Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading They had waved their handkerchiefs until the dock at Hoboken was nothing more than a blur to them and they felt sure that the _Laurens_ was little more than a speck to the friends that had turned up to see them off.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Jimmy Lufton, of course, just to show that there was no hard feeling, as he whispered to Molly, was there, also, doing everything for their comfort; finding their luggage; engaging the steamer chairs; seeing to it that the stewardess understood about the baths before breakfast; and attending to many things of the importance of which Molly and her mother were ignorant.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading Mrs. Brown and her daughter Molly were at last safely off on what they called their "great adventure."

in addition

From this reading Jimmy Lufton, of course, just to show that there was no hard feeling, as he whispered to Molly, was there, also, doing everything for their comfort; finding their luggage; engaging the steamer chairs; seeing to it that the stewardess understood about the baths before breakfast; and attending to many things of the importance of which Molly and her mother were ignorant.

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

From this reading Mrs. Brown and her daughter Molly were at last safely off on what they called their "great adventure."

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Molly's classmates at Wellington College, Katherine and Edith Williams, Edith with the nice, new husband whom Molly was overjoyed to meet, had appeared, bearing books and candy for the trip.

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

From this reading Jimmy Lufton, of course, just to show that there was no hard feeling, as he whispered to Molly, was there, also, doing everything for their comfort; finding their luggage; engaging the steamer chairs; seeing to it that the stewardess understood about the baths before breakfast; and attending to many things of the importance of which Molly and her mother were ignorant.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mrs. Brown and her daughter Molly were at last safely off on what they called their "great adventure."

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Jimmy Lufton, of course, just to show that there was no hard feeling, as he whispered to Molly, was there, also, doing everything for their comfort; finding their luggage; engaging the steamer chairs; seeing to it that the stewardess understood about the baths before breakfast; and attending to many things of the importance of which Molly and her mother were ignorant.

plural of “bath” — a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)

From this reading Jimmy Lufton, of course, just to show that there was no hard feeling, as he whispered to Molly, was there, also, doing everything for their comfort; finding their luggage; engaging the steamer chairs; seeing to it that the stewardess understood about the baths before breakfast; and attending to many things of the importance of which Molly and her mother were ignorant.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading Molly's classmates at Wellington College, Katherine and Edith Williams, Edith with the nice, new husband whom Molly was overjoyed to meet, had appeared, bearing books and candy for the trip.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Jimmy Lufton, of course, just to show that there was no hard feeling, as he whispered to Molly, was there, also, doing everything for their comfort; finding their luggage; engaging the steamer chairs; seeing to it that the stewardess understood about the baths before breakfast; and attending to many things of the importance of which Molly and her mother were ignorant.

become glassy; lose clear vision

From this reading They had waved their handkerchiefs until the dock at Hoboken was nothing more than a blur to them and they felt sure that the _Laurens_ was little more than a speck to the friends that had turned up to see them off.

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From this reading BON VOYAGE.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading Molly's classmates at Wellington College, Katherine and Edith Williams, Edith with the nice, new husband whom Molly was overjoyed to meet, had appeared, bearing books and candy for the trip.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Jimmy Lufton, of course, just to show that there was no hard feeling, as he whispered to Molly, was there, also, doing everything for their comfort; finding their luggage; engaging the steamer chairs; seeing to it that the stewardess understood about the baths before breakfast; and attending to many things of the importance of which Molly and her mother were ignorant.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading Mrs. Brown and her daughter Molly were at last safely off on what they called their "great adventure."

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Mrs. Brown and her daughter Molly were at last safely off on what they called their "great adventure."

a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts

From this reading Molly's classmates at Wellington College, Katherine and Edith Williams, Edith with the nice, new husband whom Molly was overjoyed to meet, had appeared, bearing books and candy for the trip.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Jimmy Lufton, of course, just to show that there was no hard feeling, as he whispered to Molly, was there, also, doing everything for their comfort; finding their luggage; engaging the steamer chairs; seeing to it that the stewardess understood about the baths before breakfast; and attending to many things of the importance of which Molly and her mother were ignorant.

plural of “classmate” — an acquaintance that you go to school with

From this reading Molly's classmates at Wellington College, Katherine and Edith Williams, Edith with the nice, new husband whom Molly was overjoyed to meet, had appeared, bearing books and candy for the trip.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading Molly's classmates at Wellington College, Katherine and Edith Williams, Edith with the nice, new husband whom Molly was overjoyed to meet, had appeared, bearing books and candy for the trip.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading Jimmy Lufton, of course, just to show that there was no hard feeling, as he whispered to Molly, was there, also, doing everything for their comfort; finding their luggage; engaging the steamer chairs; seeing to it that the stewardess understood about the baths before breakfast; and attending to many things of the importance of which Molly and her mother were ignorant.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Jimmy Lufton, of course, just to show that there was no hard feeling, as he whispered to Molly, was there, also, doing everything for their comfort; finding their luggage; engaging the steamer chairs; seeing to it that the stewardess understood about the baths before breakfast; and attending to many things of the importance of which Molly and her mother were ignorant.

a female human offspring

From this reading Mrs. Brown and her daughter Molly were at last safely off on what they called their "great adventure."

an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial

From this reading They had waved their handkerchiefs until the dock at Hoboken was nothing more than a blur to them and they felt sure that the _Laurens_ was little more than a speck to the friends that had turned up to see them off.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Jimmy Lufton, of course, just to show that there was no hard feeling, as he whispered to Molly, was there, also, doing everything for their comfort; finding their luggage; engaging the steamer chairs; seeing to it that the stewardess understood about the baths before breakfast; and attending to many things of the importance of which Molly and her mother were ignorant.

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From this reading Molly's classmates at Wellington College, Katherine and Edith Williams, Edith with the nice, new husband whom Molly was overjoyed to meet, had appeared, bearing books and candy for the trip.

attracting or delighting

From this reading Jimmy Lufton, of course, just to show that there was no hard feeling, as he whispered to Molly, was there, also, doing everything for their comfort; finding their luggage; engaging the steamer chairs; seeing to it that the stewardess understood about the baths before breakfast; and attending to many things of the importance of which Molly and her mother were ignorant.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Jimmy Lufton, of course, just to show that there was no hard feeling, as he whispered to Molly, was there, also, doing everything for their comfort; finding their luggage; engaging the steamer chairs; seeing to it that the stewardess understood about the baths before breakfast; and attending to many things of the importance of which Molly and her mother were ignorant.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Jimmy Lufton, of course, just to show that there was no hard feeling, as he whispered to Molly, was there, also, doing everything for their comfort; finding their luggage; engaging the steamer chairs; seeing to it that the stewardess understood about the baths before breakfast; and attending to many things of the importance of which Molly and her mother were ignorant.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading They had waved their handkerchiefs until the dock at Hoboken was nothing more than a blur to them and they felt sure that the _Laurens_ was little more than a speck to the friends that had turned up to see them off.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Jimmy Lufton, of course, just to show that there was no hard feeling, as he whispered to Molly, was there, also, doing everything for their comfort; finding their luggage; engaging the steamer chairs; seeing to it that the stewardess understood about the baths before breakfast; and attending to many things of the importance of which Molly and her mother were ignorant.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Molly's classmates at Wellington College, Katherine and Edith Williams, Edith with the nice, new husband whom Molly was overjoyed to meet, had appeared, bearing books and candy for the trip.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading They had waved their handkerchiefs until the dock at Hoboken was nothing more than a blur to them and they felt sure that the _Laurens_ was little more than a speck to the friends that had turned up to see them off.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Mrs. Brown and her daughter Molly were at last safely off on what they called their "great adventure."

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

From this reading They had waved their handkerchiefs until the dock at Hoboken was nothing more than a blur to them and they felt sure that the _Laurens_ was little more than a speck to the friends that had turned up to see them off.

plural of “handkerchief” — a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

From this reading They had waved their handkerchiefs until the dock at Hoboken was nothing more than a blur to them and they felt sure that the _Laurens_ was little more than a speck to the friends that had turned up to see them off.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Jimmy Lufton, of course, just to show that there was no hard feeling, as he whispered to Molly, was there, also, doing everything for their comfort; finding their luggage; engaging the steamer chairs; seeing to it that the stewardess understood about the baths before breakfast; and attending to many things of the importance of which Molly and her mother were ignorant.

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

From this reading Jimmy Lufton, of course, just to show that there was no hard feeling, as he whispered to Molly, was there, also, doing everything for their comfort; finding their luggage; engaging the steamer chairs; seeing to it that the stewardess understood about the baths before breakfast; and attending to many things of the importance of which Molly and her mother were ignorant.

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

From this reading Mrs. Brown and her daughter Molly were at last safely off on what they called their "great adventure."

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From this reading They had waved their handkerchiefs until the dock at Hoboken was nothing more than a blur to them and they felt sure that the _Laurens_ was little more than a speck to the friends that had turned up to see them off.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Molly's classmates at Wellington College, Katherine and Edith Williams, Edith with the nice, new husband whom Molly was overjoyed to meet, had appeared, bearing books and candy for the trip.

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading Jimmy Lufton, of course, just to show that there was no hard feeling, as he whispered to Molly, was there, also, doing everything for their comfort; finding their luggage; engaging the steamer chairs; seeing to it that the stewardess understood about the baths before breakfast; and attending to many things of the importance of which Molly and her mother were ignorant.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading Jimmy Lufton, of course, just to show that there was no hard feeling, as he whispered to Molly, was there, also, doing everything for their comfort; finding their luggage; engaging the steamer chairs; seeing to it that the stewardess understood about the baths before breakfast; and attending to many things of the importance of which Molly and her mother were ignorant.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Jimmy Lufton, of course, just to show that there was no hard feeling, as he whispered to Molly, was there, also, doing everything for their comfort; finding their luggage; engaging the steamer chairs; seeing to it that the stewardess understood about the baths before breakfast; and attending to many things of the importance of which Molly and her mother were ignorant.

to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

From this reading Jimmy Lufton, of course, just to show that there was no hard feeling, as he whispered to Molly, was there, also, doing everything for their comfort; finding their luggage; engaging the steamer chairs; seeing to it that the stewardess understood about the baths before breakfast; and attending to many things of the importance of which Molly and her mother were ignorant.

and nothing more

From this reading Jimmy Lufton, of course, just to show that there was no hard feeling, as he whispered to Molly, was there, also, doing everything for their comfort; finding their luggage; engaging the steamer chairs; seeing to it that the stewardess understood about the baths before breakfast; and attending to many things of the importance of which Molly and her mother were ignorant.

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

From this reading Molly's classmates at Wellington College, Katherine and Edith Williams, Edith with the nice, new husband whom Molly was overjoyed to meet, had appeared, bearing books and candy for the trip.

immediately past

From this reading Mrs. Brown and her daughter Molly were at last safely off on what they called their "great adventure."

leader of the American Revolution and president of the Continental Congress (1724-1792)

From this reading They had waved their handkerchiefs until the dock at Hoboken was nothing more than a blur to them and they felt sure that the _Laurens_ was little more than a speck to the friends that had turned up to see them off.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading They had waved their handkerchiefs until the dock at Hoboken was nothing more than a blur to them and they felt sure that the _Laurens_ was little more than a speck to the friends that had turned up to see them off.

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

From this reading Jimmy Lufton, of course, just to show that there was no hard feeling, as he whispered to Molly, was there, also, doing everything for their comfort; finding their luggage; engaging the steamer chairs; seeing to it that the stewardess understood about the baths before breakfast; and attending to many things of the importance of which Molly and her mother were ignorant.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading Jimmy Lufton, of course, just to show that there was no hard feeling, as he whispered to Molly, was there, also, doing everything for their comfort; finding their luggage; engaging the steamer chairs; seeing to it that the stewardess understood about the baths before breakfast; and attending to many things of the importance of which Molly and her mother were ignorant.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Jimmy Lufton, of course, just to show that there was no hard feeling, as he whispered to Molly, was there, also, doing everything for their comfort; finding their luggage; engaging the steamer chairs; seeing to it that the stewardess understood about the baths before breakfast; and attending to many things of the importance of which Molly and her mother were ignorant.

come together

From this reading Molly's classmates at Wellington College, Katherine and Edith Williams, Edith with the nice, new husband whom Molly was overjoyed to meet, had appeared, bearing books and candy for the trip.

popular aquarium fish

From this reading Mrs. Brown and her daughter Molly were at last safely off on what they called their "great adventure."

possessive form of “molly” — popular aquarium fish

From this reading Molly's classmates at Wellington College, Katherine and Edith Williams, Edith with the nice, new husband whom Molly was overjoyed to meet, had appeared, bearing books and candy for the trip.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading They had waved their handkerchiefs until the dock at Hoboken was nothing more than a blur to them and they felt sure that the _Laurens_ was little more than a speck to the friends that had turned up to see them off.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Jimmy Lufton, of course, just to show that there was no hard feeling, as he whispered to Molly, was there, also, doing everything for their comfort; finding their luggage; engaging the steamer chairs; seeing to it that the stewardess understood about the baths before breakfast; and attending to many things of the importance of which Molly and her mother were ignorant.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Brown and her daughter Molly were at last safely off on what they called their "great adventure."

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Molly's classmates at Wellington College, Katherine and Edith Williams, Edith with the nice, new husband whom Molly was overjoyed to meet, had appeared, bearing books and candy for the trip.

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading Molly's classmates at Wellington College, Katherine and Edith Williams, Edith with the nice, new husband whom Molly was overjoyed to meet, had appeared, bearing books and candy for the trip.

not any; not one

From this reading Jimmy Lufton, of course, just to show that there was no hard feeling, as he whispered to Molly, was there, also, doing everything for their comfort; finding their luggage; engaging the steamer chairs; seeing to it that the stewardess understood about the baths before breakfast; and attending to many things of the importance of which Molly and her mother were ignorant.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading They had waved their handkerchiefs until the dock at Hoboken was nothing more than a blur to them and they felt sure that the _Laurens_ was little more than a speck to the friends that had turned up to see them off.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Jimmy Lufton, of course, just to show that there was no hard feeling, as he whispered to Molly, was there, also, doing everything for their comfort; finding their luggage; engaging the steamer chairs; seeing to it that the stewardess understood about the baths before breakfast; and attending to many things of the importance of which Molly and her mother were ignorant.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Mrs. Brown and her daughter Molly were at last safely off on what they called their "great adventure."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mrs. Brown and her daughter Molly were at last safely off on what they called their "great adventure."

extremely joyful

From this reading Molly's classmates at Wellington College, Katherine and Edith Williams, Edith with the nice, new husband whom Molly was overjoyed to meet, had appeared, bearing books and candy for the trip.

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading Mrs. Brown and her daughter Molly were at last safely off on what they called their "great adventure."

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading They had waved their handkerchiefs until the dock at Hoboken was nothing more than a blur to them and they felt sure that the _Laurens_ was little more than a speck to the friends that had turned up to see them off.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Jimmy Lufton, of course, just to show that there was no hard feeling, as he whispered to Molly, was there, also, doing everything for their comfort; finding their luggage; engaging the steamer chairs; seeing to it that the stewardess understood about the baths before breakfast; and attending to many things of the importance of which Molly and her mother were ignorant.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Jimmy Lufton, of course, just to show that there was no hard feeling, as he whispered to Molly, was there, also, doing everything for their comfort; finding their luggage; engaging the steamer chairs; seeing to it that the stewardess understood about the baths before breakfast; and attending to many things of the importance of which Molly and her mother were ignorant.

a very small spot

From this reading They had waved their handkerchiefs until the dock at Hoboken was nothing more than a blur to them and they felt sure that the _Laurens_ was little more than a speck to the friends that had turned up to see them off.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading Jimmy Lufton, of course, just to show that there was no hard feeling, as he whispered to Molly, was there, also, doing everything for their comfort; finding their luggage; engaging the steamer chairs; seeing to it that the stewardess understood about the baths before breakfast; and attending to many things of the importance of which Molly and her mother were ignorant.

a woman steward on an airplane

From this reading Jimmy Lufton, of course, just to show that there was no hard feeling, as he whispered to Molly, was there, also, doing everything for their comfort; finding their luggage; engaging the steamer chairs; seeing to it that the stewardess understood about the baths before breakfast; and attending to many things of the importance of which Molly and her mother were ignorant.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading They had waved their handkerchiefs until the dock at Hoboken was nothing more than a blur to them and they felt sure that the _Laurens_ was little more than a speck to the friends that had turned up to see them off.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading They had waved their handkerchiefs until the dock at Hoboken was nothing more than a blur to them and they felt sure that the _Laurens_ was little more than a speck to the friends that had turned up to see them off.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They had waved their handkerchiefs until the dock at Hoboken was nothing more than a blur to them and they felt sure that the _Laurens_ was little more than a speck to the friends that had turned up to see them off.

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

From this reading They had waved their handkerchiefs until the dock at Hoboken was nothing more than a blur to them and they felt sure that the _Laurens_ was little more than a speck to the friends that had turned up to see them off.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Brown and her daughter Molly were at last safely off on what they called their "great adventure."

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They had waved their handkerchiefs until the dock at Hoboken was nothing more than a blur to them and they felt sure that the _Laurens_ was little more than a speck to the friends that had turned up to see them off.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Jimmy Lufton, of course, just to show that there was no hard feeling, as he whispered to Molly, was there, also, doing everything for their comfort; finding their luggage; engaging the steamer chairs; seeing to it that the stewardess understood about the baths before breakfast; and attending to many things of the importance of which Molly and her mother were ignorant.

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

From this reading Mrs. Brown and her daughter Molly were at last safely off on what they called their "great adventure."

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Jimmy Lufton, of course, just to show that there was no hard feeling, as he whispered to Molly, was there, also, doing everything for their comfort; finding their luggage; engaging the steamer chairs; seeing to it that the stewardess understood about the baths before breakfast; and attending to many things of the importance of which Molly and her mother were ignorant.

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

From this reading They had waved their handkerchiefs until the dock at Hoboken was nothing more than a blur to them and they felt sure that the _Laurens_ was little more than a speck to the friends that had turned up to see them off.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading Molly's classmates at Wellington College, Katherine and Edith Williams, Edith with the nice, new husband whom Molly was overjoyed to meet, had appeared, bearing books and candy for the trip.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading They had waved their handkerchiefs until the dock at Hoboken was nothing more than a blur to them and they felt sure that the _Laurens_ was little more than a speck to the friends that had turned up to see them off.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading Jimmy Lufton, of course, just to show that there was no hard feeling, as he whispered to Molly, was there, also, doing everything for their comfort; finding their luggage; engaging the steamer chairs; seeing to it that the stewardess understood about the baths before breakfast; and attending to many things of the importance of which Molly and her mother were ignorant.

up to a particular time

From this reading They had waved their handkerchiefs until the dock at Hoboken was nothing more than a blur to them and they felt sure that the _Laurens_ was little more than a speck to the friends that had turned up to see them off.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading They had waved their handkerchiefs until the dock at Hoboken was nothing more than a blur to them and they felt sure that the _Laurens_ was little more than a speck to the friends that had turned up to see them off.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading BON VOYAGE.

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

From this reading They had waved their handkerchiefs until the dock at Hoboken was nothing more than a blur to them and they felt sure that the _Laurens_ was little more than a speck to the friends that had turned up to see them off.

past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod

From this reading They had waved their handkerchiefs until the dock at Hoboken was nothing more than a blur to them and they felt sure that the _Laurens_ was little more than a speck to the friends that had turned up to see them off.

British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852)

From this reading Molly's classmates at Wellington College, Katherine and Edith Williams, Edith with the nice, new husband whom Molly was overjoyed to meet, had appeared, bearing books and candy for the trip.

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

From this reading Mrs. Brown and her daughter Molly were at last safely off on what they called their "great adventure."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Mrs. Brown and her daughter Molly were at last safely off on what they called their "great adventure."

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

From this reading Jimmy Lufton, of course, just to show that there was no hard feeling, as he whispered to Molly, was there, also, doing everything for their comfort; finding their luggage; engaging the steamer chairs; seeing to it that the stewardess understood about the baths before breakfast; and attending to many things of the importance of which Molly and her mother were ignorant.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading Jimmy Lufton, of course, just to show that there was no hard feeling, as he whispered to Molly, was there, also, doing everything for their comfort; finding their luggage; engaging the steamer chairs; seeing to it that the stewardess understood about the baths before breakfast; and attending to many things of the importance of which Molly and her mother were ignorant.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Molly's classmates at Wellington College, Katherine and Edith Williams, Edith with the nice, new husband whom Molly was overjoyed to meet, had appeared, bearing books and candy for the trip.

United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)

From this reading Molly's classmates at Wellington College, Katherine and Edith Williams, Edith with the nice, new husband whom Molly was overjoyed to meet, had appeared, bearing books and candy for the trip.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Molly's classmates at Wellington College, Katherine and Edith Williams, Edith with the nice, new husband whom Molly was overjoyed to meet, had appeared, bearing books and candy for the trip.