used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Soon after dawn I received a note from Isaacs, saying that he had business with the Maharajah of Baithopoor about some precious stones, but that he would be ready to go with me to call on Mr. Currie Ghyrkins at ten o'clock, or soon after.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Soon after dawn I received a note from Isaacs, saying that he had business with the Maharajah of Baithopoor about some precious stones, but that he would be ready to go with me to call on Mr. Currie Ghyrkins at ten o'clock, or soon after.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In Simla people make morning calls in the morning instead of after dark, as in more civilised countries.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had been thinking a great deal about the events of the previous evening, and I was looking forward to my next meeting with Isaacs with intense interest.
subject to appointment
From this reading At the appointed time, therefore, I was ready, and we mounted and sallied forth into the bright autumn day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In Simla people make morning calls in the morning instead of after dark, as in more civilised countries.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Soon after dawn I received a note from Isaacs, saying that he had business with the Maharajah of Baithopoor about some precious stones, but that he would be ready to go with me to call on Mr. Currie Ghyrkins at ten o'clock, or soon after.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading At the appointed time, therefore, I was ready, and we mounted and sallied forth into the bright autumn day.
Baithopoor
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From this reading Soon after dawn I received a note from Isaacs, saying that he had business with the Maharajah of Baithopoor about some precious stones, but that he would be ready to go with me to call on Mr. Currie Ghyrkins at ten o'clock, or soon after.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Soon after dawn I received a note from Isaacs, saying that he had business with the Maharajah of Baithopoor about some precious stones, but that he would be ready to go with me to call on Mr. Currie Ghyrkins at ten o'clock, or soon after.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I had been thinking a great deal about the events of the previous evening, and I was looking forward to my next meeting with Isaacs with intense interest.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading At the appointed time, therefore, I was ready, and we mounted and sallied forth into the bright autumn day.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Soon after dawn I received a note from Isaacs, saying that he had business with the Maharajah of Baithopoor about some precious stones, but that he would be ready to go with me to call on Mr. Currie Ghyrkins at ten o'clock, or soon after.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Soon after dawn I received a note from Isaacs, saying that he had business with the Maharajah of Baithopoor about some precious stones, but that he would be ready to go with me to call on Mr. Currie Ghyrkins at ten o'clock, or soon after.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Soon after dawn I received a note from Isaacs, saying that he had business with the Maharajah of Baithopoor about some precious stones, but that he would be ready to go with me to call on Mr. Currie Ghyrkins at ten o'clock, or soon after.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading In Simla people make morning calls in the morning instead of after dark, as in more civilised countries.
civilisedadjective
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading In Simla people make morning calls in the morning instead of after dark, as in more civilised countries.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading After what had passed, nothing could be such a test of his true feelings as the visit to Miss Westonhaugh, which we proposed to make together, and I promised myself to lose no gesture, no word, no expression, which might throw light on the question that interested me--whether such a union were practical, possible, and wise.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading In Simla people make morning calls in the morning instead of after dark, as in more civilised countries.
Currie
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From this reading Soon after dawn I received a note from Isaacs, saying that he had business with the Maharajah of Baithopoor about some precious stones, but that he would be ready to go with me to call on Mr. Currie Ghyrkins at ten o'clock, or soon after.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading In Simla people make morning calls in the morning instead of after dark, as in more civilised countries.
the first light of day
From this reading Soon after dawn I received a note from Isaacs, saying that he had business with the Maharajah of Baithopoor about some precious stones, but that he would be ready to go with me to call on Mr. Currie Ghyrkins at ten o'clock, or soon after.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading At the appointed time, therefore, I was ready, and we mounted and sallied forth into the bright autumn day.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading I had been thinking a great deal about the events of the previous evening, and I was looking forward to my next meeting with Isaacs with intense interest.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading I had been thinking a great deal about the events of the previous evening, and I was looking forward to my next meeting with Isaacs with intense interest.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading I had been thinking a great deal about the events of the previous evening, and I was looking forward to my next meeting with Isaacs with intense interest.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading After what had passed, nothing could be such a test of his true feelings as the visit to Miss Westonhaugh, which we proposed to make together, and I promised myself to lose no gesture, no word, no expression, which might throw light on the question that interested me--whether such a union were practical, possible, and wise.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading After what had passed, nothing could be such a test of his true feelings as the visit to Miss Westonhaugh, which we proposed to make together, and I promised myself to lose no gesture, no word, no expression, which might throw light on the question that interested me--whether such a union were practical, possible, and wise.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading At the appointed time, therefore, I was ready, and we mounted and sallied forth into the bright autumn day.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading I had been thinking a great deal about the events of the previous evening, and I was looking forward to my next meeting with Isaacs with intense interest.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Soon after dawn I received a note from Isaacs, saying that he had business with the Maharajah of Baithopoor about some precious stones, but that he would be ready to go with me to call on Mr. Currie Ghyrkins at ten o'clock, or soon after.
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading After what had passed, nothing could be such a test of his true feelings as the visit to Miss Westonhaugh, which we proposed to make together, and I promised myself to lose no gesture, no word, no expression, which might throw light on the question that interested me--whether such a union were practical, possible, and wise.
Ghyrkins
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From this reading Soon after dawn I received a note from Isaacs, saying that he had business with the Maharajah of Baithopoor about some precious stones, but that he would be ready to go with me to call on Mr. Currie Ghyrkins at ten o'clock, or soon after.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Soon after dawn I received a note from Isaacs, saying that he had business with the Maharajah of Baithopoor about some precious stones, but that he would be ready to go with me to call on Mr. Currie Ghyrkins at ten o'clock, or soon after.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I had been thinking a great deal about the events of the previous evening, and I was looking forward to my next meeting with Isaacs with intense interest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Soon after dawn I received a note from Isaacs, saying that he had business with the Maharajah of Baithopoor about some precious stones, but that he would be ready to go with me to call on Mr. Currie Ghyrkins at ten o'clock, or soon after.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Soon after dawn I received a note from Isaacs, saying that he had business with the Maharajah of Baithopoor about some precious stones, but that he would be ready to go with me to call on Mr. Currie Ghyrkins at ten o'clock, or soon after.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After what had passed, nothing could be such a test of his true feelings as the visit to Miss Westonhaugh, which we proposed to make together, and I promised myself to lose no gesture, no word, no expression, which might throw light on the question that interested me--whether such a union were practical, possible, and wise.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Soon after dawn I received a note from Isaacs, saying that he had business with the Maharajah of Baithopoor about some precious stones, but that he would be ready to go with me to call on Mr. Currie Ghyrkins at ten o'clock, or soon after.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In Simla people make morning calls in the morning instead of after dark, as in more civilised countries.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading In Simla people make morning calls in the morning instead of after dark, as in more civilised countries.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading I had been thinking a great deal about the events of the previous evening, and I was looking forward to my next meeting with Isaacs with intense interest.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading I had been thinking a great deal about the events of the previous evening, and I was looking forward to my next meeting with Isaacs with intense interest.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading After what had passed, nothing could be such a test of his true feelings as the visit to Miss Westonhaugh, which we proposed to make together, and I promised myself to lose no gesture, no word, no expression, which might throw light on the question that interested me--whether such a union were practical, possible, and wise.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading At the appointed time, therefore, I was ready, and we mounted and sallied forth into the bright autumn day.
IsaacsnounUS /ˈaɪzɪks/
plural of “isaac” — (Old Testament) the second patriarch; son of Abraham and Sarah who was offered by Abraham as a sacrifice to God; father of Jacob and Esau
From this reading Soon after dawn I received a note from Isaacs, saying that he had business with the Maharajah of Baithopoor about some precious stones, but that he would be ready to go with me to call on Mr. Currie Ghyrkins at ten o'clock, or soon after.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading After what had passed, nothing could be such a test of his true feelings as the visit to Miss Westonhaugh, which we proposed to make together, and I promised myself to lose no gesture, no word, no expression, which might throw light on the question that interested me--whether such a union were practical, possible, and wise.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading I had been thinking a great deal about the events of the previous evening, and I was looking forward to my next meeting with Isaacs with intense interest.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading After what had passed, nothing could be such a test of his true feelings as the visit to Miss Westonhaugh, which we proposed to make together, and I promised myself to lose no gesture, no word, no expression, which might throw light on the question that interested me--whether such a union were practical, possible, and wise.
Maharajahnoun
a great raja; a Hindu prince or king in India ranking above a raja
From this reading Soon after dawn I received a note from Isaacs, saying that he had business with the Maharajah of Baithopoor about some precious stones, but that he would be ready to go with me to call on Mr. Currie Ghyrkins at ten o'clock, or soon after.
engage in
From this reading In Simla people make morning calls in the morning instead of after dark, as in more civilised countries.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Soon after dawn I received a note from Isaacs, saying that he had business with the Maharajah of Baithopoor about some precious stones, but that he would be ready to go with me to call on Mr. Currie Ghyrkins at ten o'clock, or soon after.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading I had been thinking a great deal about the events of the previous evening, and I was looking forward to my next meeting with Isaacs with intense interest.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading After what had passed, nothing could be such a test of his true feelings as the visit to Miss Westonhaugh, which we proposed to make together, and I promised myself to lose no gesture, no word, no expression, which might throw light on the question that interested me--whether such a union were practical, possible, and wise.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading After what had passed, nothing could be such a test of his true feelings as the visit to Miss Westonhaugh, which we proposed to make together, and I promised myself to lose no gesture, no word, no expression, which might throw light on the question that interested me--whether such a union were practical, possible, and wise.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In Simla people make morning calls in the morning instead of after dark, as in more civilised countries.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In Simla people make morning calls in the morning instead of after dark, as in more civilised countries.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading At the appointed time, therefore, I was ready, and we mounted and sallied forth into the bright autumn day.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Soon after dawn I received a note from Isaacs, saying that he had business with the Maharajah of Baithopoor about some precious stones, but that he would be ready to go with me to call on Mr. Currie Ghyrkins at ten o'clock, or soon after.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I had been thinking a great deal about the events of the previous evening, and I was looking forward to my next meeting with Isaacs with intense interest.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading After what had passed, nothing could be such a test of his true feelings as the visit to Miss Westonhaugh, which we proposed to make together, and I promised myself to lose no gesture, no word, no expression, which might throw light on the question that interested me--whether such a union were practical, possible, and wise.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading I had been thinking a great deal about the events of the previous evening, and I was looking forward to my next meeting with Isaacs with intense interest.
not any; not one
From this reading After what had passed, nothing could be such a test of his true feelings as the visit to Miss Westonhaugh, which we proposed to make together, and I promised myself to lose no gesture, no word, no expression, which might throw light on the question that interested me--whether such a union were practical, possible, and wise.
a brief written record
From this reading Soon after dawn I received a note from Isaacs, saying that he had business with the Maharajah of Baithopoor about some precious stones, but that he would be ready to go with me to call on Mr. Currie Ghyrkins at ten o'clock, or soon after.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading After what had passed, nothing could be such a test of his true feelings as the visit to Miss Westonhaugh, which we proposed to make together, and I promised myself to lose no gesture, no word, no expression, which might throw light on the question that interested me--whether such a union were practical, possible, and wise.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Soon after dawn I received a note from Isaacs, saying that he had business with the Maharajah of Baithopoor about some precious stones, but that he would be ready to go with me to call on Mr. Currie Ghyrkins at ten o'clock, or soon after.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In Simla people make morning calls in the morning instead of after dark, as in more civilised countries.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Soon after dawn I received a note from Isaacs, saying that he had business with the Maharajah of Baithopoor about some precious stones, but that he would be ready to go with me to call on Mr. Currie Ghyrkins at ten o'clock, or soon after.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Soon after dawn I received a note from Isaacs, saying that he had business with the Maharajah of Baithopoor about some precious stones, but that he would be ready to go with me to call on Mr. Currie Ghyrkins at ten o'clock, or soon after.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading After what had passed, nothing could be such a test of his true feelings as the visit to Miss Westonhaugh, which we proposed to make together, and I promised myself to lose no gesture, no word, no expression, which might throw light on the question that interested me--whether such a union were practical, possible, and wise.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading In Simla people make morning calls in the morning instead of after dark, as in more civilised countries.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading After what had passed, nothing could be such a test of his true feelings as the visit to Miss Westonhaugh, which we proposed to make together, and I promised myself to lose no gesture, no word, no expression, which might throw light on the question that interested me--whether such a union were practical, possible, and wise.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading After what had passed, nothing could be such a test of his true feelings as the visit to Miss Westonhaugh, which we proposed to make together, and I promised myself to lose no gesture, no word, no expression, which might throw light on the question that interested me--whether such a union were practical, possible, and wise.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Soon after dawn I received a note from Isaacs, saying that he had business with the Maharajah of Baithopoor about some precious stones, but that he would be ready to go with me to call on Mr. Currie Ghyrkins at ten o'clock, or soon after.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading I had been thinking a great deal about the events of the previous evening, and I was looking forward to my next meeting with Isaacs with intense interest.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading After what had passed, nothing could be such a test of his true feelings as the visit to Miss Westonhaugh, which we proposed to make together, and I promised myself to lose no gesture, no word, no expression, which might throw light on the question that interested me--whether such a union were practical, possible, and wise.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading After what had passed, nothing could be such a test of his true feelings as the visit to Miss Westonhaugh, which we proposed to make together, and I promised myself to lose no gesture, no word, no expression, which might throw light on the question that interested me--whether such a union were practical, possible, and wise.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading After what had passed, nothing could be such a test of his true feelings as the visit to Miss Westonhaugh, which we proposed to make together, and I promised myself to lose no gesture, no word, no expression, which might throw light on the question that interested me--whether such a union were practical, possible, and wise.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Soon after dawn I received a note from Isaacs, saying that he had business with the Maharajah of Baithopoor about some precious stones, but that he would be ready to go with me to call on Mr. Currie Ghyrkins at ten o'clock, or soon after.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Soon after dawn I received a note from Isaacs, saying that he had business with the Maharajah of Baithopoor about some precious stones, but that he would be ready to go with me to call on Mr. Currie Ghyrkins at ten o'clock, or soon after.
sallied
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the appointed time, therefore, I was ready, and we mounted and sallied forth into the bright autumn day.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Soon after dawn I received a note from Isaacs, saying that he had business with the Maharajah of Baithopoor about some precious stones, but that he would be ready to go with me to call on Mr. Currie Ghyrkins at ten o'clock, or soon after.
Simla
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From this reading In Simla people make morning calls in the morning instead of after dark, as in more civilised countries.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Soon after dawn I received a note from Isaacs, saying that he had business with the Maharajah of Baithopoor about some precious stones, but that he would be ready to go with me to call on Mr. Currie Ghyrkins at ten o'clock, or soon after.
in the near future
From this reading Soon after dawn I received a note from Isaacs, saying that he had business with the Maharajah of Baithopoor about some precious stones, but that he would be ready to go with me to call on Mr. Currie Ghyrkins at ten o'clock, or soon after.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Soon after dawn I received a note from Isaacs, saying that he had business with the Maharajah of Baithopoor about some precious stones, but that he would be ready to go with me to call on Mr. Currie Ghyrkins at ten o'clock, or soon after.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading After what had passed, nothing could be such a test of his true feelings as the visit to Miss Westonhaugh, which we proposed to make together, and I promised myself to lose no gesture, no word, no expression, which might throw light on the question that interested me--whether such a union were practical, possible, and wise.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Soon after dawn I received a note from Isaacs, saying that he had business with the Maharajah of Baithopoor about some precious stones, but that he would be ready to go with me to call on Mr. Currie Ghyrkins at ten o'clock, or soon after.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading After what had passed, nothing could be such a test of his true feelings as the visit to Miss Westonhaugh, which we proposed to make together, and I promised myself to lose no gesture, no word, no expression, which might throw light on the question that interested me--whether such a union were practical, possible, and wise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Soon after dawn I received a note from Isaacs, saying that he had business with the Maharajah of Baithopoor about some precious stones, but that he would be ready to go with me to call on Mr. Currie Ghyrkins at ten o'clock, or soon after.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In Simla people make morning calls in the morning instead of after dark, as in more civilised countries.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading At the appointed time, therefore, I was ready, and we mounted and sallied forth into the bright autumn day.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading I had been thinking a great deal about the events of the previous evening, and I was looking forward to my next meeting with Isaacs with intense interest.
propel through the air
From this reading After what had passed, nothing could be such a test of his true feelings as the visit to Miss Westonhaugh, which we proposed to make together, and I promised myself to lose no gesture, no word, no expression, which might throw light on the question that interested me--whether such a union were practical, possible, and wise.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the appointed time, therefore, I was ready, and we mounted and sallied forth into the bright autumn day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Soon after dawn I received a note from Isaacs, saying that he had business with the Maharajah of Baithopoor about some precious stones, but that he would be ready to go with me to call on Mr. Currie Ghyrkins at ten o'clock, or soon after.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading After what had passed, nothing could be such a test of his true feelings as the visit to Miss Westonhaugh, which we proposed to make together, and I promised myself to lose no gesture, no word, no expression, which might throw light on the question that interested me--whether such a union were practical, possible, and wise.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading After what had passed, nothing could be such a test of his true feelings as the visit to Miss Westonhaugh, which we proposed to make together, and I promised myself to lose no gesture, no word, no expression, which might throw light on the question that interested me--whether such a union were practical, possible, and wise.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading After what had passed, nothing could be such a test of his true feelings as the visit to Miss Westonhaugh, which we proposed to make together, and I promised myself to lose no gesture, no word, no expression, which might throw light on the question that interested me--whether such a union were practical, possible, and wise.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading After what had passed, nothing could be such a test of his true feelings as the visit to Miss Westonhaugh, which we proposed to make together, and I promised myself to lose no gesture, no word, no expression, which might throw light on the question that interested me--whether such a union were practical, possible, and wise.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I had been thinking a great deal about the events of the previous evening, and I was looking forward to my next meeting with Isaacs with intense interest.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading After what had passed, nothing could be such a test of his true feelings as the visit to Miss Westonhaugh, which we proposed to make together, and I promised myself to lose no gesture, no word, no expression, which might throw light on the question that interested me--whether such a union were practical, possible, and wise.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After what had passed, nothing could be such a test of his true feelings as the visit to Miss Westonhaugh, which we proposed to make together, and I promised myself to lose no gesture, no word, no expression, which might throw light on the question that interested me--whether such a union were practical, possible, and wise.
Westonhaugh
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After what had passed, nothing could be such a test of his true feelings as the visit to Miss Westonhaugh, which we proposed to make together, and I promised myself to lose no gesture, no word, no expression, which might throw light on the question that interested me--whether such a union were practical, possible, and wise.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading After what had passed, nothing could be such a test of his true feelings as the visit to Miss Westonhaugh, which we proposed to make together, and I promised myself to lose no gesture, no word, no expression, which might throw light on the question that interested me--whether such a union were practical, possible, and wise.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading After what had passed, nothing could be such a test of his true feelings as the visit to Miss Westonhaugh, which we proposed to make together, and I promised myself to lose no gesture, no word, no expression, which might throw light on the question that interested me--whether such a union were practical, possible, and wise.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After what had passed, nothing could be such a test of his true feelings as the visit to Miss Westonhaugh, which we proposed to make together, and I promised myself to lose no gesture, no word, no expression, which might throw light on the question that interested me--whether such a union were practical, possible, and wise.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading After what had passed, nothing could be such a test of his true feelings as the visit to Miss Westonhaugh, which we proposed to make together, and I promised myself to lose no gesture, no word, no expression, which might throw light on the question that interested me--whether such a union were practical, possible, and wise.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Soon after dawn I received a note from Isaacs, saying that he had business with the Maharajah of Baithopoor about some precious stones, but that he would be ready to go with me to call on Mr. Currie Ghyrkins at ten o'clock, or soon after.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading After what had passed, nothing could be such a test of his true feelings as the visit to Miss Westonhaugh, which we proposed to make together, and I promised myself to lose no gesture, no word, no expression, which might throw light on the question that interested me--whether such a union were practical, possible, and wise.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Soon after dawn I received a note from Isaacs, saying that he had business with the Maharajah of Baithopoor about some precious stones, but that he would be ready to go with me to call on Mr. Currie Ghyrkins at ten o'clock, or soon after.
