Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading While the horses were being changed, he summoned the surgeon of the town to examine the child, who had already much recovered; and by stripping his clothes, wrapping him in warm blankets, and administering cordials, he was permitted to reach another stage, so as to baffle pursuit that night; and in three days Mr. Spencer had placed his new charge with his maiden sisters, a hundred and fifty miles from the spot where he had been found.

-ing form of “administer” — work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of

From this reading While the horses were being changed, he summoned the surgeon of the town to examine the child, who had already much recovered; and by stripping his clothes, wrapping him in warm blankets, and administering cordials, he was permitted to reach another stage, so as to baffle pursuit that night; and in three days Mr. Spencer had placed his new charge with his maiden sisters, a hundred and fifty miles from the spot where he had been found.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading While the horses were being changed, he summoned the surgeon of the town to examine the child, who had already much recovered; and by stripping his clothes, wrapping him in warm blankets, and administering cordials, he was permitted to reach another stage, so as to baffle pursuit that night; and in three days Mr. Spencer had placed his new charge with his maiden sisters, a hundred and fifty miles from the spot where he had been found.

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

From this reading “But you have found the mountain’s top--there sit On the calm flourishing head of it; And whilst with wearied steps we upward go, See us and clouds below.”--COWLEY.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading While the horses were being changed, he summoned the surgeon of the town to examine the child, who had already much recovered; and by stripping his clothes, wrapping him in warm blankets, and administering cordials, he was permitted to reach another stage, so as to baffle pursuit that night; and in three days Mr. Spencer had placed his new charge with his maiden sisters, a hundred and fifty miles from the spot where he had been found.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading On reaching the town where the travellers in the barouche had been requested to leave Sidney, “The King’s Arms” was precisely the inn eschewed by Mr. Spencer.

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

From this reading While the horses were being changed, he summoned the surgeon of the town to examine the child, who had already much recovered; and by stripping his clothes, wrapping him in warm blankets, and administering cordials, he was permitted to reach another stage, so as to baffle pursuit that night; and in three days Mr. Spencer had placed his new charge with his maiden sisters, a hundred and fifty miles from the spot where he had been found.

be a mystery or bewildering to

From this reading While the horses were being changed, he summoned the surgeon of the town to examine the child, who had already much recovered; and by stripping his clothes, wrapping him in warm blankets, and administering cordials, he was permitted to reach another stage, so as to baffle pursuit that night; and in three days Mr. Spencer had placed his new charge with his maiden sisters, a hundred and fifty miles from the spot where he had been found.

a horse-drawn carriage having four wheels; has an outside seat for the driver and facing inside seats for two couples and a folding top

From this reading On reaching the town where the travellers in the barouche had been requested to leave Sidney, “The King’s Arms” was precisely the inn eschewed by Mr. Spencer.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading On reaching the town where the travellers in the barouche had been requested to leave Sidney, “The King’s Arms” was precisely the inn eschewed by Mr. Spencer.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading While the horses were being changed, he summoned the surgeon of the town to examine the child, who had already much recovered; and by stripping his clothes, wrapping him in warm blankets, and administering cordials, he was permitted to reach another stage, so as to baffle pursuit that night; and in three days Mr. Spencer had placed his new charge with his maiden sisters, a hundred and fifty miles from the spot where he had been found.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading “But you have found the mountain’s top--there sit On the calm flourishing head of it; And whilst with wearied steps we upward go, See us and clouds below.”--COWLEY.

plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading While the horses were being changed, he summoned the surgeon of the town to examine the child, who had already much recovered; and by stripping his clothes, wrapping him in warm blankets, and administering cordials, he was permitted to reach another stage, so as to baffle pursuit that night; and in three days Mr. Spencer had placed his new charge with his maiden sisters, a hundred and fifty miles from the spot where he had been found.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “But you have found the mountain’s top--there sit On the calm flourishing head of it; And whilst with wearied steps we upward go, See us and clouds below.”--COWLEY.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading On reaching the town where the travellers in the barouche had been requested to leave Sidney, “The King’s Arms” was precisely the inn eschewed by Mr. Spencer.

make calm or still

From this reading “But you have found the mountain’s top--there sit On the calm flourishing head of it; And whilst with wearied steps we upward go, See us and clouds below.”--COWLEY.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading While the horses were being changed, he summoned the surgeon of the town to examine the child, who had already much recovered; and by stripping his clothes, wrapping him in warm blankets, and administering cordials, he was permitted to reach another stage, so as to baffle pursuit that night; and in three days Mr. Spencer had placed his new charge with his maiden sisters, a hundred and fifty miles from the spot where he had been found.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading While the horses were being changed, he summoned the surgeon of the town to examine the child, who had already much recovered; and by stripping his clothes, wrapping him in warm blankets, and administering cordials, he was permitted to reach another stage, so as to baffle pursuit that night; and in three days Mr. Spencer had placed his new charge with his maiden sisters, a hundred and fifty miles from the spot where he had been found.

a young person of either sex

From this reading While the horses were being changed, he summoned the surgeon of the town to examine the child, who had already much recovered; and by stripping his clothes, wrapping him in warm blankets, and administering cordials, he was permitted to reach another stage, so as to baffle pursuit that night; and in three days Mr. Spencer had placed his new charge with his maiden sisters, a hundred and fifty miles from the spot where he had been found.

clothing in general

From this reading While the horses were being changed, he summoned the surgeon of the town to examine the child, who had already much recovered; and by stripping his clothes, wrapping him in warm blankets, and administering cordials, he was permitted to reach another stage, so as to baffle pursuit that night; and in three days Mr. Spencer had placed his new charge with his maiden sisters, a hundred and fifty miles from the spot where he had been found.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading “But you have found the mountain’s top--there sit On the calm flourishing head of it; And whilst with wearied steps we upward go, See us and clouds below.”--COWLEY.

plural of “cordial” — strong highly flavored sweet liquor usually drunk after a meal

From this reading While the horses were being changed, he summoned the surgeon of the town to examine the child, who had already much recovered; and by stripping his clothes, wrapping him in warm blankets, and administering cordials, he was permitted to reach another stage, so as to baffle pursuit that night; and in three days Mr. Spencer had placed his new charge with his maiden sisters, a hundred and fifty miles from the spot where he had been found.

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From this reading “But you have found the mountain’s top--there sit On the calm flourishing head of it; And whilst with wearied steps we upward go, See us and clouds below.”--COWLEY.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading While the horses were being changed, he summoned the surgeon of the town to examine the child, who had already much recovered; and by stripping his clothes, wrapping him in warm blankets, and administering cordials, he was permitted to reach another stage, so as to baffle pursuit that night; and in three days Mr. Spencer had placed his new charge with his maiden sisters, a hundred and fifty miles from the spot where he had been found.

past form of “eschew” — avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of

From this reading On reaching the town where the travellers in the barouche had been requested to leave Sidney, “The King’s Arms” was precisely the inn eschewed by Mr. Spencer.

consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading While the horses were being changed, he summoned the surgeon of the town to examine the child, who had already much recovered; and by stripping his clothes, wrapping him in warm blankets, and administering cordials, he was permitted to reach another stage, so as to baffle pursuit that night; and in three days Mr. Spencer had placed his new charge with his maiden sisters, a hundred and fifty miles from the spot where he had been found.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading While the horses were being changed, he summoned the surgeon of the town to examine the child, who had already much recovered; and by stripping his clothes, wrapping him in warm blankets, and administering cordials, he was permitted to reach another stage, so as to baffle pursuit that night; and in three days Mr. Spencer had placed his new charge with his maiden sisters, a hundred and fifty miles from the spot where he had been found.

very lively and profitable

From this reading “But you have found the mountain’s top--there sit On the calm flourishing head of it; And whilst with wearied steps we upward go, See us and clouds below.”--COWLEY.

set up or found

From this reading “But you have found the mountain’s top--there sit On the calm flourishing head of it; And whilst with wearied steps we upward go, See us and clouds below.”--COWLEY.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading While the horses were being changed, he summoned the surgeon of the town to examine the child, who had already much recovered; and by stripping his clothes, wrapping him in warm blankets, and administering cordials, he was permitted to reach another stage, so as to baffle pursuit that night; and in three days Mr. Spencer had placed his new charge with his maiden sisters, a hundred and fifty miles from the spot where he had been found.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading “But you have found the mountain’s top--there sit On the calm flourishing head of it; And whilst with wearied steps we upward go, See us and clouds below.”--COWLEY.

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

From this reading On reaching the town where the travellers in the barouche had been requested to leave Sidney, “The King’s Arms” was precisely the inn eschewed by Mr. Spencer.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading It was true that Sidney was happy in his new home, and thither we must now trace him.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “But you have found the mountain’s top--there sit On the calm flourishing head of it; And whilst with wearied steps we upward go, See us and clouds below.”--COWLEY.

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

From this reading While the horses were being changed, he summoned the surgeon of the town to examine the child, who had already much recovered; and by stripping his clothes, wrapping him in warm blankets, and administering cordials, he was permitted to reach another stage, so as to baffle pursuit that night; and in three days Mr. Spencer had placed his new charge with his maiden sisters, a hundred and fifty miles from the spot where he had been found.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading “But you have found the mountain’s top--there sit On the calm flourishing head of it; And whilst with wearied steps we upward go, See us and clouds below.”--COWLEY.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It was true that Sidney was happy in his new home, and thither we must now trace him.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading It was true that Sidney was happy in his new home, and thither we must now trace him.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading It was true that Sidney was happy in his new home, and thither we must now trace him.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading While the horses were being changed, he summoned the surgeon of the town to examine the child, who had already much recovered; and by stripping his clothes, wrapping him in warm blankets, and administering cordials, he was permitted to reach another stage, so as to baffle pursuit that night; and in three days Mr. Spencer had placed his new charge with his maiden sisters, a hundred and fifty miles from the spot where he had been found.

ten 10s

From this reading While the horses were being changed, he summoned the surgeon of the town to examine the child, who had already much recovered; and by stripping his clothes, wrapping him in warm blankets, and administering cordials, he was permitted to reach another stage, so as to baffle pursuit that night; and in three days Mr. Spencer had placed his new charge with his maiden sisters, a hundred and fifty miles from the spot where he had been found.

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

From this reading It was true that Sidney was happy in his new home, and thither we must now trace him.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading On reaching the town where the travellers in the barouche had been requested to leave Sidney, “The King’s Arms” was precisely the inn eschewed by Mr. Spencer.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “But you have found the mountain’s top--there sit On the calm flourishing head of it; And whilst with wearied steps we upward go, See us and clouds below.”--COWLEY.

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading On reaching the town where the travellers in the barouche had been requested to leave Sidney, “The King’s Arms” was precisely the inn eschewed by Mr. Spencer.

go away from a place

From this reading On reaching the town where the travellers in the barouche had been requested to leave Sidney, “The King’s Arms” was precisely the inn eschewed by Mr. Spencer.

an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading While the horses were being changed, he summoned the surgeon of the town to examine the child, who had already much recovered; and by stripping his clothes, wrapping him in warm blankets, and administering cordials, he was permitted to reach another stage, so as to baffle pursuit that night; and in three days Mr. Spencer had placed his new charge with his maiden sisters, a hundred and fifty miles from the spot where he had been found.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading While the horses were being changed, he summoned the surgeon of the town to examine the child, who had already much recovered; and by stripping his clothes, wrapping him in warm blankets, and administering cordials, he was permitted to reach another stage, so as to baffle pursuit that night; and in three days Mr. Spencer had placed his new charge with his maiden sisters, a hundred and fifty miles from the spot where he had been found.

possessive form of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading “But you have found the mountain’s top--there sit On the calm flourishing head of it; And whilst with wearied steps we upward go, See us and clouds below.”--COWLEY.

a form of address for a man

From this reading On reaching the town where the travellers in the barouche had been requested to leave Sidney, “The King’s Arms” was precisely the inn eschewed by Mr. Spencer.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading While the horses were being changed, he summoned the surgeon of the town to examine the child, who had already much recovered; and by stripping his clothes, wrapping him in warm blankets, and administering cordials, he was permitted to reach another stage, so as to baffle pursuit that night; and in three days Mr. Spencer had placed his new charge with his maiden sisters, a hundred and fifty miles from the spot where he had been found.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading It was true that Sidney was happy in his new home, and thither we must now trace him.

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

From this reading It was true that Sidney was happy in his new home, and thither we must now trace him.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading While the horses were being changed, he summoned the surgeon of the town to examine the child, who had already much recovered; and by stripping his clothes, wrapping him in warm blankets, and administering cordials, he was permitted to reach another stage, so as to baffle pursuit that night; and in three days Mr. Spencer had placed his new charge with his maiden sisters, a hundred and fifty miles from the spot where he had been found.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He would not take him to his own home yet.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading It was true that Sidney was happy in his new home, and thither we must now trace him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “But you have found the mountain’s top--there sit On the calm flourishing head of it; And whilst with wearied steps we upward go, See us and clouds below.”--COWLEY.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “But you have found the mountain’s top--there sit On the calm flourishing head of it; And whilst with wearied steps we upward go, See us and clouds below.”--COWLEY.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He would not take him to his own home yet.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading While the horses were being changed, he summoned the surgeon of the town to examine the child, who had already much recovered; and by stripping his clothes, wrapping him in warm blankets, and administering cordials, he was permitted to reach another stage, so as to baffle pursuit that night; and in three days Mr. Spencer had placed his new charge with his maiden sisters, a hundred and fifty miles from the spot where he had been found.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading While the horses were being changed, he summoned the surgeon of the town to examine the child, who had already much recovered; and by stripping his clothes, wrapping him in warm blankets, and administering cordials, he was permitted to reach another stage, so as to baffle pursuit that night; and in three days Mr. Spencer had placed his new charge with his maiden sisters, a hundred and fifty miles from the spot where he had been found.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading On reaching the town where the travellers in the barouche had been requested to leave Sidney, “The King’s Arms” was precisely the inn eschewed by Mr. Spencer.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading While the horses were being changed, he summoned the surgeon of the town to examine the child, who had already much recovered; and by stripping his clothes, wrapping him in warm blankets, and administering cordials, he was permitted to reach another stage, so as to baffle pursuit that night; and in three days Mr. Spencer had placed his new charge with his maiden sisters, a hundred and fifty miles from the spot where he had been found.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading While the horses were being changed, he summoned the surgeon of the town to examine the child, who had already much recovered; and by stripping his clothes, wrapping him in warm blankets, and administering cordials, he was permitted to reach another stage, so as to baffle pursuit that night; and in three days Mr. Spencer had placed his new charge with his maiden sisters, a hundred and fifty miles from the spot where he had been found.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading On reaching the town where the travellers in the barouche had been requested to leave Sidney, “The King’s Arms” was precisely the inn eschewed by Mr. Spencer.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading While the horses were being changed, he summoned the surgeon of the town to examine the child, who had already much recovered; and by stripping his clothes, wrapping him in warm blankets, and administering cordials, he was permitted to reach another stage, so as to baffle pursuit that night; and in three days Mr. Spencer had placed his new charge with his maiden sisters, a hundred and fifty miles from the spot where he had been found.

asked for

From this reading On reaching the town where the travellers in the barouche had been requested to leave Sidney, “The King’s Arms” was precisely the inn eschewed by Mr. Spencer.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “But you have found the mountain’s top--there sit On the calm flourishing head of it; And whilst with wearied steps we upward go, See us and clouds below.”--COWLEY.

English poet (1554-1586)

From this reading It was true that Sidney was happy in his new home, and thither we must now trace him.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading While the horses were being changed, he summoned the surgeon of the town to examine the child, who had already much recovered; and by stripping his clothes, wrapping him in warm blankets, and administering cordials, he was permitted to reach another stage, so as to baffle pursuit that night; and in three days Mr. Spencer had placed his new charge with his maiden sisters, a hundred and fifty miles from the spot where he had been found.

be seated

From this reading “But you have found the mountain’s top--there sit On the calm flourishing head of it; And whilst with wearied steps we upward go, See us and clouds below.”--COWLEY.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading While the horses were being changed, he summoned the surgeon of the town to examine the child, who had already much recovered; and by stripping his clothes, wrapping him in warm blankets, and administering cordials, he was permitted to reach another stage, so as to baffle pursuit that night; and in three days Mr. Spencer had placed his new charge with his maiden sisters, a hundred and fifty miles from the spot where he had been found.

English philosopher and sociologist who applied the theory of natural selection to human societies (1820-1903)

From this reading On reaching the town where the travellers in the barouche had been requested to leave Sidney, “The King’s Arms” was precisely the inn eschewed by Mr. Spencer.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading While the horses were being changed, he summoned the surgeon of the town to examine the child, who had already much recovered; and by stripping his clothes, wrapping him in warm blankets, and administering cordials, he was permitted to reach another stage, so as to baffle pursuit that night; and in three days Mr. Spencer had placed his new charge with his maiden sisters, a hundred and fifty miles from the spot where he had been found.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading While the horses were being changed, he summoned the surgeon of the town to examine the child, who had already much recovered; and by stripping his clothes, wrapping him in warm blankets, and administering cordials, he was permitted to reach another stage, so as to baffle pursuit that night; and in three days Mr. Spencer had placed his new charge with his maiden sisters, a hundred and fifty miles from the spot where he had been found.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading “But you have found the mountain’s top--there sit On the calm flourishing head of it; And whilst with wearied steps we upward go, See us and clouds below.”--COWLEY.

the removal of covering

From this reading While the horses were being changed, he summoned the surgeon of the town to examine the child, who had already much recovered; and by stripping his clothes, wrapping him in warm blankets, and administering cordials, he was permitted to reach another stage, so as to baffle pursuit that night; and in three days Mr. Spencer had placed his new charge with his maiden sisters, a hundred and fifty miles from the spot where he had been found.

past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading While the horses were being changed, he summoned the surgeon of the town to examine the child, who had already much recovered; and by stripping his clothes, wrapping him in warm blankets, and administering cordials, he was permitted to reach another stage, so as to baffle pursuit that night; and in three days Mr. Spencer had placed his new charge with his maiden sisters, a hundred and fifty miles from the spot where he had been found.

a physician who specializes in surgery

From this reading While the horses were being changed, he summoned the surgeon of the town to examine the child, who had already much recovered; and by stripping his clothes, wrapping him in warm blankets, and administering cordials, he was permitted to reach another stage, so as to baffle pursuit that night; and in three days Mr. Spencer had placed his new charge with his maiden sisters, a hundred and fifty miles from the spot where he had been found.

carry out

From this reading He would not take him to his own home yet.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was true that Sidney was happy in his new home, and thither we must now trace him.

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

From this reading “But you have found the mountain’s top--there sit On the calm flourishing head of it; And whilst with wearied steps we upward go, See us and clouds below.”--COWLEY.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “But you have found the mountain’s top--there sit On the calm flourishing head of it; And whilst with wearied steps we upward go, See us and clouds below.”--COWLEY.

an old word meaning “to that place”

From this reading It was true that Sidney was happy in his new home, and thither we must now trace him.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading While the horses were being changed, he summoned the surgeon of the town to examine the child, who had already much recovered; and by stripping his clothes, wrapping him in warm blankets, and administering cordials, he was permitted to reach another stage, so as to baffle pursuit that night; and in three days Mr. Spencer had placed his new charge with his maiden sisters, a hundred and fifty miles from the spot where he had been found.

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

From this reading On reaching the town where the travellers in the barouche had been requested to leave Sidney, “The King’s Arms” was precisely the inn eschewed by Mr. Spencer.

the upper part of anything

From this reading “But you have found the mountain’s top--there sit On the calm flourishing head of it; And whilst with wearied steps we upward go, See us and clouds below.”--COWLEY.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading On reaching the town where the travellers in the barouche had been requested to leave Sidney, “The King’s Arms” was precisely the inn eschewed by Mr. Spencer.

a just detectable amount

From this reading It was true that Sidney was happy in his new home, and thither we must now trace him.

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading On reaching the town where the travellers in the barouche had been requested to leave Sidney, “The King’s Arms” was precisely the inn eschewed by Mr. Spencer.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It was true that Sidney was happy in his new home, and thither we must now trace him.

directed up

From this reading “But you have found the mountain’s top--there sit On the calm flourishing head of it; And whilst with wearied steps we upward go, See us and clouds below.”--COWLEY.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “But you have found the mountain’s top--there sit On the calm flourishing head of it; And whilst with wearied steps we upward go, See us and clouds below.”--COWLEY.

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

From this reading While the horses were being changed, he summoned the surgeon of the town to examine the child, who had already much recovered; and by stripping his clothes, wrapping him in warm blankets, and administering cordials, he was permitted to reach another stage, so as to baffle pursuit that night; and in three days Mr. Spencer had placed his new charge with his maiden sisters, a hundred and fifty miles from the spot where he had been found.

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

From this reading It was true that Sidney was happy in his new home, and thither we must now trace him.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “But you have found the mountain’s top--there sit On the calm flourishing head of it; And whilst with wearied steps we upward go, See us and clouds below.”--COWLEY.

exhausted

From this reading “But you have found the mountain’s top--there sit On the calm flourishing head of it; And whilst with wearied steps we upward go, See us and clouds below.”--COWLEY.

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

From this reading While the horses were being changed, he summoned the surgeon of the town to examine the child, who had already much recovered; and by stripping his clothes, wrapping him in warm blankets, and administering cordials, he was permitted to reach another stage, so as to baffle pursuit that night; and in three days Mr. Spencer had placed his new charge with his maiden sisters, a hundred and fifty miles from the spot where he had been found.

in or at the place that

From this reading On reaching the town where the travellers in the barouche had been requested to leave Sidney, “The King’s Arms” was precisely the inn eschewed by Mr. Spencer.

during the time that

From this reading While the horses were being changed, he summoned the surgeon of the town to examine the child, who had already much recovered; and by stripping his clothes, wrapping him in warm blankets, and administering cordials, he was permitted to reach another stage, so as to baffle pursuit that night; and in three days Mr. Spencer had placed his new charge with his maiden sisters, a hundred and fifty miles from the spot where he had been found.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading “But you have found the mountain’s top--there sit On the calm flourishing head of it; And whilst with wearied steps we upward go, See us and clouds below.”--COWLEY.

which person or people

From this reading While the horses were being changed, he summoned the surgeon of the town to examine the child, who had already much recovered; and by stripping his clothes, wrapping him in warm blankets, and administering cordials, he was permitted to reach another stage, so as to baffle pursuit that night; and in three days Mr. Spencer had placed his new charge with his maiden sisters, a hundred and fifty miles from the spot where he had been found.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “But you have found the mountain’s top--there sit On the calm flourishing head of it; And whilst with wearied steps we upward go, See us and clouds below.”--COWLEY.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He would not take him to his own home yet.

the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped

From this reading While the horses were being changed, he summoned the surgeon of the town to examine the child, who had already much recovered; and by stripping his clothes, wrapping him in warm blankets, and administering cordials, he was permitted to reach another stage, so as to baffle pursuit that night; and in three days Mr. Spencer had placed his new charge with his maiden sisters, a hundred and fifty miles from the spot where he had been found.

but in spite of that

From this reading He would not take him to his own home yet.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “But you have found the mountain’s top--there sit On the calm flourishing head of it; And whilst with wearied steps we upward go, See us and clouds below.”--COWLEY.