Chapter IV

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

From this reading _Motion--absolute and relative.--Uniform, accelerated, and retarded Velocity.--The times of Ascent and Descent are equal.--Vis inertiæ.--Friction.--Action and Reaction are equal and in opposite directions.--Momentum defined and explained.--The Three Great Laws of Motion._ “The table-cloth is removed,” cried Tom, as he cast a sly glance through the open window of the dining-room.

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading _Motion--absolute and relative.--Uniform, accelerated, and retarded Velocity.--The times of Ascent and Descent are equal.--Vis inertiæ.--Friction.--Action and Reaction are equal and in opposite directions.--Momentum defined and explained.--The Three Great Laws of Motion._ “The table-cloth is removed,” cried Tom, as he cast a sly glance through the open window of the dining-room.

speeded up, as of an academic course

From this reading _Motion--absolute and relative.--Uniform, accelerated, and retarded Velocity.--The times of Ascent and Descent are equal.--Vis inertiæ.--Friction.--Action and Reaction are equal and in opposite directions.--Momentum defined and explained.--The Three Great Laws of Motion._ “The table-cloth is removed,” cried Tom, as he cast a sly glance through the open window of the dining-room.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading _Motion--absolute and relative.--Uniform, accelerated, and retarded Velocity.--The times of Ascent and Descent are equal.--Vis inertiæ.--Friction.--Action and Reaction are equal and in opposite directions.--Momentum defined and explained.--The Three Great Laws of Motion._ “The table-cloth is removed,” cried Tom, as he cast a sly glance through the open window of the dining-room.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading “_Et redeunt jam gramina campis_,” added Mr. Seymour, archly, as he pointed to the green cloth with which the table was covered.

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

From this reading _Motion--absolute and relative.--Uniform, accelerated, and retarded Velocity.--The times of Ascent and Descent are equal.--Vis inertiæ.--Friction.--Action and Reaction are equal and in opposite directions.--Momentum defined and explained.--The Three Great Laws of Motion._ “The table-cloth is removed,” cried Tom, as he cast a sly glance through the open window of the dining-room.

in an arch manner; with playful slyness or roguishness

From this reading “_Et redeunt jam gramina campis_,” added Mr. Seymour, archly, as he pointed to the green cloth with which the table was covered.

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

From this reading _Motion--absolute and relative.--Uniform, accelerated, and retarded Velocity.--The times of Ascent and Descent are equal.--Vis inertiæ.--Friction.--Action and Reaction are equal and in opposite directions.--Momentum defined and explained.--The Three Great Laws of Motion._ “The table-cloth is removed,” cried Tom, as he cast a sly glance through the open window of the dining-room.

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

From this reading _Motion--absolute and relative.--Uniform, accelerated, and retarded Velocity.--The times of Ascent and Descent are equal.--Vis inertiæ.--Friction.--Action and Reaction are equal and in opposite directions.--Momentum defined and explained.--The Three Great Laws of Motion._ “The table-cloth is removed,” cried Tom, as he cast a sly glance through the open window of the dining-room.

an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

From this reading _Motion--absolute and relative.--Uniform, accelerated, and retarded Velocity.--The times of Ascent and Descent are equal.--Vis inertiæ.--Friction.--Action and Reaction are equal and in opposite directions.--Momentum defined and explained.--The Three Great Laws of Motion._ “The table-cloth is removed,” cried Tom, as he cast a sly glance through the open window of the dining-room.

a youthful male person

From this reading “It is, my boy,” replied Mr. Twaddleton; “_Diffugere nives_, as the poet has it.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “_Et decrescentia flumina_,” continued the vicar, with a smile; “but, psha! enough of wine and quotation.

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From this reading “_Et redeunt jam gramina campis_,” added Mr. Seymour, archly, as he pointed to the green cloth with which the table was covered.

put or send forth

From this reading _Motion--absolute and relative.--Uniform, accelerated, and retarded Velocity.--The times of Ascent and Descent are equal.--Vis inertiæ.--Friction.--Action and Reaction are equal and in opposite directions.--Momentum defined and explained.--The Three Great Laws of Motion._ “The table-cloth is removed,” cried Tom, as he cast a sly glance through the open window of the dining-room.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Come, let us join the children.”

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading “_Et redeunt jam gramina campis_,” added Mr. Seymour, archly, as he pointed to the green cloth with which the table was covered.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Come, let us join the children.”

without stop or interruption

From this reading “_Et decrescentia flumina_,” continued the vicar, with a smile; “but, psha! enough of wine and quotation.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading “_Et redeunt jam gramina campis_,” added Mr. Seymour, archly, as he pointed to the green cloth with which the table was covered.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading _Motion--absolute and relative.--Uniform, accelerated, and retarded Velocity.--The times of Ascent and Descent are equal.--Vis inertiæ.--Friction.--Action and Reaction are equal and in opposite directions.--Momentum defined and explained.--The Three Great Laws of Motion._ “The table-cloth is removed,” cried Tom, as he cast a sly glance through the open window of the dining-room.

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From this reading “_Et decrescentia flumina_,” continued the vicar, with a smile; “but, psha! enough of wine and quotation.

clearly characterized or delimited

From this reading _Motion--absolute and relative.--Uniform, accelerated, and retarded Velocity.--The times of Ascent and Descent are equal.--Vis inertiæ.--Friction.--Action and Reaction are equal and in opposite directions.--Momentum defined and explained.--The Three Great Laws of Motion._ “The table-cloth is removed,” cried Tom, as he cast a sly glance through the open window of the dining-room.

An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.

From this reading _Motion--absolute and relative.--Uniform, accelerated, and retarded Velocity.--The times of Ascent and Descent are equal.--Vis inertiæ.--Friction.--Action and Reaction are equal and in opposite directions.--Momentum defined and explained.--The Three Great Laws of Motion._ “The table-cloth is removed,” cried Tom, as he cast a sly glance through the open window of the dining-room.

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From this reading “It is, my boy,” replied Mr. Twaddleton; “_Diffugere nives_, as the poet has it.”

a room used for dining

From this reading _Motion--absolute and relative.--Uniform, accelerated, and retarded Velocity.--The times of Ascent and Descent are equal.--Vis inertiæ.--Friction.--Action and Reaction are equal and in opposite directions.--Momentum defined and explained.--The Three Great Laws of Motion._ “The table-cloth is removed,” cried Tom, as he cast a sly glance through the open window of the dining-room.

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading _Motion--absolute and relative.--Uniform, accelerated, and retarded Velocity.--The times of Ascent and Descent are equal.--Vis inertiæ.--Friction.--Action and Reaction are equal and in opposite directions.--Momentum defined and explained.--The Three Great Laws of Motion._ “The table-cloth is removed,” cried Tom, as he cast a sly glance through the open window of the dining-room.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading “_Et decrescentia flumina_,” continued the vicar, with a smile; “but, psha! enough of wine and quotation.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading _Motion--absolute and relative.--Uniform, accelerated, and retarded Velocity.--The times of Ascent and Descent are equal.--Vis inertiæ.--Friction.--Action and Reaction are equal and in opposite directions.--Momentum defined and explained.--The Three Great Laws of Motion._ “The table-cloth is removed,” cried Tom, as he cast a sly glance through the open window of the dining-room.

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From this reading “_Et redeunt jam gramina campis_,” added Mr. Seymour, archly, as he pointed to the green cloth with which the table was covered.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading _Motion--absolute and relative.--Uniform, accelerated, and retarded Velocity.--The times of Ascent and Descent are equal.--Vis inertiæ.--Friction.--Action and Reaction are equal and in opposite directions.--Momentum defined and explained.--The Three Great Laws of Motion._ “The table-cloth is removed,” cried Tom, as he cast a sly glance through the open window of the dining-room.

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From this reading “_Et decrescentia flumina_,” continued the vicar, with a smile; “but, psha! enough of wine and quotation.

a state of conflict between persons

From this reading _Motion--absolute and relative.--Uniform, accelerated, and retarded Velocity.--The times of Ascent and Descent are equal.--Vis inertiæ.--Friction.--Action and Reaction are equal and in opposite directions.--Momentum defined and explained.--The Three Great Laws of Motion._ “The table-cloth is removed,” cried Tom, as he cast a sly glance through the open window of the dining-room.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading _Motion--absolute and relative.--Uniform, accelerated, and retarded Velocity.--The times of Ascent and Descent are equal.--Vis inertiæ.--Friction.--Action and Reaction are equal and in opposite directions.--Momentum defined and explained.--The Three Great Laws of Motion._ “The table-cloth is removed,” cried Tom, as he cast a sly glance through the open window of the dining-room.

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From this reading “_Et redeunt jam gramina campis_,” added Mr. Seymour, archly, as he pointed to the green cloth with which the table was covered.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading _Motion--absolute and relative.--Uniform, accelerated, and retarded Velocity.--The times of Ascent and Descent are equal.--Vis inertiæ.--Friction.--Action and Reaction are equal and in opposite directions.--Momentum defined and explained.--The Three Great Laws of Motion._ “The table-cloth is removed,” cried Tom, as he cast a sly glance through the open window of the dining-room.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading “_Et redeunt jam gramina campis_,” added Mr. Seymour, archly, as he pointed to the green cloth with which the table was covered.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “It is, my boy,” replied Mr. Twaddleton; “_Diffugere nives_, as the poet has it.”

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

From this reading _Motion--absolute and relative.--Uniform, accelerated, and retarded Velocity.--The times of Ascent and Descent are equal.--Vis inertiæ.--Friction.--Action and Reaction are equal and in opposite directions.--Momentum defined and explained.--The Three Great Laws of Motion._ “The table-cloth is removed,” cried Tom, as he cast a sly glance through the open window of the dining-room.

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

From this reading _Motion--absolute and relative.--Uniform, accelerated, and retarded Velocity.--The times of Ascent and Descent are equal.--Vis inertiæ.--Friction.--Action and Reaction are equal and in opposite directions.--Momentum defined and explained.--The Three Great Laws of Motion._ “The table-cloth is removed,” cried Tom, as he cast a sly glance through the open window of the dining-room.

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From this reading _Motion--absolute and relative.--Uniform, accelerated, and retarded Velocity.--The times of Ascent and Descent are equal.--Vis inertiæ.--Friction.--Action and Reaction are equal and in opposite directions.--Momentum defined and explained.--The Three Great Laws of Motion._ “The table-cloth is removed,” cried Tom, as he cast a sly glance through the open window of the dining-room.

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

From this reading _Motion--absolute and relative.--Uniform, accelerated, and retarded Velocity.--The times of Ascent and Descent are equal.--Vis inertiæ.--Friction.--Action and Reaction are equal and in opposite directions.--Momentum defined and explained.--The Three Great Laws of Motion._ “The table-cloth is removed,” cried Tom, as he cast a sly glance through the open window of the dining-room.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “It is, my boy,” replied Mr. Twaddleton; “_Diffugere nives_, as the poet has it.”

press tightly together or cram

From this reading “_Et redeunt jam gramina campis_,” added Mr. Seymour, archly, as he pointed to the green cloth with which the table was covered.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading Come, let us join the children.”

the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit

From this reading _Motion--absolute and relative.--Uniform, accelerated, and retarded Velocity.--The times of Ascent and Descent are equal.--Vis inertiæ.--Friction.--Action and Reaction are equal and in opposite directions.--Momentum defined and explained.--The Three Great Laws of Motion._ “The table-cloth is removed,” cried Tom, as he cast a sly glance through the open window of the dining-room.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Come, let us join the children.”

an impelling force or strength

From this reading _Motion--absolute and relative.--Uniform, accelerated, and retarded Velocity.--The times of Ascent and Descent are equal.--Vis inertiæ.--Friction.--Action and Reaction are equal and in opposite directions.--Momentum defined and explained.--The Three Great Laws of Motion._ “The table-cloth is removed,” cried Tom, as he cast a sly glance through the open window of the dining-room.

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading _Motion--absolute and relative.--Uniform, accelerated, and retarded Velocity.--The times of Ascent and Descent are equal.--Vis inertiæ.--Friction.--Action and Reaction are equal and in opposite directions.--Momentum defined and explained.--The Three Great Laws of Motion._ “The table-cloth is removed,” cried Tom, as he cast a sly glance through the open window of the dining-room.

a form of address for a man

From this reading “It is, my boy,” replied Mr. Twaddleton; “_Diffugere nives_, as the poet has it.”

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “It is, my boy,” replied Mr. Twaddleton; “_Diffugere nives_, as the poet has it.”

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From this reading “It is, my boy,” replied Mr. Twaddleton; “_Diffugere nives_, as the poet has it.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Motion--absolute and relative.--Uniform, accelerated, and retarded Velocity.--The times of Ascent and Descent are equal.--Vis inertiæ.--Friction.--Action and Reaction are equal and in opposite directions.--Momentum defined and explained.--The Three Great Laws of Motion._ “The table-cloth is removed,” cried Tom, as he cast a sly glance through the open window of the dining-room.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading _Motion--absolute and relative.--Uniform, accelerated, and retarded Velocity.--The times of Ascent and Descent are equal.--Vis inertiæ.--Friction.--Action and Reaction are equal and in opposite directions.--Momentum defined and explained.--The Three Great Laws of Motion._ “The table-cloth is removed,” cried Tom, as he cast a sly glance through the open window of the dining-room.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading _Motion--absolute and relative.--Uniform, accelerated, and retarded Velocity.--The times of Ascent and Descent are equal.--Vis inertiæ.--Friction.--Action and Reaction are equal and in opposite directions.--Momentum defined and explained.--The Three Great Laws of Motion._ “The table-cloth is removed,” cried Tom, as he cast a sly glance through the open window of the dining-room.

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading “It is, my boy,” replied Mr. Twaddleton; “_Diffugere nives_, as the poet has it.”

having a point

From this reading “_Et redeunt jam gramina campis_,” added Mr. Seymour, archly, as he pointed to the green cloth with which the table was covered.

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From this reading “_Et decrescentia flumina_,” continued the vicar, with a smile; “but, psha! enough of wine and quotation.

a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage

From this reading “_Et decrescentia flumina_,” continued the vicar, with a smile; “but, psha! enough of wine and quotation.

(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others

From this reading _Motion--absolute and relative.--Uniform, accelerated, and retarded Velocity.--The times of Ascent and Descent are equal.--Vis inertiæ.--Friction.--Action and Reaction are equal and in opposite directions.--Momentum defined and explained.--The Three Great Laws of Motion._ “The table-cloth is removed,” cried Tom, as he cast a sly glance through the open window of the dining-room.

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From this reading “_Et redeunt jam gramina campis_,” added Mr. Seymour, archly, as he pointed to the green cloth with which the table was covered.

a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading _Motion--absolute and relative.--Uniform, accelerated, and retarded Velocity.--The times of Ascent and Descent are equal.--Vis inertiæ.--Friction.--Action and Reaction are equal and in opposite directions.--Momentum defined and explained.--The Three Great Laws of Motion._ “The table-cloth is removed,” cried Tom, as he cast a sly glance through the open window of the dining-room.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading _Motion--absolute and relative.--Uniform, accelerated, and retarded Velocity.--The times of Ascent and Descent are equal.--Vis inertiæ.--Friction.--Action and Reaction are equal and in opposite directions.--Momentum defined and explained.--The Three Great Laws of Motion._ “The table-cloth is removed,” cried Tom, as he cast a sly glance through the open window of the dining-room.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading “It is, my boy,” replied Mr. Twaddleton; “_Diffugere nives_, as the poet has it.”

relatively slow in mental or emotional or physical development

From this reading _Motion--absolute and relative.--Uniform, accelerated, and retarded Velocity.--The times of Ascent and Descent are equal.--Vis inertiæ.--Friction.--Action and Reaction are equal and in opposite directions.--Momentum defined and explained.--The Three Great Laws of Motion._ “The table-cloth is removed,” cried Tom, as he cast a sly glance through the open window of the dining-room.

Queen of England as the third wife of Henry VIII and mother of Edward VI (1509-1537)

From this reading “_Et redeunt jam gramina campis_,” added Mr. Seymour, archly, as he pointed to the green cloth with which the table was covered.

marked by skill in deception

From this reading _Motion--absolute and relative.--Uniform, accelerated, and retarded Velocity.--The times of Ascent and Descent are equal.--Vis inertiæ.--Friction.--Action and Reaction are equal and in opposite directions.--Momentum defined and explained.--The Three Great Laws of Motion._ “The table-cloth is removed,” cried Tom, as he cast a sly glance through the open window of the dining-room.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading “_Et decrescentia flumina_,” continued the vicar, with a smile; “but, psha! enough of wine and quotation.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading “_Et redeunt jam gramina campis_,” added Mr. Seymour, archly, as he pointed to the green cloth with which the table was covered.

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

From this reading _Motion--absolute and relative.--Uniform, accelerated, and retarded Velocity.--The times of Ascent and Descent are equal.--Vis inertiæ.--Friction.--Action and Reaction are equal and in opposite directions.--Momentum defined and explained.--The Three Great Laws of Motion._ “The table-cloth is removed,” cried Tom, as he cast a sly glance through the open window of the dining-room.

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

From this reading _Motion--absolute and relative.--Uniform, accelerated, and retarded Velocity.--The times of Ascent and Descent are equal.--Vis inertiæ.--Friction.--Action and Reaction are equal and in opposite directions.--Momentum defined and explained.--The Three Great Laws of Motion._ “The table-cloth is removed,” cried Tom, as he cast a sly glance through the open window of the dining-room.

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

From this reading _Motion--absolute and relative.--Uniform, accelerated, and retarded Velocity.--The times of Ascent and Descent are equal.--Vis inertiæ.--Friction.--Action and Reaction are equal and in opposite directions.--Momentum defined and explained.--The Three Great Laws of Motion._ “The table-cloth is removed,” cried Tom, as he cast a sly glance through the open window of the dining-room.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading _Motion--absolute and relative.--Uniform, accelerated, and retarded Velocity.--The times of Ascent and Descent are equal.--Vis inertiæ.--Friction.--Action and Reaction are equal and in opposite directions.--Momentum defined and explained.--The Three Great Laws of Motion._ “The table-cloth is removed,” cried Tom, as he cast a sly glance through the open window of the dining-room.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading _Motion--absolute and relative.--Uniform, accelerated, and retarded Velocity.--The times of Ascent and Descent are equal.--Vis inertiæ.--Friction.--Action and Reaction are equal and in opposite directions.--Momentum defined and explained.--The Three Great Laws of Motion._ “The table-cloth is removed,” cried Tom, as he cast a sly glance through the open window of the dining-room.

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

From this reading “_Et redeunt jam gramina campis_,” added Mr. Seymour, archly, as he pointed to the green cloth with which the table was covered.

male cat

From this reading _Motion--absolute and relative.--Uniform, accelerated, and retarded Velocity.--The times of Ascent and Descent are equal.--Vis inertiæ.--Friction.--Action and Reaction are equal and in opposite directions.--Momentum defined and explained.--The Three Great Laws of Motion._ “The table-cloth is removed,” cried Tom, as he cast a sly glance through the open window of the dining-room.

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From this reading “It is, my boy,” replied Mr. Twaddleton; “_Diffugere nives_, as the poet has it.”

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading _Motion--absolute and relative.--Uniform, accelerated, and retarded Velocity.--The times of Ascent and Descent are equal.--Vis inertiæ.--Friction.--Action and Reaction are equal and in opposite directions.--Momentum defined and explained.--The Three Great Laws of Motion._ “The table-cloth is removed,” cried Tom, as he cast a sly glance through the open window of the dining-room.

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

From this reading Come, let us join the children.”

distance travelled per unit time

From this reading _Motion--absolute and relative.--Uniform, accelerated, and retarded Velocity.--The times of Ascent and Descent are equal.--Vis inertiæ.--Friction.--Action and Reaction are equal and in opposite directions.--Momentum defined and explained.--The Three Great Laws of Motion._ “The table-cloth is removed,” cried Tom, as he cast a sly glance through the open window of the dining-room.

a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman

From this reading “_Et decrescentia flumina_,” continued the vicar, with a smile; “but, psha! enough of wine and quotation.

plural of “vi” — the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading _Motion--absolute and relative.--Uniform, accelerated, and retarded Velocity.--The times of Ascent and Descent are equal.--Vis inertiæ.--Friction.--Action and Reaction are equal and in opposite directions.--Momentum defined and explained.--The Three Great Laws of Motion._ “The table-cloth is removed,” cried Tom, as he cast a sly glance through the open window of the dining-room.

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

From this reading “_Et redeunt jam gramina campis_,” added Mr. Seymour, archly, as he pointed to the green cloth with which the table was covered.

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

From this reading “_Et redeunt jam gramina campis_,” added Mr. Seymour, archly, as he pointed to the green cloth with which the table was covered.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading _Motion--absolute and relative.--Uniform, accelerated, and retarded Velocity.--The times of Ascent and Descent are equal.--Vis inertiæ.--Friction.--Action and Reaction are equal and in opposite directions.--Momentum defined and explained.--The Three Great Laws of Motion._ “The table-cloth is removed,” cried Tom, as he cast a sly glance through the open window of the dining-room.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading “_Et decrescentia flumina_,” continued the vicar, with a smile; “but, psha! enough of wine and quotation.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “_Et redeunt jam gramina campis_,” added Mr. Seymour, archly, as he pointed to the green cloth with which the table was covered.