used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She would not allow him to go to Lafer until she had smoothed the way with the Admiral; and being so far as yet unable to realise his happiness, that the moment she vanished he thought she must be a vision, he went back to the Kerrs as tangible proofs to the contrary.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He also wished to hear more about her.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading He was too much accustomed to the unaccountable in the moods of all sorts and conditions of men to attach much importance to an indirect impression.
AdmiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading She would not allow him to go to Lafer until she had smoothed the way with the Admiral; and being so far as yet unable to realise his happiness, that the moment she vanished he thought she must be a vision, he went back to the Kerrs as tangible proofs to the contrary.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading NEW LIGHTS ON OLD SUBJECTS Danby returned to Jersey immediately after seeing Cynthia to London.
anew
From this reading She had said nothing of her surroundings, and when he referred to Kerr on the one momentous point as her guardian _pro tem._, he had been struck by something odd in his look; while Mrs. Kerr declared, with what sounded a hysterical sob, that she would never chaperon a young lady again.
(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 He was too much accustomed to the unaccountable in the moods of all sorts and conditions of men to attach much importance to an indirect impression.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading She would not allow him to go to Lafer until she had smoothed the way with the Admiral; and being so far as yet unable to realise his happiness, that the moment she vanished he thought she must be a vision, he went back to the Kerrs as tangible proofs to the contrary.
in addition
From this reading He also wished to hear more about her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was too much accustomed to the unaccountable in the moods of all sorts and conditions of men to attach much importance to an indirect impression.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She would not allow him to go to Lafer until she had smoothed the way with the Admiral; and being so far as yet unable to realise his happiness, that the moment she vanished he thought she must be a vision, he went back to the Kerrs as tangible proofs to the contrary.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She would not allow him to go to Lafer until she had smoothed the way with the Admiral; and being so far as yet unable to realise his happiness, that the moment she vanished he thought she must be a vision, he went back to the Kerrs as tangible proofs to the contrary.
attachverbUS /əˈtætʃ/
cause to be attached
From this reading He was too much accustomed to the unaccountable in the moods of all sorts and conditions of men to attach much importance to an indirect impression.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She would not allow him to go to Lafer until she had smoothed the way with the Admiral; and being so far as yet unable to realise his happiness, that the moment she vanished he thought she must be a vision, he went back to the Kerrs as tangible proofs to the contrary.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She would not allow him to go to Lafer until she had smoothed the way with the Admiral; and being so far as yet unable to realise his happiness, that the moment she vanished he thought she must be a vision, he went back to the Kerrs as tangible proofs to the contrary.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had said nothing of her surroundings, and when he referred to Kerr on the one momentous point as her guardian _pro tem._, he had been struck by something odd in his look; while Mrs. Kerr declared, with what sounded a hysterical sob, that she would never chaperon a young lady again.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She would not allow him to go to Lafer until she had smoothed the way with the Admiral; and being so far as yet unable to realise his happiness, that the moment she vanished he thought she must be a vision, he went back to the Kerrs as tangible proofs to the contrary.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She had said nothing of her surroundings, and when he referred to Kerr on the one momentous point as her guardian _pro tem._, he had been struck by something odd in his look; while Mrs. Kerr declared, with what sounded a hysterical sob, that she would never chaperon a young lady again.
chaperonnoun
one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people
From this reading She had said nothing of her surroundings, and when he referred to Kerr on the one momentous point as her guardian _pro tem._, he had been struck by something odd in his look; while Mrs. Kerr declared, with what sounded a hysterical sob, that she would never chaperon a young lady again.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading He was too much accustomed to the unaccountable in the moods of all sorts and conditions of men to attach much importance to an indirect impression.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading She would not allow him to go to Lafer until she had smoothed the way with the Admiral; and being so far as yet unable to realise his happiness, that the moment she vanished he thought she must be a vision, he went back to the Kerrs as tangible proofs to the contrary.
CynthianounUS /ˈsɪnθiə/
(Greek mythology) the virgin goddess of the hunt and the Moon; daughter of Leto and twin sister of Apollo; identified with Roman Diana
From this reading NEW LIGHTS ON OLD SUBJECTS Danby returned to Jersey immediately after seeing Cynthia to London.
Danby
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From this reading NEW LIGHTS ON OLD SUBJECTS Danby returned to Jersey immediately after seeing Cynthia to London.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading She had said nothing of her surroundings, and when he referred to Kerr on the one momentous point as her guardian _pro tem._, he had been struck by something odd in his look; while Mrs. Kerr declared, with what sounded a hysterical sob, that she would never chaperon a young lady again.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading She would not allow him to go to Lafer until she had smoothed the way with the Admiral; and being so far as yet unable to realise his happiness, that the moment she vanished he thought she must be a vision, he went back to the Kerrs as tangible proofs to the contrary.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She would not allow him to go to Lafer until she had smoothed the way with the Admiral; and being so far as yet unable to realise his happiness, that the moment she vanished he thought she must be a vision, he went back to the Kerrs as tangible proofs to the contrary.
guardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading She had said nothing of her surroundings, and when he referred to Kerr on the one momentous point as her guardian _pro tem._, he had been struck by something odd in his look; while Mrs. Kerr declared, with what sounded a hysterical sob, that she would never chaperon a young lady again.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She would not allow him to go to Lafer until she had smoothed the way with the Admiral; and being so far as yet unable to realise his happiness, that the moment she vanished he thought she must be a vision, he went back to the Kerrs as tangible proofs to the contrary.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading She would not allow him to go to Lafer until she had smoothed the way with the Admiral; and being so far as yet unable to realise his happiness, that the moment she vanished he thought she must be a vision, he went back to the Kerrs as tangible proofs to the contrary.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She would not allow him to go to Lafer until she had smoothed the way with the Admiral; and being so far as yet unable to realise his happiness, that the moment she vanished he thought she must be a vision, he went back to the Kerrs as tangible proofs to the contrary.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading He also wished to hear more about her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He also wished to hear more about her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She would not allow him to go to Lafer until she had smoothed the way with the Admiral; and being so far as yet unable to realise his happiness, that the moment she vanished he thought she must be a vision, he went back to the Kerrs as tangible proofs to the contrary.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She would not allow him to go to Lafer until she had smoothed the way with the Admiral; and being so far as yet unable to realise his happiness, that the moment she vanished he thought she must be a vision, he went back to the Kerrs as tangible proofs to the contrary.
hystericaladjectiveUS /hɪˈsterɪkəl/
characterized by or arising from psychoneurotic hysteria
From this reading She had said nothing of her surroundings, and when he referred to Kerr on the one momentous point as her guardian _pro tem._, he had been struck by something odd in his look; while Mrs. Kerr declared, with what sounded a hysterical sob, that she would never chaperon a young lady again.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading NEW LIGHTS ON OLD SUBJECTS Danby returned to Jersey immediately after seeing Cynthia to London.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading He was too much accustomed to the unaccountable in the moods of all sorts and conditions of men to attach much importance to an indirect impression.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading He was too much accustomed to the unaccountable in the moods of all sorts and conditions of men to attach much importance to an indirect impression.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had said nothing of her surroundings, and when he referred to Kerr on the one momentous point as her guardian _pro tem._, he had been struck by something odd in his look; while Mrs. Kerr declared, with what sounded a hysterical sob, that she would never chaperon a young lady again.
indirectadjectiveUS /ˌɪndərˈekt/
having intervening factors or persons or influences
From this reading He was too much accustomed to the unaccountable in the moods of all sorts and conditions of men to attach much importance to an indirect impression.
JerseynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrzi/
a Mid-Atlantic state on the Atlantic; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading NEW LIGHTS ON OLD SUBJECTS Danby returned to Jersey immediately after seeing Cynthia to London.
Kerr
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From this reading She had said nothing of her surroundings, and when he referred to Kerr on the one momentous point as her guardian _pro tem._, he had been struck by something odd in his look; while Mrs. Kerr declared, with what sounded a hysterical sob, that she would never chaperon a young lady again.
Kerrs
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From this reading She would not allow him to go to Lafer until she had smoothed the way with the Admiral; and being so far as yet unable to realise his happiness, that the moment she vanished he thought she must be a vision, he went back to the Kerrs as tangible proofs to the contrary.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading She had said nothing of her surroundings, and when he referred to Kerr on the one momentous point as her guardian _pro tem._, he had been struck by something odd in his look; while Mrs. Kerr declared, with what sounded a hysterical sob, that she would never chaperon a young lady again.
Lafer
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From this reading She would not allow him to go to Lafer until she had smoothed the way with the Admiral; and being so far as yet unable to realise his happiness, that the moment she vanished he thought she must be a vision, he went back to the Kerrs as tangible proofs to the contrary.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading NEW LIGHTS ON OLD SUBJECTS Danby returned to Jersey immediately after seeing Cynthia to London.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading NEW LIGHTS ON OLD SUBJECTS Danby returned to Jersey immediately after seeing Cynthia to London.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She had said nothing of her surroundings, and when he referred to Kerr on the one momentous point as her guardian _pro tem._, he had been struck by something odd in his look; while Mrs. Kerr declared, with what sounded a hysterical sob, that she would never chaperon a young lady again.
the force of workers available
From this reading He was too much accustomed to the unaccountable in the moods of all sorts and conditions of men to attach much importance to an indirect impression.
a particular point in time
From this reading She would not allow him to go to Lafer until she had smoothed the way with the Admiral; and being so far as yet unable to realise his happiness, that the moment she vanished he thought she must be a vision, he went back to the Kerrs as tangible proofs to the contrary.
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading She had said nothing of her surroundings, and when he referred to Kerr on the one momentous point as her guardian _pro tem._, he had been struck by something odd in his look; while Mrs. Kerr declared, with what sounded a hysterical sob, that she would never chaperon a young lady again.
moodsnounUS /muːdz/
plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading He was too much accustomed to the unaccountable in the moods of all sorts and conditions of men to attach much importance to an indirect impression.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He also wished to hear more about her.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading She had said nothing of her surroundings, and when he referred to Kerr on the one momentous point as her guardian _pro tem._, he had been struck by something odd in his look; while Mrs. Kerr declared, with what sounded a hysterical sob, that she would never chaperon a young lady again.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was too much accustomed to the unaccountable in the moods of all sorts and conditions of men to attach much importance to an indirect impression.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading She would not allow him to go to Lafer until she had smoothed the way with the Admiral; and being so far as yet unable to realise his happiness, that the moment she vanished he thought she must be a vision, he went back to the Kerrs as tangible proofs to the contrary.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She had said nothing of her surroundings, and when he referred to Kerr on the one momentous point as her guardian _pro tem._, he had been struck by something odd in his look; while Mrs. Kerr declared, with what sounded a hysterical sob, that she would never chaperon a young lady again.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading NEW LIGHTS ON OLD SUBJECTS Danby returned to Jersey immediately after seeing Cynthia to London.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She would not allow him to go to Lafer until she had smoothed the way with the Admiral; and being so far as yet unable to realise his happiness, that the moment she vanished he thought she must be a vision, he went back to the Kerrs as tangible proofs to the contrary.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading She had said nothing of her surroundings, and when he referred to Kerr on the one momentous point as her guardian _pro tem._, he had been struck by something odd in his look; while Mrs. Kerr declared, with what sounded a hysterical sob, that she would never chaperon a young lady again.
not divisible by two
From this reading She had said nothing of her surroundings, and when he referred to Kerr on the one momentous point as her guardian _pro tem._, he had been struck by something odd in his look; while Mrs. Kerr declared, with what sounded a hysterical sob, that she would never chaperon a young lady again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had said nothing of her surroundings, and when he referred to Kerr on the one momentous point as her guardian _pro tem._, he had been struck by something odd in his look; while Mrs. Kerr declared, with what sounded a hysterical sob, that she would never chaperon a young lady again.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading NEW LIGHTS ON OLD SUBJECTS Danby returned to Jersey immediately after seeing Cynthia to London.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading NEW LIGHTS ON OLD SUBJECTS Danby returned to Jersey immediately after seeing Cynthia to London.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She had said nothing of her surroundings, and when he referred to Kerr on the one momentous point as her guardian _pro tem._, he had been struck by something odd in his look; while Mrs. Kerr declared, with what sounded a hysterical sob, that she would never chaperon a young lady again.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading She had said nothing of her surroundings, and when he referred to Kerr on the one momentous point as her guardian _pro tem._, he had been struck by something odd in his look; while Mrs. Kerr declared, with what sounded a hysterical sob, that she would never chaperon a young lady again.
pronounUS /proʊ/
an athlete who plays for pay
From this reading She had said nothing of her surroundings, and when he referred to Kerr on the one momentous point as her guardian _pro tem._, he had been struck by something odd in his look; while Mrs. Kerr declared, with what sounded a hysterical sob, that she would never chaperon a young lady again.
proofsnounUS /pruːfs/
plural of “proof” — any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading She would not allow him to go to Lafer until she had smoothed the way with the Admiral; and being so far as yet unable to realise his happiness, that the moment she vanished he thought she must be a vision, he went back to the Kerrs as tangible proofs to the contrary.
realiseverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading She would not allow him to go to Lafer until she had smoothed the way with the Admiral; and being so far as yet unable to realise his happiness, that the moment she vanished he thought she must be a vision, he went back to the Kerrs as tangible proofs to the contrary.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading She had said nothing of her surroundings, and when he referred to Kerr on the one momentous point as her guardian _pro tem._, he had been struck by something odd in his look; while Mrs. Kerr declared, with what sounded a hysterical sob, that she would never chaperon a young lady again.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading NEW LIGHTS ON OLD SUBJECTS Danby returned to Jersey immediately after seeing Cynthia to London.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She had said nothing of her surroundings, and when he referred to Kerr on the one momentous point as her guardian _pro tem._, he had been struck by something odd in his look; while Mrs. Kerr declared, with what sounded a hysterical sob, that she would never chaperon a young lady again.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading NEW LIGHTS ON OLD SUBJECTS Danby returned to Jersey immediately after seeing Cynthia to London.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She would not allow him to go to Lafer until she had smoothed the way with the Admiral; and being so far as yet unable to realise his happiness, that the moment she vanished he thought she must be a vision, he went back to the Kerrs as tangible proofs to the contrary.
smoothedadjectiveUS /smuːðd/
made smooth by ironing
From this reading She would not allow him to go to Lafer until she had smoothed the way with the Admiral; and being so far as yet unable to realise his happiness, that the moment she vanished he thought she must be a vision, he went back to the Kerrs as tangible proofs to the contrary.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She would not allow him to go to Lafer until she had smoothed the way with the Admiral; and being so far as yet unable to realise his happiness, that the moment she vanished he thought she must be a vision, he went back to the Kerrs as tangible proofs to the contrary.
sobverbUS /sɑːb/
weep convulsively
From this reading She had said nothing of her surroundings, and when he referred to Kerr on the one momentous point as her guardian _pro tem._, he had been struck by something odd in his look; while Mrs. Kerr declared, with what sounded a hysterical sob, that she would never chaperon a young lady again.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading She had said nothing of her surroundings, and when he referred to Kerr on the one momentous point as her guardian _pro tem._, he had been struck by something odd in his look; while Mrs. Kerr declared, with what sounded a hysterical sob, that she would never chaperon a young lady again.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading He was too much accustomed to the unaccountable in the moods of all sorts and conditions of men to attach much importance to an indirect impression.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading She had said nothing of her surroundings, and when he referred to Kerr on the one momentous point as her guardian _pro tem._, he had been struck by something odd in his look; while Mrs. Kerr declared, with what sounded a hysterical sob, that she would never chaperon a young lady again.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading She had said nothing of her surroundings, and when he referred to Kerr on the one momentous point as her guardian _pro tem._, he had been struck by something odd in his look; while Mrs. Kerr declared, with what sounded a hysterical sob, that she would never chaperon a young lady again.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading NEW LIGHTS ON OLD SUBJECTS Danby returned to Jersey immediately after seeing Cynthia to London.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading She had said nothing of her surroundings, and when he referred to Kerr on the one momentous point as her guardian _pro tem._, he had been struck by something odd in his look; while Mrs. Kerr declared, with what sounded a hysterical sob, that she would never chaperon a young lady again.
tangibleadjectiveUS /ˈtændʒəbəl/
perceptible by the senses especially the sense of touch
From this reading She would not allow him to go to Lafer until she had smoothed the way with the Admiral; and being so far as yet unable to realise his happiness, that the moment she vanished he thought she must be a vision, he went back to the Kerrs as tangible proofs to the contrary.
tem
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From this reading She had said nothing of her surroundings, and when he referred to Kerr on the one momentous point as her guardian _pro tem._, he had been struck by something odd in his look; while Mrs. Kerr declared, with what sounded a hysterical sob, that she would never chaperon a young lady again.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She would not allow him to go to Lafer until she had smoothed the way with the Admiral; and being so far as yet unable to realise his happiness, that the moment she vanished he thought she must be a vision, he went back to the Kerrs as tangible proofs to the contrary.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She would not allow him to go to Lafer until she had smoothed the way with the Admiral; and being so far as yet unable to realise his happiness, that the moment she vanished he thought she must be a vision, he went back to the Kerrs as tangible proofs to the contrary.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She would not allow him to go to Lafer until she had smoothed the way with the Admiral; and being so far as yet unable to realise his happiness, that the moment she vanished he thought she must be a vision, he went back to the Kerrs as tangible proofs to the contrary.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NEW LIGHTS ON OLD SUBJECTS Danby returned to Jersey immediately after seeing Cynthia to London.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He was too much accustomed to the unaccountable in the moods of all sorts and conditions of men to attach much importance to an indirect impression.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading She would not allow him to go to Lafer until she had smoothed the way with the Admiral; and being so far as yet unable to realise his happiness, that the moment she vanished he thought she must be a vision, he went back to the Kerrs as tangible proofs to the contrary.
unaccountableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbəl/
not to be accounted for or explained
From this reading He was too much accustomed to the unaccountable in the moods of all sorts and conditions of men to attach much importance to an indirect impression.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading She would not allow him to go to Lafer until she had smoothed the way with the Admiral; and being so far as yet unable to realise his happiness, that the moment she vanished he thought she must be a vision, he went back to the Kerrs as tangible proofs to the contrary.
having passed out of existence
From this reading She would not allow him to go to Lafer until she had smoothed the way with the Admiral; and being so far as yet unable to realise his happiness, that the moment she vanished he thought she must be a vision, he went back to the Kerrs as tangible proofs to the contrary.
a vivid mental image
From this reading She would not allow him to go to Lafer until she had smoothed the way with the Admiral; and being so far as yet unable to realise his happiness, that the moment she vanished he thought she must be a vision, he went back to the Kerrs as tangible proofs to the contrary.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was too much accustomed to the unaccountable in the moods of all sorts and conditions of men to attach much importance to an indirect impression.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She would not allow him to go to Lafer until she had smoothed the way with the Admiral; and being so far as yet unable to realise his happiness, that the moment she vanished he thought she must be a vision, he went back to the Kerrs as tangible proofs to the contrary.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She would not allow him to go to Lafer until she had smoothed the way with the Admiral; and being so far as yet unable to realise his happiness, that the moment she vanished he thought she must be a vision, he went back to the Kerrs as tangible proofs to the contrary.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She had said nothing of her surroundings, and when he referred to Kerr on the one momentous point as her guardian _pro tem._, he had been struck by something odd in his look; while Mrs. Kerr declared, with what sounded a hysterical sob, that she would never chaperon a young lady again.
at the time that
From this reading She had said nothing of her surroundings, and when he referred to Kerr on the one momentous point as her guardian _pro tem._, he had been struck by something odd in his look; while Mrs. Kerr declared, with what sounded a hysterical sob, that she would never chaperon a young lady again.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She had said nothing of her surroundings, and when he referred to Kerr on the one momentous point as her guardian _pro tem._, he had been struck by something odd in his look; while Mrs. Kerr declared, with what sounded a hysterical sob, that she would never chaperon a young lady again.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading He also wished to hear more about her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She would not allow him to go to Lafer until she had smoothed the way with the Admiral; and being so far as yet unable to realise his happiness, that the moment she vanished he thought she must be a vision, he went back to the Kerrs as tangible proofs to the contrary.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She would not allow him to go to Lafer until she had smoothed the way with the Admiral; and being so far as yet unable to realise his happiness, that the moment she vanished he thought she must be a vision, he went back to the Kerrs as tangible proofs to the contrary.
but in spite of that
From this reading She would not allow him to go to Lafer until she had smoothed the way with the Admiral; and being so far as yet unable to realise his happiness, that the moment she vanished he thought she must be a vision, he went back to the Kerrs as tangible proofs to the contrary.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She had said nothing of her surroundings, and when he referred to Kerr on the one momentous point as her guardian _pro tem._, he had been struck by something odd in his look; while Mrs. Kerr declared, with what sounded a hysterical sob, that she would never chaperon a young lady again.
