness to her, and as she stood at the low, wide door and gazed around the quaint, rambling hall she looked so pleased and comforted that the earl’s heart rejoiced.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading When she arrived it was too dark for her to see her surroundings; but the pure freshness of the country air, the silence after the bustle and noise of the London streets, the faint soughing of the wind in the trees, brought a thrill of peace and gladness to her, and as she stood at the low, wide door and gazed around the quaint, rambling hall she looked so pleased and comforted that the earl’s heart rejoiced.
carry out
From this reading The earl saw her pained face, and immediately determined to put all business affairs aside and take his wife down to Court Manor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Margery was strangely affected when she learned that Sir Douglas Gerant was dead.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She could not banish from her mind the thought that in some way her presence had caused him distress.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She could not banish from her mind the thought that in some way her presence had caused him distress.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading When she arrived it was too dark for her to see her surroundings; but the pure freshness of the country air, the silence after the bustle and noise of the London streets, the faint soughing of the wind in the trees, brought a thrill of peace and gladness to her, and as she stood at the low, wide door and gazed around the quaint, rambling hall she looked so pleased and comforted that the earl’s heart rejoiced.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The earl saw her pained face, and immediately determined to put all business affairs aside and take his wife down to Court Manor.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading When she arrived it was too dark for her to see her surroundings; but the pure freshness of the country air, the silence after the bustle and noise of the London streets, the faint soughing of the wind in the trees, brought a thrill of peace and gladness to her, and as she stood at the low, wide door and gazed around the quaint, rambling hall she looked so pleased and comforted that the earl’s heart rejoiced.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading When she arrived it was too dark for her to see her surroundings; but the pure freshness of the country air, the silence after the bustle and noise of the London streets, the faint soughing of the wind in the trees, brought a thrill of peace and gladness to her, and as she stood at the low, wide door and gazed around the quaint, rambling hall she looked so pleased and comforted that the earl’s heart rejoiced.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading So, on the afternoon following her visit to the late baronet, Margery was carried away from London to her new home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Margery was strangely affected when she learned that Sir Douglas Gerant was dead.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She could not banish from her mind the thought that in some way her presence had caused him distress.
at the time that
From this reading Margery was strangely affected when she learned that Sir Douglas Gerant was dead.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading When she arrived it was too dark for her to see her surroundings; but the pure freshness of the country air, the silence after the bustle and noise of the London streets, the faint soughing of the wind in the trees, brought a thrill of peace and gladness to her, and as she stood at the low, wide door and gazed around the quaint, rambling hall she looked so pleased and comforted that the earl’s heart rejoiced.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The earl saw her pained face, and immediately determined to put all business affairs aside and take his wife down to Court Manor.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading When she arrived it was too dark for her to see her surroundings; but the pure freshness of the country air, the silence after the bustle and noise of the London streets, the faint soughing of the wind in the trees, brought a thrill of peace and gladness to her, and as she stood at the low, wide door and gazed around the quaint, rambling hall she looked so pleased and comforted that the earl’s heart rejoiced.
