Chapter XI

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

From this reading It was altogether a lovely autumn, like that beauteous season of five years ago, and Christabel and Angus wandered about the hills, and lingered by the trout stream in the warm green valley, almost as freely as they had done in the past.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was altogether a lovely autumn, like that beauteous season of five years ago, and Christabel and Angus wandered about the hills, and lingered by the trout stream in the warm green valley, almost as freely as they had done in the past.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading One day they all went up the hill, and crossed the ploughed field to the path among the gorse and heather above Pentargon Bay--and Dopsy and Mopsy climbed crags and knolls, and screamed affrightedly, and made a large display of boots, and were generally fascinating after their manner.

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From this reading One day they all went up the hill, and crossed the ploughed field to the path among the gorse and heather above Pentargon Bay--and Dopsy and Mopsy climbed crags and knolls, and screamed affrightedly, and made a large display of boots, and were generally fascinating after their manner.

later than; following

From this reading One day they all went up the hill, and crossed the ploughed field to the path among the gorse and heather above Pentargon Bay--and Dopsy and Mopsy climbed crags and knolls, and screamed affrightedly, and made a large display of boots, and were generally fascinating after their manner.

in the past

From this reading It was altogether a lovely autumn, like that beauteous season of five years ago, and Christabel and Angus wandered about the hills, and lingered by the trout stream in the warm green valley, almost as freely as they had done in the past.

(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 One day they all went up the hill, and crossed the ploughed field to the path among the gorse and heather above Pentargon Bay--and Dopsy and Mopsy climbed crags and knolls, and screamed affrightedly, and made a large display of boots, and were generally fascinating after their manner.

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

From this reading It was altogether a lovely autumn, like that beauteous season of five years ago, and Christabel and Angus wandered about the hills, and lingered by the trout stream in the warm green valley, almost as freely as they had done in the past.

Having no one else present.

From this reading They were never alone--Jessie Bridgeman was always with them--very often Dopsy and Mopsy--and sometimes Mr. Tregonell with Captain Vandeleur and half a dozen dogs.

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

From this reading It was altogether a lovely autumn, like that beauteous season of five years ago, and Christabel and Angus wandered about the hills, and lingered by the trout stream in the warm green valley, almost as freely as they had done in the past.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading They were never alone--Jessie Bridgeman was always with them--very often Dopsy and Mopsy--and sometimes Mr. Tregonell with Captain Vandeleur and half a dozen dogs.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading The autumn days crept by, sometimes grey and sad of aspect, sometimes radiant and sunny, as if summer had risen from her grave amidst fallen leaves and faded heather.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading One day they all went up the hill, and crossed the ploughed field to the path among the gorse and heather above Pentargon Bay--and Dopsy and Mopsy climbed crags and knolls, and screamed affrightedly, and made a large display of boots, and were generally fascinating after their manner.

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

From this reading The autumn days crept by, sometimes grey and sad of aspect, sometimes radiant and sunny, as if summer had risen from her grave amidst fallen leaves and faded heather.

Celtic god of love and beauty; patron deity of young men and women

From this reading It was altogether a lovely autumn, like that beauteous season of five years ago, and Christabel and Angus wandered about the hills, and lingered by the trout stream in the warm green valley, almost as freely as they had done in the past.

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

From this reading The autumn days crept by, sometimes grey and sad of aspect, sometimes radiant and sunny, as if summer had risen from her grave amidst fallen leaves and faded heather.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading The autumn days crept by, sometimes grey and sad of aspect, sometimes radiant and sunny, as if summer had risen from her grave amidst fallen leaves and faded heather.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading The autumn days crept by, sometimes grey and sad of aspect, sometimes radiant and sunny, as if summer had risen from her grave amidst fallen leaves and faded heather.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading One day they all went up the hill, and crossed the ploughed field to the path among the gorse and heather above Pentargon Bay--and Dopsy and Mopsy climbed crags and knolls, and screamed affrightedly, and made a large display of boots, and were generally fascinating after their manner.

(poetic) beautiful, especially to the sight

From this reading It was altogether a lovely autumn, like that beauteous season of five years ago, and Christabel and Angus wandered about the hills, and lingered by the trout stream in the warm green valley, almost as freely as they had done in the past.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading One day they all went up the hill, and crossed the ploughed field to the path among the gorse and heather above Pentargon Bay--and Dopsy and Mopsy climbed crags and knolls, and screamed affrightedly, and made a large display of boots, and were generally fascinating after their manner.

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From this reading They were never alone--Jessie Bridgeman was always with them--very often Dopsy and Mopsy--and sometimes Mr. Tregonell with Captain Vandeleur and half a dozen dogs.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The autumn days crept by, sometimes grey and sad of aspect, sometimes radiant and sunny, as if summer had risen from her grave amidst fallen leaves and faded heather.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading They were never alone--Jessie Bridgeman was always with them--very often Dopsy and Mopsy--and sometimes Mr. Tregonell with Captain Vandeleur and half a dozen dogs.

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

From this reading It was altogether a lovely autumn, like that beauteous season of five years ago, and Christabel and Angus wandered about the hills, and lingered by the trout stream in the warm green valley, almost as freely as they had done in the past.

(Greek mythology) a sorceress who detained Odysseus on her island and turned his men into swine

From this reading "WHO KNOWS NOT CIRCE?"

past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading One day they all went up the hill, and crossed the ploughed field to the path among the gorse and heather above Pentargon Bay--and Dopsy and Mopsy climbed crags and knolls, and screamed affrightedly, and made a large display of boots, and were generally fascinating after their manner.

plural of “crag” — a steep rugged rock or cliff

From this reading One day they all went up the hill, and crossed the ploughed field to the path among the gorse and heather above Pentargon Bay--and Dopsy and Mopsy climbed crags and knolls, and screamed affrightedly, and made a large display of boots, and were generally fascinating after their manner.

inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading The autumn days crept by, sometimes grey and sad of aspect, sometimes radiant and sunny, as if summer had risen from her grave amidst fallen leaves and faded heather.

placed crosswise

From this reading One day they all went up the hill, and crossed the ploughed field to the path among the gorse and heather above Pentargon Bay--and Dopsy and Mopsy climbed crags and knolls, and screamed affrightedly, and made a large display of boots, and were generally fascinating after their manner.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading One day they all went up the hill, and crossed the ploughed field to the path among the gorse and heather above Pentargon Bay--and Dopsy and Mopsy climbed crags and knolls, and screamed affrightedly, and made a large display of boots, and were generally fascinating after their manner.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The autumn days crept by, sometimes grey and sad of aspect, sometimes radiant and sunny, as if summer had risen from her grave amidst fallen leaves and faded heather.

something intended to communicate a particular impression

From this reading One day they all went up the hill, and crossed the ploughed field to the path among the gorse and heather above Pentargon Bay--and Dopsy and Mopsy climbed crags and knolls, and screamed affrightedly, and made a large display of boots, and were generally fascinating after their manner.

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading They were never alone--Jessie Bridgeman was always with them--very often Dopsy and Mopsy--and sometimes Mr. Tregonell with Captain Vandeleur and half a dozen dogs.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading It was altogether a lovely autumn, like that beauteous season of five years ago, and Christabel and Angus wandered about the hills, and lingered by the trout stream in the warm green valley, almost as freely as they had done in the past.

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

From this reading They were never alone--Jessie Bridgeman was always with them--very often Dopsy and Mopsy--and sometimes Mr. Tregonell with Captain Vandeleur and half a dozen dogs.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading They were never alone--Jessie Bridgeman was always with them--very often Dopsy and Mopsy--and sometimes Mr. Tregonell with Captain Vandeleur and half a dozen dogs.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading The autumn days crept by, sometimes grey and sad of aspect, sometimes radiant and sunny, as if summer had risen from her grave amidst fallen leaves and faded heather.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading The autumn days crept by, sometimes grey and sad of aspect, sometimes radiant and sunny, as if summer had risen from her grave amidst fallen leaves and faded heather.

capable of arousing and holding the attention

From this reading One day they all went up the hill, and crossed the ploughed field to the path among the gorse and heather above Pentargon Bay--and Dopsy and Mopsy climbed crags and knolls, and screamed affrightedly, and made a large display of boots, and were generally fascinating after their manner.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading One day they all went up the hill, and crossed the ploughed field to the path among the gorse and heather above Pentargon Bay--and Dopsy and Mopsy climbed crags and knolls, and screamed affrightedly, and made a large display of boots, and were generally fascinating after their manner.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading It was altogether a lovely autumn, like that beauteous season of five years ago, and Christabel and Angus wandered about the hills, and lingered by the trout stream in the warm green valley, almost as freely as they had done in the past.

in a free manner

From this reading It was altogether a lovely autumn, like that beauteous season of five years ago, and Christabel and Angus wandered about the hills, and lingered by the trout stream in the warm green valley, almost as freely as they had done in the past.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The autumn days crept by, sometimes grey and sad of aspect, sometimes radiant and sunny, as if summer had risen from her grave amidst fallen leaves and faded heather.

usually; as a rule

From this reading One day they all went up the hill, and crossed the ploughed field to the path among the gorse and heather above Pentargon Bay--and Dopsy and Mopsy climbed crags and knolls, and screamed affrightedly, and made a large display of boots, and were generally fascinating after their manner.

very spiny and dense evergreen shrub with fragrant golden-yellow flowers; common throughout western Europe

From this reading One day they all went up the hill, and crossed the ploughed field to the path among the gorse and heather above Pentargon Bay--and Dopsy and Mopsy climbed crags and knolls, and screamed affrightedly, and made a large display of boots, and were generally fascinating after their manner.

death of a person

From this reading The autumn days crept by, sometimes grey and sad of aspect, sometimes radiant and sunny, as if summer had risen from her grave amidst fallen leaves and faded heather.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading It was altogether a lovely autumn, like that beauteous season of five years ago, and Christabel and Angus wandered about the hills, and lingered by the trout stream in the warm green valley, almost as freely as they had done in the past.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading The autumn days crept by, sometimes grey and sad of aspect, sometimes radiant and sunny, as if summer had risen from her grave amidst fallen leaves and faded heather.

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

From this reading The autumn days crept by, sometimes grey and sad of aspect, sometimes radiant and sunny, as if summer had risen from her grave amidst fallen leaves and faded heather.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading They were never alone--Jessie Bridgeman was always with them--very often Dopsy and Mopsy--and sometimes Mr. Tregonell with Captain Vandeleur and half a dozen dogs.

common Old World heath represented by many varieties; low evergreen grown widely in the northern hemisphere

From this reading The autumn days crept by, sometimes grey and sad of aspect, sometimes radiant and sunny, as if summer had risen from her grave amidst fallen leaves and faded heather.

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

From this reading The autumn days crept by, sometimes grey and sad of aspect, sometimes radiant and sunny, as if summer had risen from her grave amidst fallen leaves and faded heather.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading One day they all went up the hill, and crossed the ploughed field to the path among the gorse and heather above Pentargon Bay--and Dopsy and Mopsy climbed crags and knolls, and screamed affrightedly, and made a large display of boots, and were generally fascinating after their manner.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading It was altogether a lovely autumn, like that beauteous season of five years ago, and Christabel and Angus wandered about the hills, and lingered by the trout stream in the warm green valley, almost as freely as they had done in the past.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The autumn days crept by, sometimes grey and sad of aspect, sometimes radiant and sunny, as if summer had risen from her grave amidst fallen leaves and faded heather.

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

From this reading It was altogether a lovely autumn, like that beauteous season of five years ago, and Christabel and Angus wandered about the hills, and lingered by the trout stream in the warm green valley, almost as freely as they had done in the past.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was altogether a lovely autumn, like that beauteous season of five years ago, and Christabel and Angus wandered about the hills, and lingered by the trout stream in the warm green valley, almost as freely as they had done in the past.

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

From this reading They were never alone--Jessie Bridgeman was always with them--very often Dopsy and Mopsy--and sometimes Mr. Tregonell with Captain Vandeleur and half a dozen dogs.

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

From this reading One day they all went up the hill, and crossed the ploughed field to the path among the gorse and heather above Pentargon Bay--and Dopsy and Mopsy climbed crags and knolls, and screamed affrightedly, and made a large display of boots, and were generally fascinating after their manner.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading "WHO KNOWS NOT CIRCE?"

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading One day they all went up the hill, and crossed the ploughed field to the path among the gorse and heather above Pentargon Bay--and Dopsy and Mopsy climbed crags and knolls, and screamed affrightedly, and made a large display of boots, and were generally fascinating after their manner.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading The autumn days crept by, sometimes grey and sad of aspect, sometimes radiant and sunny, as if summer had risen from her grave amidst fallen leaves and faded heather.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It was altogether a lovely autumn, like that beauteous season of five years ago, and Christabel and Angus wandered about the hills, and lingered by the trout stream in the warm green valley, almost as freely as they had done in the past.

past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading It was altogether a lovely autumn, like that beauteous season of five years ago, and Christabel and Angus wandered about the hills, and lingered by the trout stream in the warm green valley, almost as freely as they had done in the past.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading It was altogether a lovely autumn, like that beauteous season of five years ago, and Christabel and Angus wandered about the hills, and lingered by the trout stream in the warm green valley, almost as freely as they had done in the past.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading One day they all went up the hill, and crossed the ploughed field to the path among the gorse and heather above Pentargon Bay--and Dopsy and Mopsy climbed crags and knolls, and screamed affrightedly, and made a large display of boots, and were generally fascinating after their manner.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading One day they all went up the hill, and crossed the ploughed field to the path among the gorse and heather above Pentargon Bay--and Dopsy and Mopsy climbed crags and knolls, and screamed affrightedly, and made a large display of boots, and were generally fascinating after their manner.

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From this reading They were never alone--Jessie Bridgeman was always with them--very often Dopsy and Mopsy--and sometimes Mr. Tregonell with Captain Vandeleur and half a dozen dogs.

a form of address for a man

From this reading They were never alone--Jessie Bridgeman was always with them--very often Dopsy and Mopsy--and sometimes Mr. Tregonell with Captain Vandeleur and half a dozen dogs.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading They were never alone--Jessie Bridgeman was always with them--very often Dopsy and Mopsy--and sometimes Mr. Tregonell with Captain Vandeleur and half a dozen dogs.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "WHO KNOWS NOT CIRCE?"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The autumn days crept by, sometimes grey and sad of aspect, sometimes radiant and sunny, as if summer had risen from her grave amidst fallen leaves and faded heather.

many times at short intervals

From this reading They were never alone--Jessie Bridgeman was always with them--very often Dopsy and Mopsy--and sometimes Mr. Tregonell with Captain Vandeleur and half a dozen dogs.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One day they all went up the hill, and crossed the ploughed field to the path among the gorse and heather above Pentargon Bay--and Dopsy and Mopsy climbed crags and knolls, and screamed affrightedly, and made a large display of boots, and were generally fascinating after their manner.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading It was altogether a lovely autumn, like that beauteous season of five years ago, and Christabel and Angus wandered about the hills, and lingered by the trout stream in the warm green valley, almost as freely as they had done in the past.

a course of conduct

From this reading One day they all went up the hill, and crossed the ploughed field to the path among the gorse and heather above Pentargon Bay--and Dopsy and Mopsy climbed crags and knolls, and screamed affrightedly, and made a large display of boots, and were generally fascinating after their manner.

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

From this reading One day they all went up the hill, and crossed the ploughed field to the path among the gorse and heather above Pentargon Bay--and Dopsy and Mopsy climbed crags and knolls, and screamed affrightedly, and made a large display of boots, and were generally fascinating after their manner.

(of farmland) broken and turned over with a plow

From this reading One day they all went up the hill, and crossed the ploughed field to the path among the gorse and heather above Pentargon Bay--and Dopsy and Mopsy climbed crags and knolls, and screamed affrightedly, and made a large display of boots, and were generally fascinating after their manner.

radiating or as if radiating light

From this reading The autumn days crept by, sometimes grey and sad of aspect, sometimes radiant and sunny, as if summer had risen from her grave amidst fallen leaves and faded heather.

(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon

From this reading The autumn days crept by, sometimes grey and sad of aspect, sometimes radiant and sunny, as if summer had risen from her grave amidst fallen leaves and faded heather.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading The autumn days crept by, sometimes grey and sad of aspect, sometimes radiant and sunny, as if summer had risen from her grave amidst fallen leaves and faded heather.

past form of “scream” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading One day they all went up the hill, and crossed the ploughed field to the path among the gorse and heather above Pentargon Bay--and Dopsy and Mopsy climbed crags and knolls, and screamed affrightedly, and made a large display of boots, and were generally fascinating after their manner.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading It was altogether a lovely autumn, like that beauteous season of five years ago, and Christabel and Angus wandered about the hills, and lingered by the trout stream in the warm green valley, almost as freely as they had done in the past.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading The autumn days crept by, sometimes grey and sad of aspect, sometimes radiant and sunny, as if summer had risen from her grave amidst fallen leaves and faded heather.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading It was altogether a lovely autumn, like that beauteous season of five years ago, and Christabel and Angus wandered about the hills, and lingered by the trout stream in the warm green valley, almost as freely as they had done in the past.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading The autumn days crept by, sometimes grey and sad of aspect, sometimes radiant and sunny, as if summer had risen from her grave amidst fallen leaves and faded heather.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading The autumn days crept by, sometimes grey and sad of aspect, sometimes radiant and sunny, as if summer had risen from her grave amidst fallen leaves and faded heather.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was altogether a lovely autumn, like that beauteous season of five years ago, and Christabel and Angus wandered about the hills, and lingered by the trout stream in the warm green valley, almost as freely as they had done in the past.

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

From this reading The autumn days crept by, sometimes grey and sad of aspect, sometimes radiant and sunny, as if summer had risen from her grave amidst fallen leaves and faded heather.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading One day they all went up the hill, and crossed the ploughed field to the path among the gorse and heather above Pentargon Bay--and Dopsy and Mopsy climbed crags and knolls, and screamed affrightedly, and made a large display of boots, and were generally fascinating after their manner.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They were never alone--Jessie Bridgeman was always with them--very often Dopsy and Mopsy--and sometimes Mr. Tregonell with Captain Vandeleur and half a dozen dogs.

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

From this reading It was altogether a lovely autumn, like that beauteous season of five years ago, and Christabel and Angus wandered about the hills, and lingered by the trout stream in the warm green valley, almost as freely as they had done in the past.

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

From this reading One day they all went up the hill, and crossed the ploughed field to the path among the gorse and heather above Pentargon Bay--and Dopsy and Mopsy climbed crags and knolls, and screamed affrightedly, and made a large display of boots, and were generally fascinating after their manner.

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

From this reading They were never alone--Jessie Bridgeman was always with them--very often Dopsy and Mopsy--and sometimes Mr. Tregonell with Captain Vandeleur and half a dozen dogs.

flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes

From this reading It was altogether a lovely autumn, like that beauteous season of five years ago, and Christabel and Angus wandered about the hills, and lingered by the trout stream in the warm green valley, almost as freely as they had done in the past.

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

From this reading One day they all went up the hill, and crossed the ploughed field to the path among the gorse and heather above Pentargon Bay--and Dopsy and Mopsy climbed crags and knolls, and screamed affrightedly, and made a large display of boots, and were generally fascinating after their manner.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading It was altogether a lovely autumn, like that beauteous season of five years ago, and Christabel and Angus wandered about the hills, and lingered by the trout stream in the warm green valley, almost as freely as they had done in the past.

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

From this reading They were never alone--Jessie Bridgeman was always with them--very often Dopsy and Mopsy--and sometimes Mr. Tregonell with Captain Vandeleur and half a dozen dogs.

precisely as stated

From this reading They were never alone--Jessie Bridgeman was always with them--very often Dopsy and Mopsy--and sometimes Mr. Tregonell with Captain Vandeleur and half a dozen dogs.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading It was altogether a lovely autumn, like that beauteous season of five years ago, and Christabel and Angus wandered about the hills, and lingered by the trout stream in the warm green valley, almost as freely as they had done in the past.

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

From this reading It was altogether a lovely autumn, like that beauteous season of five years ago, and Christabel and Angus wandered about the hills, and lingered by the trout stream in the warm green valley, almost as freely as they had done in the past.

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

From this reading It was altogether a lovely autumn, like that beauteous season of five years ago, and Christabel and Angus wandered about the hills, and lingered by the trout stream in the warm green valley, almost as freely as they had done in the past.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading One day they all went up the hill, and crossed the ploughed field to the path among the gorse and heather above Pentargon Bay--and Dopsy and Mopsy climbed crags and knolls, and screamed affrightedly, and made a large display of boots, and were generally fascinating after their manner.

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

From this reading They were never alone--Jessie Bridgeman was always with them--very often Dopsy and Mopsy--and sometimes Mr. Tregonell with Captain Vandeleur and half a dozen dogs.

which person or people

From this reading "WHO KNOWS NOT CIRCE?"

in the company of; together with

From this reading They were never alone--Jessie Bridgeman was always with them--very often Dopsy and Mopsy--and sometimes Mr. Tregonell with Captain Vandeleur and half a dozen dogs.

a late time of life

From this reading It was altogether a lovely autumn, like that beauteous season of five years ago, and Christabel and Angus wandered about the hills, and lingered by the trout stream in the warm green valley, almost as freely as they had done in the past.