Chapter XII · Down by the Sea

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

From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.

replying

From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.

a youthful male person

From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.

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

From this reading How did she look?

the state or fact of existing

From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.

inflected form of “fan” — strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)

From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.

with fondness; with love

From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.

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

From this reading What did she say, and who was to live with her in that great lonely house?

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

From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.

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From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.

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

From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.

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

From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.

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From this reading How did she look?

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

From this reading What did she say, and who was to live with her in that great lonely house?

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading What was she like?

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading What did she say, and who was to live with her in that great lonely house?

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading What did she say, and who was to live with her in that great lonely house?

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading How did she look?

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.

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

From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.

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

From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.

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

From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.

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

From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.

express in words

From this reading What did she say, and who was to live with her in that great lonely house?

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.

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

From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.

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

From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading What did she say, and who was to live with her in that great lonely house?

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

From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.

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

From this reading What did she say, and who was to live with her in that great lonely house?

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.

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

From this reading What was she like?

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.

be dressed in

From this reading What did she wear?

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What was she like?

which person or people

From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.

belonging to which person

From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.

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 Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mrs. Rossiter occupied the handsomest rooms at the Sea View House, and on the morning of Phil’s arrival she lay on her couch by the open window, occasionally looking out upon the water, but mostly with her eyes fixed fondly upon her handsome boy, who sat by her side, fanning himself with his soft hat, and answering the numerous questions of his sisters, concerning Reinette, their new cousin, whose existence had taken them so by surprise.