used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Catherine’s later convalescence dwelt in her mind in after years as a time of peculiar softness and peace.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading At Mile End, as though to put the Rector in the wrong, serious illness had for the time disappeared; and Mrs. Leyburn’s mild chatter, as she gently poked about the house and garden, went out in Catherine’s pony-carriage, inspected Catherine’s stores, and hovered over Catherine’s babe, had a constantly cheering effect on the still languid mother.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Catherine’s later convalescence dwelt in her mind in after years as a time of peculiar softness and peace.
ailmentsnounUS /ˈeɪlmənts/
plural of “ailment” — an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading The babe had ailments she did not understand, or it developed likes and dislikes she had forgotten existed in babies, and Mrs. Leyburn was nonplussed.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Her baby-girl throve; Robert had driven the Squire and Henslowe out of his mind, and was all eagerness as to certain negotiations with a famous naturalist for a lecture at the village club.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Catherine’s later convalescence dwelt in her mind in after years as a time of peculiar softness and peace.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Catherine’s later convalescence dwelt in her mind in after years as a time of peculiar softness and peace.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her baby-girl throve; Robert had driven the Squire and Henslowe out of his mind, and was all eagerness as to certain negotiations with a famous naturalist for a lecture at the village club.
babenounUS /beɪb/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading At Mile End, as though to put the Rector in the wrong, serious illness had for the time disappeared; and Mrs. Leyburn’s mild chatter, as she gently poked about the house and garden, went out in Catherine’s pony-carriage, inspected Catherine’s stores, and hovered over Catherine’s babe, had a constantly cheering effect on the still languid mother.
babiesnounUS /ˈbeɪbiz/
plural of “baby” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading The babe had ailments she did not understand, or it developed likes and dislikes she had forgotten existed in babies, and Mrs. Leyburn was nonplussed.
baby-girl
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From this reading Her baby-girl throve; Robert had driven the Squire and Henslowe out of his mind, and was all eagerness as to certain negotiations with a famous naturalist for a lecture at the village club.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Like all theorists, especially those at secondhand, Mrs. Leyburn’s maxims had been very much routed by the event.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Like all theorists, especially those at secondhand, Mrs. Leyburn’s maxims had been very much routed by the event.
Catherine'snounUS /ˈkæθrɪnz/
possessive form of “catherine” — first wife of Henry VIII; Henry VIII's divorce from her was the initial step of the Reformation in England (1485-1536)
From this reading Catherine’s later convalescence dwelt in her mind in after years as a time of peculiar softness and peace.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Her baby-girl throve; Robert had driven the Squire and Henslowe out of his mind, and was all eagerness as to certain negotiations with a famous naturalist for a lecture at the village club.
chatterverbUS /ˈtʃætər/
click repeatedly or uncontrollably
From this reading At Mile End, as though to put the Rector in the wrong, serious illness had for the time disappeared; and Mrs. Leyburn’s mild chatter, as she gently poked about the house and garden, went out in Catherine’s pony-carriage, inspected Catherine’s stores, and hovered over Catherine’s babe, had a constantly cheering effect on the still languid mother.
cheeringnounUS /ˈtʃɪrɪŋ/
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading At Mile End, as though to put the Rector in the wrong, serious illness had for the time disappeared; and Mrs. Leyburn’s mild chatter, as she gently poked about the house and garden, went out in Catherine’s pony-carriage, inspected Catherine’s stores, and hovered over Catherine’s babe, had a constantly cheering effect on the still languid mother.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading Her baby-girl throve; Robert had driven the Squire and Henslowe out of his mind, and was all eagerness as to certain negotiations with a famous naturalist for a lecture at the village club.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading At Mile End, as though to put the Rector in the wrong, serious illness had for the time disappeared; and Mrs. Leyburn’s mild chatter, as she gently poked about the house and garden, went out in Catherine’s pony-carriage, inspected Catherine’s stores, and hovered over Catherine’s babe, had a constantly cheering effect on the still languid mother.
convalescencenounUS /ˌkɑːnvəˈlesəns/
gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury
From this reading Catherine’s later convalescence dwelt in her mind in after years as a time of peculiar softness and peace.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading The babe had ailments she did not understand, or it developed likes and dislikes she had forgotten existed in babies, and Mrs. Leyburn was nonplussed.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The babe had ailments she did not understand, or it developed likes and dislikes she had forgotten existed in babies, and Mrs. Leyburn was nonplussed.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading At Mile End, as though to put the Rector in the wrong, serious illness had for the time disappeared; and Mrs. Leyburn’s mild chatter, as she gently poked about the house and garden, went out in Catherine’s pony-carriage, inspected Catherine’s stores, and hovered over Catherine’s babe, had a constantly cheering effect on the still languid mother.
dislikesnounUS /dɪˈslaɪks/
plural of “dislike” — an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading The babe had ailments she did not understand, or it developed likes and dislikes she had forgotten existed in babies, and Mrs. Leyburn was nonplussed.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Her baby-girl throve; Robert had driven the Squire and Henslowe out of his mind, and was all eagerness as to certain negotiations with a famous naturalist for a lecture at the village club.
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading Catherine’s later convalescence dwelt in her mind in after years as a time of peculiar softness and peace.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading Her baby-girl throve; Robert had driven the Squire and Henslowe out of his mind, and was all eagerness as to certain negotiations with a famous naturalist for a lecture at the village club.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading At Mile End, as though to put the Rector in the wrong, serious illness had for the time disappeared; and Mrs. Leyburn’s mild chatter, as she gently poked about the house and garden, went out in Catherine’s pony-carriage, inspected Catherine’s stores, and hovered over Catherine’s babe, had a constantly cheering effect on the still languid mother.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading At Mile End, as though to put the Rector in the wrong, serious illness had for the time disappeared; and Mrs. Leyburn’s mild chatter, as she gently poked about the house and garden, went out in Catherine’s pony-carriage, inspected Catherine’s stores, and hovered over Catherine’s babe, had a constantly cheering effect on the still languid mother.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Like all theorists, especially those at secondhand, Mrs. Leyburn’s maxims had been very much routed by the event.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Like all theorists, especially those at secondhand, Mrs. Leyburn’s maxims had been very much routed by the event.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading The babe had ailments she did not understand, or it developed likes and dislikes she had forgotten existed in babies, and Mrs. Leyburn was nonplussed.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Her baby-girl throve; Robert had driven the Squire and Henslowe out of his mind, and was all eagerness as to certain negotiations with a famous naturalist for a lecture at the village club.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her baby-girl throve; Robert had driven the Squire and Henslowe out of his mind, and was all eagerness as to certain negotiations with a famous naturalist for a lecture at the village club.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading The babe had ailments she did not understand, or it developed likes and dislikes she had forgotten existed in babies, and Mrs. Leyburn was nonplussed.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading At Mile End, as though to put the Rector in the wrong, serious illness had for the time disappeared; and Mrs. Leyburn’s mild chatter, as she gently poked about the house and garden, went out in Catherine’s pony-carriage, inspected Catherine’s stores, and hovered over Catherine’s babe, had a constantly cheering effect on the still languid mother.
in a gradual manner
From this reading At Mile End, as though to put the Rector in the wrong, serious illness had for the time disappeared; and Mrs. Leyburn’s mild chatter, as she gently poked about the house and garden, went out in Catherine’s pony-carriage, inspected Catherine’s stores, and hovered over Catherine’s babe, had a constantly cheering effect on the still languid mother.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her baby-girl throve; Robert had driven the Squire and Henslowe out of his mind, and was all eagerness as to certain negotiations with a famous naturalist for a lecture at the village club.
Henslowe
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From this reading Her baby-girl throve; Robert had driven the Squire and Henslowe out of his mind, and was all eagerness as to certain negotiations with a famous naturalist for a lecture at the village club.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Catherine’s later convalescence dwelt in her mind in after years as a time of peculiar softness and peace.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Her baby-girl throve; Robert had driven the Squire and Henslowe out of his mind, and was all eagerness as to certain negotiations with a famous naturalist for a lecture at the village club.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading At Mile End, as though to put the Rector in the wrong, serious illness had for the time disappeared; and Mrs. Leyburn’s mild chatter, as she gently poked about the house and garden, went out in Catherine’s pony-carriage, inspected Catherine’s stores, and hovered over Catherine’s babe, had a constantly cheering effect on the still languid mother.
hoveredverbUS /ˈhʌvərd/
past form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading At Mile End, as though to put the Rector in the wrong, serious illness had for the time disappeared; and Mrs. Leyburn’s mild chatter, as she gently poked about the house and garden, went out in Catherine’s pony-carriage, inspected Catherine’s stores, and hovered over Catherine’s babe, had a constantly cheering effect on the still languid mother.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading At Mile End, as though to put the Rector in the wrong, serious illness had for the time disappeared; and Mrs. Leyburn’s mild chatter, as she gently poked about the house and garden, went out in Catherine’s pony-carriage, inspected Catherine’s stores, and hovered over Catherine’s babe, had a constantly cheering effect on the still languid mother.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Catherine’s later convalescence dwelt in her mind in after years as a time of peculiar softness and peace.
inspectedverbUS /ˌɪnˈspektɪd/
past form of “inspect” — look over carefully
From this reading At Mile End, as though to put the Rector in the wrong, serious illness had for the time disappeared; and Mrs. Leyburn’s mild chatter, as she gently poked about the house and garden, went out in Catherine’s pony-carriage, inspected Catherine’s stores, and hovered over Catherine’s babe, had a constantly cheering effect on the still languid mother.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The babe had ailments she did not understand, or it developed likes and dislikes she had forgotten existed in babies, and Mrs. Leyburn was nonplussed.
languidadjectiveUS /ˈlæŋɡwəd/
lacking spirit or liveliness
From this reading At Mile End, as though to put the Rector in the wrong, serious illness had for the time disappeared; and Mrs. Leyburn’s mild chatter, as she gently poked about the house and garden, went out in Catherine’s pony-carriage, inspected Catherine’s stores, and hovered over Catherine’s babe, had a constantly cheering effect on the still languid mother.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Catherine’s later convalescence dwelt in her mind in after years as a time of peculiar softness and peace.
lectureverbUS /ˈlektʃər/
deliver a lecture or talk
From this reading Her baby-girl throve; Robert had driven the Squire and Henslowe out of his mind, and was all eagerness as to certain negotiations with a famous naturalist for a lecture at the village club.
Leyburn
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From this reading The babe had ailments she did not understand, or it developed likes and dislikes she had forgotten existed in babies, and Mrs. Leyburn was nonplussed.
Leyburn's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At Mile End, as though to put the Rector in the wrong, serious illness had for the time disappeared; and Mrs. Leyburn’s mild chatter, as she gently poked about the house and garden, went out in Catherine’s pony-carriage, inspected Catherine’s stores, and hovered over Catherine’s babe, had a constantly cheering effect on the still languid mother.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like all theorists, especially those at secondhand, Mrs. Leyburn’s maxims had been very much routed by the event.
plural of “like” — a similar kind
From this reading The babe had ailments she did not understand, or it developed likes and dislikes she had forgotten existed in babies, and Mrs. Leyburn was nonplussed.
maximsnounUS /ˈmæksəmz/
plural of “maxim” — a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
From this reading Like all theorists, especially those at secondhand, Mrs. Leyburn’s maxims had been very much routed by the event.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading At Mile End, as though to put the Rector in the wrong, serious illness had for the time disappeared; and Mrs. Leyburn’s mild chatter, as she gently poked about the house and garden, went out in Catherine’s pony-carriage, inspected Catherine’s stores, and hovered over Catherine’s babe, had a constantly cheering effect on the still languid mother.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading At Mile End, as though to put the Rector in the wrong, serious illness had for the time disappeared; and Mrs. Leyburn’s mild chatter, as she gently poked about the house and garden, went out in Catherine’s pony-carriage, inspected Catherine’s stores, and hovered over Catherine’s babe, had a constantly cheering effect on the still languid mother.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Catherine’s later convalescence dwelt in her mind in after years as a time of peculiar softness and peace.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading At Mile End, as though to put the Rector in the wrong, serious illness had for the time disappeared; and Mrs. Leyburn’s mild chatter, as she gently poked about the house and garden, went out in Catherine’s pony-carriage, inspected Catherine’s stores, and hovered over Catherine’s babe, had a constantly cheering effect on the still languid mother.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading At Mile End, as though to put the Rector in the wrong, serious illness had for the time disappeared; and Mrs. Leyburn’s mild chatter, as she gently poked about the house and garden, went out in Catherine’s pony-carriage, inspected Catherine’s stores, and hovered over Catherine’s babe, had a constantly cheering effect on the still languid mother.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Like all theorists, especially those at secondhand, Mrs. Leyburn’s maxims had been very much routed by the event.
naturalistnounUS /ˈnætʃərələst/
an advocate of the doctrine that the world can be understood in scientific terms
From this reading Her baby-girl throve; Robert had driven the Squire and Henslowe out of his mind, and was all eagerness as to certain negotiations with a famous naturalist for a lecture at the village club.
negotiationsnounUS /nəˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “negotiation” — a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading Her baby-girl throve; Robert had driven the Squire and Henslowe out of his mind, and was all eagerness as to certain negotiations with a famous naturalist for a lecture at the village club.
nonplussedadjectiveUS /nɑːnˈplʌst/
filled with bewilderment
From this reading The babe had ailments she did not understand, or it developed likes and dislikes she had forgotten existed in babies, and Mrs. Leyburn was nonplussed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The babe had ailments she did not understand, or it developed likes and dislikes she had forgotten existed in babies, and Mrs. Leyburn was nonplussed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Catherine’s later convalescence dwelt in her mind in after years as a time of peculiar softness and peace.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At Mile End, as though to put the Rector in the wrong, serious illness had for the time disappeared; and Mrs. Leyburn’s mild chatter, as she gently poked about the house and garden, went out in Catherine’s pony-carriage, inspected Catherine’s stores, and hovered over Catherine’s babe, had a constantly cheering effect on the still languid mother.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The babe had ailments she did not understand, or it developed likes and dislikes she had forgotten existed in babies, and Mrs. Leyburn was nonplussed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Her baby-girl throve; Robert had driven the Squire and Henslowe out of his mind, and was all eagerness as to certain negotiations with a famous naturalist for a lecture at the village club.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading At Mile End, as though to put the Rector in the wrong, serious illness had for the time disappeared; and Mrs. Leyburn’s mild chatter, as she gently poked about the house and garden, went out in Catherine’s pony-carriage, inspected Catherine’s stores, and hovered over Catherine’s babe, had a constantly cheering effect on the still languid mother.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Catherine’s later convalescence dwelt in her mind in after years as a time of peculiar softness and peace.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Catherine’s later convalescence dwelt in her mind in after years as a time of peculiar softness and peace.
pokedverbUS /poʊkt/
past form of “poke” — poke or thrust abruptly
From this reading At Mile End, as though to put the Rector in the wrong, serious illness had for the time disappeared; and Mrs. Leyburn’s mild chatter, as she gently poked about the house and garden, went out in Catherine’s pony-carriage, inspected Catherine’s stores, and hovered over Catherine’s babe, had a constantly cheering effect on the still languid mother.
pony-carriage
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From this reading At Mile End, as though to put the Rector in the wrong, serious illness had for the time disappeared; and Mrs. Leyburn’s mild chatter, as she gently poked about the house and garden, went out in Catherine’s pony-carriage, inspected Catherine’s stores, and hovered over Catherine’s babe, had a constantly cheering effect on the still languid mother.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading At Mile End, as though to put the Rector in the wrong, serious illness had for the time disappeared; and Mrs. Leyburn’s mild chatter, as she gently poked about the house and garden, went out in Catherine’s pony-carriage, inspected Catherine’s stores, and hovered over Catherine’s babe, had a constantly cheering effect on the still languid mother.
RectornounUS /ˈrektər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading At Mile End, as though to put the Rector in the wrong, serious illness had for the time disappeared; and Mrs. Leyburn’s mild chatter, as she gently poked about the house and garden, went out in Catherine’s pony-carriage, inspected Catherine’s stores, and hovered over Catherine’s babe, had a constantly cheering effect on the still languid mother.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Her baby-girl throve; Robert had driven the Squire and Henslowe out of his mind, and was all eagerness as to certain negotiations with a famous naturalist for a lecture at the village club.
routedverbUS /ˈruːtɪd/
past form of “route” — send documents or materials to appropriate destinations
From this reading Like all theorists, especially those at secondhand, Mrs. Leyburn’s maxims had been very much routed by the event.
secondhandadjectiveUS /ˈsekəndhænd/
derived from what is primary or original; not firsthand
From this reading Like all theorists, especially those at secondhand, Mrs. Leyburn’s maxims had been very much routed by the event.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading At Mile End, as though to put the Rector in the wrong, serious illness had for the time disappeared; and Mrs. Leyburn’s mild chatter, as she gently poked about the house and garden, went out in Catherine’s pony-carriage, inspected Catherine’s stores, and hovered over Catherine’s babe, had a constantly cheering effect on the still languid mother.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At Mile End, as though to put the Rector in the wrong, serious illness had for the time disappeared; and Mrs. Leyburn’s mild chatter, as she gently poked about the house and garden, went out in Catherine’s pony-carriage, inspected Catherine’s stores, and hovered over Catherine’s babe, had a constantly cheering effect on the still languid mother.
softnessnounUS /ˈsɔːftnəs/
the property of giving little resistance to pressure and being easily cut or molded
From this reading Catherine’s later convalescence dwelt in her mind in after years as a time of peculiar softness and peace.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading Her baby-girl throve; Robert had driven the Squire and Henslowe out of his mind, and was all eagerness as to certain negotiations with a famous naturalist for a lecture at the village club.
not in physical motion
From this reading At Mile End, as though to put the Rector in the wrong, serious illness had for the time disappeared; and Mrs. Leyburn’s mild chatter, as she gently poked about the house and garden, went out in Catherine’s pony-carriage, inspected Catherine’s stores, and hovered over Catherine’s babe, had a constantly cheering effect on the still languid mother.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading At Mile End, as though to put the Rector in the wrong, serious illness had for the time disappeared; and Mrs. Leyburn’s mild chatter, as she gently poked about the house and garden, went out in Catherine’s pony-carriage, inspected Catherine’s stores, and hovered over Catherine’s babe, had a constantly cheering effect on the still languid mother.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Her baby-girl throve; Robert had driven the Squire and Henslowe out of his mind, and was all eagerness as to certain negotiations with a famous naturalist for a lecture at the village club.
theoristsnounUS /ˈθiːərɪsts/
plural of “theorist” — someone who theorizes (especially in science or art)
From this reading Like all theorists, especially those at secondhand, Mrs. Leyburn’s maxims had been very much routed by the event.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Like all theorists, especially those at secondhand, Mrs. Leyburn’s maxims had been very much routed by the event.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading At Mile End, as though to put the Rector in the wrong, serious illness had for the time disappeared; and Mrs. Leyburn’s mild chatter, as she gently poked about the house and garden, went out in Catherine’s pony-carriage, inspected Catherine’s stores, and hovered over Catherine’s babe, had a constantly cheering effect on the still languid mother.
throveverbUS /θroʊv/
inflected form of “thrive” — grow vigorously
From this reading Her baby-girl throve; Robert had driven the Squire and Henslowe out of his mind, and was all eagerness as to certain negotiations with a famous naturalist for a lecture at the village club.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Catherine’s later convalescence dwelt in her mind in after years as a time of peculiar softness and peace.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her baby-girl throve; Robert had driven the Squire and Henslowe out of his mind, and was all eagerness as to certain negotiations with a famous naturalist for a lecture at the village club.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading The babe had ailments she did not understand, or it developed likes and dislikes she had forgotten existed in babies, and Mrs. Leyburn was nonplussed.
precisely as stated
From this reading Like all theorists, especially those at secondhand, Mrs. Leyburn’s maxims had been very much routed by the event.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Her baby-girl throve; Robert had driven the Squire and Henslowe out of his mind, and was all eagerness as to certain negotiations with a famous naturalist for a lecture at the village club.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her baby-girl throve; Robert had driven the Squire and Henslowe out of his mind, and was all eagerness as to certain negotiations with a famous naturalist for a lecture at the village club.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading At Mile End, as though to put the Rector in the wrong, serious illness had for the time disappeared; and Mrs. Leyburn’s mild chatter, as she gently poked about the house and garden, went out in Catherine’s pony-carriage, inspected Catherine’s stores, and hovered over Catherine’s babe, had a constantly cheering effect on the still languid mother.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her baby-girl throve; Robert had driven the Squire and Henslowe out of his mind, and was all eagerness as to certain negotiations with a famous naturalist for a lecture at the village club.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading At Mile End, as though to put the Rector in the wrong, serious illness had for the time disappeared; and Mrs. Leyburn’s mild chatter, as she gently poked about the house and garden, went out in Catherine’s pony-carriage, inspected Catherine’s stores, and hovered over Catherine’s babe, had a constantly cheering effect on the still languid mother.
a late time of life
From this reading Catherine’s later convalescence dwelt in her mind in after years as a time of peculiar softness and peace.
