Chapter XIX

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

From this reading In the little bustle of preparation which ensued, there was, of course, a good deal of dressmaking to do, and Miss Richardson, the dressmaker from the village, who was Mr. Sugden’s landlady, was almost a resident at the Cottage for the following week.

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading She was never tired remarking what a pleasure it was to talk to ladies who could understand you, and who were not proud, and took an interest in their fellow creatures; and it was during this busy week that Kate acquired that absolute knowledge of Miss Richardson’s private history with which she enlightened her friends at a later period.

gotten through environmental forces

From this reading She was never tired remarking what a pleasure it was to talk to ladies who could understand you, and who were not proud, and took an interest in their fellow creatures; and it was during this busy week that Kate acquired that absolute knowledge of Miss Richardson’s private history with which she enlightened her friends at a later period.

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

From this reading In the little bustle of preparation which ensued, there was, of course, a good deal of dressmaking to do, and Miss Richardson, the dressmaker from the village, who was Mr. Sugden’s landlady, was almost a resident at the Cottage for the following week.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading She was never tired remarking what a pleasure it was to talk to ladies who could understand you, and who were not proud, and took an interest in their fellow creatures; and it was during this busy week that Kate acquired that absolute knowledge of Miss Richardson’s private history with which she enlightened her friends at a later period.

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

From this reading In the little bustle of preparation which ensued, there was, of course, a good deal of dressmaking to do, and Miss Richardson, the dressmaker from the village, who was Mr. Sugden’s landlady, was almost a resident at the Cottage for the following week.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In the little bustle of preparation which ensued, there was, of course, a good deal of dressmaking to do, and Miss Richardson, the dressmaker from the village, who was Mr. Sugden’s landlady, was almost a resident at the Cottage for the following week.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading She set out every morning in her close black bonnet and black shawl, with her little parcel of properties--including the last fashion book, done up in a very tight roll.

a hat tied under the chin

From this reading She set out every morning in her close black bonnet and black shawl, with her little parcel of properties--including the last fashion book, done up in a very tight roll.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading She set out every morning in her close black bonnet and black shawl, with her little parcel of properties--including the last fashion book, done up in a very tight roll.

a rapid active commotion

From this reading In the little bustle of preparation which ensued, there was, of course, a good deal of dressmaking to do, and Miss Richardson, the dressmaker from the village, who was Mr. Sugden’s landlady, was almost a resident at the Cottage for the following week.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading She was never tired remarking what a pleasure it was to talk to ladies who could understand you, and who were not proud, and took an interest in their fellow creatures; and it was during this busy week that Kate acquired that absolute knowledge of Miss Richardson’s private history with which she enlightened her friends at a later period.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She helped Maryanne, and she helped Francesca, who was more difficult to deal with; and she was helped in her turn by the young ladies themselves, who did not disdain the task.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading She set out every morning in her close black bonnet and black shawl, with her little parcel of properties--including the last fashion book, done up in a very tight roll.

a small house with a single story

From this reading In the little bustle of preparation which ensued, there was, of course, a good deal of dressmaking to do, and Miss Richardson, the dressmaker from the village, who was Mr. Sugden’s landlady, was almost a resident at the Cottage for the following week.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading She was never tired remarking what a pleasure it was to talk to ladies who could understand you, and who were not proud, and took an interest in their fellow creatures; and it was during this busy week that Kate acquired that absolute knowledge of Miss Richardson’s private history with which she enlightened her friends at a later period.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading In the little bustle of preparation which ensued, there was, of course, a good deal of dressmaking to do, and Miss Richardson, the dressmaker from the village, who was Mr. Sugden’s landlady, was almost a resident at the Cottage for the following week.

plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading She was never tired remarking what a pleasure it was to talk to ladies who could understand you, and who were not proud, and took an interest in their fellow creatures; and it was during this busy week that Kate acquired that absolute knowledge of Miss Richardson’s private history with which she enlightened her friends at a later period.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading In the little bustle of preparation which ensued, there was, of course, a good deal of dressmaking to do, and Miss Richardson, the dressmaker from the village, who was Mr. Sugden’s landlady, was almost a resident at the Cottage for the following week.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading She helped Maryanne, and she helped Francesca, who was more difficult to deal with; and she was helped in her turn by the young ladies themselves, who did not disdain the task.

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

From this reading She helped Maryanne, and she helped Francesca, who was more difficult to deal with; and she was helped in her turn by the young ladies themselves, who did not disdain the task.

look down on with disdain

From this reading She helped Maryanne, and she helped Francesca, who was more difficult to deal with; and she was helped in her turn by the young ladies themselves, who did not disdain the task.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading In the little bustle of preparation which ensued, there was, of course, a good deal of dressmaking to do, and Miss Richardson, the dressmaker from the village, who was Mr. Sugden’s landlady, was almost a resident at the Cottage for the following week.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading She set out every morning in her close black bonnet and black shawl, with her little parcel of properties--including the last fashion book, done up in a very tight roll.

someone who makes or mends dresses

From this reading In the little bustle of preparation which ensued, there was, of course, a good deal of dressmaking to do, and Miss Richardson, the dressmaker from the village, who was Mr. Sugden’s landlady, was almost a resident at the Cottage for the following week.

the craft of making dresses

From this reading In the little bustle of preparation which ensued, there was, of course, a good deal of dressmaking to do, and Miss Richardson, the dressmaker from the village, who was Mr. Sugden’s landlady, was almost a resident at the Cottage for the following week.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading She was never tired remarking what a pleasure it was to talk to ladies who could understand you, and who were not proud, and took an interest in their fellow creatures; and it was during this busy week that Kate acquired that absolute knowledge of Miss Richardson’s private history with which she enlightened her friends at a later period.

having knowledge and spiritual insight

From this reading She was never tired remarking what a pleasure it was to talk to ladies who could understand you, and who were not proud, and took an interest in their fellow creatures; and it was during this busy week that Kate acquired that absolute knowledge of Miss Richardson’s private history with which she enlightened her friends at a later period.

past form of “ensue” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

From this reading In the little bustle of preparation which ensued, there was, of course, a good deal of dressmaking to do, and Miss Richardson, the dressmaker from the village, who was Mr. Sugden’s landlady, was almost a resident at the Cottage for the following week.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading She set out every morning in her close black bonnet and black shawl, with her little parcel of properties--including the last fashion book, done up in a very tight roll.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading She set out every morning in her close black bonnet and black shawl, with her little parcel of properties--including the last fashion book, done up in a very tight roll.

a boy or man

From this reading She was never tired remarking what a pleasure it was to talk to ladies who could understand you, and who were not proud, and took an interest in their fellow creatures; and it was during this busy week that Kate acquired that absolute knowledge of Miss Richardson’s private history with which she enlightened her friends at a later period.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading It was very pleasant to Miss Richardson, who was a person of refined tastes, to find herself in such refined society.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading In the little bustle of preparation which ensued, there was, of course, a good deal of dressmaking to do, and Miss Richardson, the dressmaker from the village, who was Mr. Sugden’s landlady, was almost a resident at the Cottage for the following week.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In the little bustle of preparation which ensued, there was, of course, a good deal of dressmaking to do, and Miss Richardson, the dressmaker from the village, who was Mr. Sugden’s landlady, was almost a resident at the Cottage for the following week.

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From this reading She helped Maryanne, and she helped Francesca, who was more difficult to deal with; and she was helped in her turn by the young ladies themselves, who did not disdain the task.

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

From this reading She was never tired remarking what a pleasure it was to talk to ladies who could understand you, and who were not proud, and took an interest in their fellow creatures; and it was during this busy week that Kate acquired that absolute knowledge of Miss Richardson’s private history with which she enlightened her friends at a later period.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In the little bustle of preparation which ensued, there was, of course, a good deal of dressmaking to do, and Miss Richardson, the dressmaker from the village, who was Mr. Sugden’s landlady, was almost a resident at the Cottage for the following week.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading In the little bustle of preparation which ensued, there was, of course, a good deal of dressmaking to do, and Miss Richardson, the dressmaker from the village, who was Mr. Sugden’s landlady, was almost a resident at the Cottage for the following week.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading She helped Maryanne, and she helped Francesca, who was more difficult to deal with; and she was helped in her turn by the young ladies themselves, who did not disdain the task.

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

From this reading She set out every morning in her close black bonnet and black shawl, with her little parcel of properties--including the last fashion book, done up in a very tight roll.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading It was very pleasant to Miss Richardson, who was a person of refined tastes, to find herself in such refined society.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading She was never tired remarking what a pleasure it was to talk to ladies who could understand you, and who were not proud, and took an interest in their fellow creatures; and it was during this busy week that Kate acquired that absolute knowledge of Miss Richardson’s private history with which she enlightened her friends at a later period.

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

From this reading In the little bustle of preparation which ensued, there was, of course, a good deal of dressmaking to do, and Miss Richardson, the dressmaker from the village, who was Mr. Sugden’s landlady, was almost a resident at the Cottage for the following week.

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading She set out every morning in her close black bonnet and black shawl, with her little parcel of properties--including the last fashion book, done up in a very tight roll.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading She was never tired remarking what a pleasure it was to talk to ladies who could understand you, and who were not proud, and took an interest in their fellow creatures; and it was during this busy week that Kate acquired that absolute knowledge of Miss Richardson’s private history with which she enlightened her friends at a later period.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was very pleasant to Miss Richardson, who was a person of refined tastes, to find herself in such refined society.

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

From this reading She was never tired remarking what a pleasure it was to talk to ladies who could understand you, and who were not proud, and took an interest in their fellow creatures; and it was during this busy week that Kate acquired that absolute knowledge of Miss Richardson’s private history with which she enlightened her friends at a later period.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading She was never tired remarking what a pleasure it was to talk to ladies who could understand you, and who were not proud, and took an interest in their fellow creatures; and it was during this busy week that Kate acquired that absolute knowledge of Miss Richardson’s private history with which she enlightened her friends at a later period.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading She helped Maryanne, and she helped Francesca, who was more difficult to deal with; and she was helped in her turn by the young ladies themselves, who did not disdain the task.

a landlord who is a woman

From this reading In the little bustle of preparation which ensued, there was, of course, a good deal of dressmaking to do, and Miss Richardson, the dressmaker from the village, who was Mr. Sugden’s landlady, was almost a resident at the Cottage for the following week.

immediately past

From this reading She set out every morning in her close black bonnet and black shawl, with her little parcel of properties--including the last fashion book, done up in a very tight roll.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading She was never tired remarking what a pleasure it was to talk to ladies who could understand you, and who were not proud, and took an interest in their fellow creatures; and it was during this busy week that Kate acquired that absolute knowledge of Miss Richardson’s private history with which she enlightened her friends at a later period.

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

From this reading In the little bustle of preparation which ensued, there was, of course, a good deal of dressmaking to do, and Miss Richardson, the dressmaker from the village, who was Mr. Sugden’s landlady, was almost a resident at the Cottage for the following week.

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

From this reading She helped Maryanne, and she helped Francesca, who was more difficult to deal with; and she was helped in her turn by the young ladies themselves, who did not disdain the task.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading In the little bustle of preparation which ensued, there was, of course, a good deal of dressmaking to do, and Miss Richardson, the dressmaker from the village, who was Mr. Sugden’s landlady, was almost a resident at the Cottage for the following week.

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

From this reading She helped Maryanne, and she helped Francesca, who was more difficult to deal with; and she was helped in her turn by the young ladies themselves, who did not disdain the task.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading She set out every morning in her close black bonnet and black shawl, with her little parcel of properties--including the last fashion book, done up in a very tight roll.

a form of address for a man

From this reading In the little bustle of preparation which ensued, there was, of course, a good deal of dressmaking to do, and Miss Richardson, the dressmaker from the village, who was Mr. Sugden’s landlady, was almost a resident at the Cottage for the following week.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading She was never tired remarking what a pleasure it was to talk to ladies who could understand you, and who were not proud, and took an interest in their fellow creatures; and it was during this busy week that Kate acquired that absolute knowledge of Miss Richardson’s private history with which she enlightened her friends at a later period.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She helped Maryanne, and she helped Francesca, who was more difficult to deal with; and she was helped in her turn by the young ladies themselves, who did not disdain the task.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the little bustle of preparation which ensued, there was, of course, a good deal of dressmaking to do, and Miss Richardson, the dressmaker from the village, who was Mr. Sugden’s landlady, was almost a resident at the Cottage for the following week.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading She set out every morning in her close black bonnet and black shawl, with her little parcel of properties--including the last fashion book, done up in a very tight roll.

a wrapped container

From this reading She set out every morning in her close black bonnet and black shawl, with her little parcel of properties--including the last fashion book, done up in a very tight roll.

an amount of time

From this reading She was never tired remarking what a pleasure it was to talk to ladies who could understand you, and who were not proud, and took an interest in their fellow creatures; and it was during this busy week that Kate acquired that absolute knowledge of Miss Richardson’s private history with which she enlightened her friends at a later period.

a human being

From this reading It was very pleasant to Miss Richardson, who was a person of refined tastes, to find herself in such refined society.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading It was very pleasant to Miss Richardson, who was a person of refined tastes, to find herself in such refined society.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading She was never tired remarking what a pleasure it was to talk to ladies who could understand you, and who were not proud, and took an interest in their fellow creatures; and it was during this busy week that Kate acquired that absolute knowledge of Miss Richardson’s private history with which she enlightened her friends at a later period.

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading In the little bustle of preparation which ensued, there was, of course, a good deal of dressmaking to do, and Miss Richardson, the dressmaker from the village, who was Mr. Sugden’s landlady, was almost a resident at the Cottage for the following week.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading She was never tired remarking what a pleasure it was to talk to ladies who could understand you, and who were not proud, and took an interest in their fellow creatures; and it was during this busy week that Kate acquired that absolute knowledge of Miss Richardson’s private history with which she enlightened her friends at a later period.

plural of “property” — something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading She set out every morning in her close black bonnet and black shawl, with her little parcel of properties--including the last fashion book, done up in a very tight roll.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading She was never tired remarking what a pleasure it was to talk to ladies who could understand you, and who were not proud, and took an interest in their fellow creatures; and it was during this busy week that Kate acquired that absolute knowledge of Miss Richardson’s private history with which she enlightened her friends at a later period.

(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel

From this reading It was very pleasant to Miss Richardson, who was a person of refined tastes, to find herself in such refined society.

-ing form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading She was never tired remarking what a pleasure it was to talk to ladies who could understand you, and who were not proud, and took an interest in their fellow creatures; and it was during this busy week that Kate acquired that absolute knowledge of Miss Richardson’s private history with which she enlightened her friends at a later period.

living in a particular place

From this reading In the little bustle of preparation which ensued, there was, of course, a good deal of dressmaking to do, and Miss Richardson, the dressmaker from the village, who was Mr. Sugden’s landlady, was almost a resident at the Cottage for the following week.

United States architect (1838-1886)

From this reading In the little bustle of preparation which ensued, there was, of course, a good deal of dressmaking to do, and Miss Richardson, the dressmaker from the village, who was Mr. Sugden’s landlady, was almost a resident at the Cottage for the following week.

possessive form of “richardson” — United States architect (1838-1886)

From this reading She was never tired remarking what a pleasure it was to talk to ladies who could understand you, and who were not proud, and took an interest in their fellow creatures; and it was during this busy week that Kate acquired that absolute knowledge of Miss Richardson’s private history with which she enlightened her friends at a later period.

move by turning over or rotating

From this reading She set out every morning in her close black bonnet and black shawl, with her little parcel of properties--including the last fashion book, done up in a very tight roll.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading She set out every morning in her close black bonnet and black shawl, with her little parcel of properties--including the last fashion book, done up in a very tight roll.

cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders

From this reading She set out every morning in her close black bonnet and black shawl, with her little parcel of properties--including the last fashion book, done up in a very tight roll.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She set out every morning in her close black bonnet and black shawl, with her little parcel of properties--including the last fashion book, done up in a very tight roll.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading It was very pleasant to Miss Richardson, who was a person of refined tastes, to find herself in such refined society.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It was very pleasant to Miss Richardson, who was a person of refined tastes, to find herself in such refined society.

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

From this reading In the little bustle of preparation which ensued, there was, of course, a good deal of dressmaking to do, and Miss Richardson, the dressmaker from the village, who was Mr. Sugden’s landlady, was almost a resident at the Cottage for the following week.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading She was never tired remarking what a pleasure it was to talk to ladies who could understand you, and who were not proud, and took an interest in their fellow creatures; and it was during this busy week that Kate acquired that absolute knowledge of Miss Richardson’s private history with which she enlightened her friends at a later period.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading She helped Maryanne, and she helped Francesca, who was more difficult to deal with; and she was helped in her turn by the young ladies themselves, who did not disdain the task.

plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus

From this reading It was very pleasant to Miss Richardson, who was a person of refined tastes, to find herself in such refined society.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She was never tired remarking what a pleasure it was to talk to ladies who could understand you, and who were not proud, and took an interest in their fellow creatures; and it was during this busy week that Kate acquired that absolute knowledge of Miss Richardson’s private history with which she enlightened her friends at a later period.

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

From this reading In the little bustle of preparation which ensued, there was, of course, a good deal of dressmaking to do, and Miss Richardson, the dressmaker from the village, who was Mr. Sugden’s landlady, was almost a resident at the Cottage for the following week.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading She was never tired remarking what a pleasure it was to talk to ladies who could understand you, and who were not proud, and took an interest in their fellow creatures; and it was during this busy week that Kate acquired that absolute knowledge of Miss Richardson’s private history with which she enlightened her friends at a later period.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading She helped Maryanne, and she helped Francesca, who was more difficult to deal with; and she was helped in her turn by the young ladies themselves, who did not disdain the task.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In the little bustle of preparation which ensued, there was, of course, a good deal of dressmaking to do, and Miss Richardson, the dressmaker from the village, who was Mr. Sugden’s landlady, was almost a resident at the Cottage for the following week.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading She was never tired remarking what a pleasure it was to talk to ladies who could understand you, and who were not proud, and took an interest in their fellow creatures; and it was during this busy week that Kate acquired that absolute knowledge of Miss Richardson’s private history with which she enlightened her friends at a later period.

closely constrained or constricted or constricting

From this reading She set out every morning in her close black bonnet and black shawl, with her little parcel of properties--including the last fashion book, done up in a very tight roll.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading She was never tired remarking what a pleasure it was to talk to ladies who could understand you, and who were not proud, and took an interest in their fellow creatures; and it was during this busy week that Kate acquired that absolute knowledge of Miss Richardson’s private history with which she enlightened her friends at a later period.

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

From this reading In the little bustle of preparation which ensued, there was, of course, a good deal of dressmaking to do, and Miss Richardson, the dressmaker from the village, who was Mr. Sugden’s landlady, was almost a resident at the Cottage for the following week.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading She was never tired remarking what a pleasure it was to talk to ladies who could understand you, and who were not proud, and took an interest in their fellow creatures; and it was during this busy week that Kate acquired that absolute knowledge of Miss Richardson’s private history with which she enlightened her friends at a later period.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading She helped Maryanne, and she helped Francesca, who was more difficult to deal with; and she was helped in her turn by the young ladies themselves, who did not disdain the task.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading She was never tired remarking what a pleasure it was to talk to ladies who could understand you, and who were not proud, and took an interest in their fellow creatures; and it was during this busy week that Kate acquired that absolute knowledge of Miss Richardson’s private history with which she enlightened her friends at a later period.

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

From this reading She set out every morning in her close black bonnet and black shawl, with her little parcel of properties--including the last fashion book, done up in a very tight roll.

precisely as stated

From this reading She set out every morning in her close black bonnet and black shawl, with her little parcel of properties--including the last fashion book, done up in a very tight roll.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading In the little bustle of preparation which ensued, there was, of course, a good deal of dressmaking to do, and Miss Richardson, the dressmaker from the village, who was Mr. Sugden’s landlady, was almost a resident at the Cottage for the following week.

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

From this reading In the little bustle of preparation which ensued, there was, of course, a good deal of dressmaking to do, and Miss Richardson, the dressmaker from the village, who was Mr. Sugden’s landlady, was almost a resident at the Cottage for the following week.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading In the little bustle of preparation which ensued, there was, of course, a good deal of dressmaking to do, and Miss Richardson, the dressmaker from the village, who was Mr. Sugden’s landlady, was almost a resident at the Cottage for the following week.

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

From this reading She was never tired remarking what a pleasure it was to talk to ladies who could understand you, and who were not proud, and took an interest in their fellow creatures; and it was during this busy week that Kate acquired that absolute knowledge of Miss Richardson’s private history with which she enlightened her friends at a later period.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading She was never tired remarking what a pleasure it was to talk to ladies who could understand you, and who were not proud, and took an interest in their fellow creatures; and it was during this busy week that Kate acquired that absolute knowledge of Miss Richardson’s private history with which she enlightened her friends at a later period.

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

From this reading In the little bustle of preparation which ensued, there was, of course, a good deal of dressmaking to do, and Miss Richardson, the dressmaker from the village, who was Mr. Sugden’s landlady, was almost a resident at the Cottage for the following week.

which person or people

From this reading In the little bustle of preparation which ensued, there was, of course, a good deal of dressmaking to do, and Miss Richardson, the dressmaker from the village, who was Mr. Sugden’s landlady, was almost a resident at the Cottage for the following week.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She set out every morning in her close black bonnet and black shawl, with her little parcel of properties--including the last fashion book, done up in a very tight roll.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading She was never tired remarking what a pleasure it was to talk to ladies who could understand you, and who were not proud, and took an interest in their fellow creatures; and it was during this busy week that Kate acquired that absolute knowledge of Miss Richardson’s private history with which she enlightened her friends at a later period.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading She helped Maryanne, and she helped Francesca, who was more difficult to deal with; and she was helped in her turn by the young ladies themselves, who did not disdain the task.