Chapter XXVII · Bad Generalship

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

From this reading “They alle agrede to disagree, A moste united Familie!”

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From this reading “They alle agrede to disagree, A moste united Familie!”

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From this reading Independent of all more purely personal views, Mrs. Kennyfeck speculated on the immense increase of importance she should obtain socially, in the fact of being domesticated in the same house with a commander of the forces and his lady, not to speak of secretaries, _aides-de-camp_, and Heaven knows what other functionaries.

(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 Independent of all more purely personal views, Mrs. Kennyfeck speculated on the immense increase of importance she should obtain socially, in the fact of being domesticated in the same house with a commander of the forces and his lady, not to speak of secretaries, _aides-de-camp_, and Heaven knows what other functionaries.

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From this reading “They alle agrede to disagree, A moste united Familie!”

past form of “allude” — make a more or less disguised reference to

From this reading Although this visit had rarely been alluded to in Cashel's presence, it was a very frequent topic of the family in secret committee, and many were the fears inspired by long postponement that the event would never come off.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although this visit had rarely been alluded to in Cashel's presence, it was a very frequent topic of the family in secret committee, and many were the fears inspired by long postponement that the event would never come off.

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

From this reading Great was the excitement and bustle in the Kennyfeck family on the arrival of a brief note from Roland Cashel, setting forth that the house at Tubbermore was at length in a state to receive his guests, who were invited for the following Wednesday.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Great was the excitement and bustle in the Kennyfeck family on the arrival of a brief note from Roland Cashel, setting forth that the house at Tubbermore was at length in a state to receive his guests, who were invited for the following Wednesday.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Great was the excitement and bustle in the Kennyfeck family on the arrival of a brief note from Roland Cashel, setting forth that the house at Tubbermore was at length in a state to receive his guests, who were invited for the following Wednesday.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Although this visit had rarely been alluded to in Cashel's presence, it was a very frequent topic of the family in secret committee, and many were the fears inspired by long postponement that the event would never come off.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Independent of all more purely personal views, Mrs. Kennyfeck speculated on the immense increase of importance she should obtain socially, in the fact of being domesticated in the same house with a commander of the forces and his lady, not to speak of secretaries, _aides-de-camp_, and Heaven knows what other functionaries.

of short duration or distance

From this reading Great was the excitement and bustle in the Kennyfeck family on the arrival of a brief note from Roland Cashel, setting forth that the house at Tubbermore was at length in a state to receive his guests, who were invited for the following Wednesday.

a rapid active commotion

From this reading Great was the excitement and bustle in the Kennyfeck family on the arrival of a brief note from Roland Cashel, setting forth that the house at Tubbermore was at length in a state to receive his guests, who were invited for the following Wednesday.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Although this visit had rarely been alluded to in Cashel's presence, it was a very frequent topic of the family in secret committee, and many were the fears inspired by long postponement that the event would never come off.

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From this reading Great was the excitement and bustle in the Kennyfeck family on the arrival of a brief note from Roland Cashel, setting forth that the house at Tubbermore was at length in a state to receive his guests, who were invited for the following Wednesday.

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From this reading Although this visit had rarely been alluded to in Cashel's presence, it was a very frequent topic of the family in secret committee, and many were the fears inspired by long postponement that the event would never come off.

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

From this reading Although this visit had rarely been alluded to in Cashel's presence, it was a very frequent topic of the family in secret committee, and many were the fears inspired by long postponement that the event would never come off.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading Independent of all more purely personal views, Mrs. Kennyfeck speculated on the immense increase of importance she should obtain socially, in the fact of being domesticated in the same house with a commander of the forces and his lady, not to speak of secretaries, _aides-de-camp_, and Heaven knows what other functionaries.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading Although this visit had rarely been alluded to in Cashel's presence, it was a very frequent topic of the family in secret committee, and many were the fears inspired by long postponement that the event would never come off.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Each, indeed, looked forward to it with very different feelings.

be of different opinions

From this reading “They alle agrede to disagree, A moste united Familie!”

converted or adapted to domestic use

From this reading Independent of all more purely personal views, Mrs. Kennyfeck speculated on the immense increase of importance she should obtain socially, in the fact of being domesticated in the same house with a commander of the forces and his lady, not to speak of secretaries, _aides-de-camp_, and Heaven knows what other functionaries.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Each, indeed, looked forward to it with very different feelings.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Although this visit had rarely been alluded to in Cashel's presence, it was a very frequent topic of the family in secret committee, and many were the fears inspired by long postponement that the event would never come off.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Great was the excitement and bustle in the Kennyfeck family on the arrival of a brief note from Roland Cashel, setting forth that the house at Tubbermore was at length in a state to receive his guests, who were invited for the following Wednesday.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Independent of all more purely personal views, Mrs. Kennyfeck speculated on the immense increase of importance she should obtain socially, in the fact of being domesticated in the same house with a commander of the forces and his lady, not to speak of secretaries, _aides-de-camp_, and Heaven knows what other functionaries.

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From this reading “They alle agrede to disagree, A moste united Familie!”

a social unit living together

From this reading Great was the excitement and bustle in the Kennyfeck family on the arrival of a brief note from Roland Cashel, setting forth that the house at Tubbermore was at length in a state to receive his guests, who were invited for the following Wednesday.

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading Although this visit had rarely been alluded to in Cashel's presence, it was a very frequent topic of the family in secret committee, and many were the fears inspired by long postponement that the event would never come off.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading Each, indeed, looked forward to it with very different feelings.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Great was the excitement and bustle in the Kennyfeck family on the arrival of a brief note from Roland Cashel, setting forth that the house at Tubbermore was at length in a state to receive his guests, who were invited for the following Wednesday.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Great was the excitement and bustle in the Kennyfeck family on the arrival of a brief note from Roland Cashel, setting forth that the house at Tubbermore was at length in a state to receive his guests, who were invited for the following Wednesday.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Independent of all more purely personal views, Mrs. Kennyfeck speculated on the immense increase of importance she should obtain socially, in the fact of being domesticated in the same house with a commander of the forces and his lady, not to speak of secretaries, _aides-de-camp_, and Heaven knows what other functionaries.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Great was the excitement and bustle in the Kennyfeck family on the arrival of a brief note from Roland Cashel, setting forth that the house at Tubbermore was at length in a state to receive his guests, who were invited for the following Wednesday.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Each, indeed, looked forward to it with very different feelings.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading Although this visit had rarely been alluded to in Cashel's presence, it was a very frequent topic of the family in secret committee, and many were the fears inspired by long postponement that the event would never come off.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Great was the excitement and bustle in the Kennyfeck family on the arrival of a brief note from Roland Cashel, setting forth that the house at Tubbermore was at length in a state to receive his guests, who were invited for the following Wednesday.

plural of “functionary” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office

From this reading Independent of all more purely personal views, Mrs. Kennyfeck speculated on the immense increase of importance she should obtain socially, in the fact of being domesticated in the same house with a commander of the forces and his lady, not to speak of secretaries, _aides-de-camp_, and Heaven knows what other functionaries.

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

From this reading Great was the excitement and bustle in the Kennyfeck family on the arrival of a brief note from Roland Cashel, setting forth that the house at Tubbermore was at length in a state to receive his guests, who were invited for the following Wednesday.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Great was the excitement and bustle in the Kennyfeck family on the arrival of a brief note from Roland Cashel, setting forth that the house at Tubbermore was at length in a state to receive his guests, who were invited for the following Wednesday.

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

From this reading Although this visit had rarely been alluded to in Cashel's presence, it was a very frequent topic of the family in secret committee, and many were the fears inspired by long postponement that the event would never come off.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading Independent of all more purely personal views, Mrs. Kennyfeck speculated on the immense increase of importance she should obtain socially, in the fact of being domesticated in the same house with a commander of the forces and his lady, not to speak of secretaries, _aides-de-camp_, and Heaven knows what other functionaries.

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

From this reading Great was the excitement and bustle in the Kennyfeck family on the arrival of a brief note from Roland Cashel, setting forth that the house at Tubbermore was at length in a state to receive his guests, who were invited for the following Wednesday.

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

From this reading Great was the excitement and bustle in the Kennyfeck family on the arrival of a brief note from Roland Cashel, setting forth that the house at Tubbermore was at length in a state to receive his guests, who were invited for the following Wednesday.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Independent of all more purely personal views, Mrs. Kennyfeck speculated on the immense increase of importance she should obtain socially, in the fact of being domesticated in the same house with a commander of the forces and his lady, not to speak of secretaries, _aides-de-camp_, and Heaven knows what other functionaries.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading Independent of all more purely personal views, Mrs. Kennyfeck speculated on the immense increase of importance she should obtain socially, in the fact of being domesticated in the same house with a commander of the forces and his lady, not to speak of secretaries, _aides-de-camp_, and Heaven knows what other functionaries.

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

From this reading Great was the excitement and bustle in the Kennyfeck family on the arrival of a brief note from Roland Cashel, setting forth that the house at Tubbermore was at length in a state to receive his guests, who were invited for the following Wednesday.

a quantity that is added

From this reading Independent of all more purely personal views, Mrs. Kennyfeck speculated on the immense increase of importance she should obtain socially, in the fact of being domesticated in the same house with a commander of the forces and his lady, not to speak of secretaries, _aides-de-camp_, and Heaven knows what other functionaries.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Each, indeed, looked forward to it with very different feelings.

free from external control and constraint

From this reading Independent of all more purely personal views, Mrs. Kennyfeck speculated on the immense increase of importance she should obtain socially, in the fact of being domesticated in the same house with a commander of the forces and his lady, not to speak of secretaries, _aides-de-camp_, and Heaven knows what other functionaries.

being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods

From this reading Although this visit had rarely been alluded to in Cashel's presence, it was a very frequent topic of the family in secret committee, and many were the fears inspired by long postponement that the event would never come off.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading Great was the excitement and bustle in the Kennyfeck family on the arrival of a brief note from Roland Cashel, setting forth that the house at Tubbermore was at length in a state to receive his guests, who were invited for the following Wednesday.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Although this visit had rarely been alluded to in Cashel's presence, it was a very frequent topic of the family in secret committee, and many were the fears inspired by long postponement that the event would never come off.

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

From this reading Great was the excitement and bustle in the Kennyfeck family on the arrival of a brief note from Roland Cashel, setting forth that the house at Tubbermore was at length in a state to receive his guests, who were invited for the following Wednesday.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading Independent of all more purely personal views, Mrs. Kennyfeck speculated on the immense increase of importance she should obtain socially, in the fact of being domesticated in the same house with a commander of the forces and his lady, not to speak of secretaries, _aides-de-camp_, and Heaven knows what other functionaries.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Independent of all more purely personal views, Mrs. Kennyfeck speculated on the immense increase of importance she should obtain socially, in the fact of being domesticated in the same house with a commander of the forces and his lady, not to speak of secretaries, _aides-de-camp_, and Heaven knows what other functionaries.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading Great was the excitement and bustle in the Kennyfeck family on the arrival of a brief note from Roland Cashel, setting forth that the house at Tubbermore was at length in a state to receive his guests, who were invited for the following Wednesday.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Although this visit had rarely been alluded to in Cashel's presence, it was a very frequent topic of the family in secret committee, and many were the fears inspired by long postponement that the event would never come off.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Each, indeed, looked forward to it with very different feelings.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Although this visit had rarely been alluded to in Cashel's presence, it was a very frequent topic of the family in secret committee, and many were the fears inspired by long postponement that the event would never come off.

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

From this reading Independent of all more purely personal views, Mrs. Kennyfeck speculated on the immense increase of importance she should obtain socially, in the fact of being domesticated in the same house with a commander of the forces and his lady, not to speak of secretaries, _aides-de-camp_, and Heaven knows what other functionaries.

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

From this reading “They alle agrede to disagree, A moste united Familie!”

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Independent of all more purely personal views, Mrs. Kennyfeck speculated on the immense increase of importance she should obtain socially, in the fact of being domesticated in the same house with a commander of the forces and his lady, not to speak of secretaries, _aides-de-camp_, and Heaven knows what other functionaries.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Although this visit had rarely been alluded to in Cashel's presence, it was a very frequent topic of the family in secret committee, and many were the fears inspired by long postponement that the event would never come off.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Independent of all more purely personal views, Mrs. Kennyfeck speculated on the immense increase of importance she should obtain socially, in the fact of being domesticated in the same house with a commander of the forces and his lady, not to speak of secretaries, _aides-de-camp_, and Heaven knows what other functionaries.

a brief written record

From this reading Great was the excitement and bustle in the Kennyfeck family on the arrival of a brief note from Roland Cashel, setting forth that the house at Tubbermore was at length in a state to receive his guests, who were invited for the following Wednesday.

come into possession of

From this reading Independent of all more purely personal views, Mrs. Kennyfeck speculated on the immense increase of importance she should obtain socially, in the fact of being domesticated in the same house with a commander of the forces and his lady, not to speak of secretaries, _aides-de-camp_, and Heaven knows what other functionaries.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Great was the excitement and bustle in the Kennyfeck family on the arrival of a brief note from Roland Cashel, setting forth that the house at Tubbermore was at length in a state to receive his guests, who were invited for the following Wednesday.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Although this visit had rarely been alluded to in Cashel's presence, it was a very frequent topic of the family in secret committee, and many were the fears inspired by long postponement that the event would never come off.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Great was the excitement and bustle in the Kennyfeck family on the arrival of a brief note from Roland Cashel, setting forth that the house at Tubbermore was at length in a state to receive his guests, who were invited for the following Wednesday.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Independent of all more purely personal views, Mrs. Kennyfeck speculated on the immense increase of importance she should obtain socially, in the fact of being domesticated in the same house with a commander of the forces and his lady, not to speak of secretaries, _aides-de-camp_, and Heaven knows what other functionaries.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading Independent of all more purely personal views, Mrs. Kennyfeck speculated on the immense increase of importance she should obtain socially, in the fact of being domesticated in the same house with a commander of the forces and his lady, not to speak of secretaries, _aides-de-camp_, and Heaven knows what other functionaries.

time during which some action is awaited

From this reading Although this visit had rarely been alluded to in Cashel's presence, it was a very frequent topic of the family in secret committee, and many were the fears inspired by long postponement that the event would never come off.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Although this visit had rarely been alluded to in Cashel's presence, it was a very frequent topic of the family in secret committee, and many were the fears inspired by long postponement that the event would never come off.

restricted to something

From this reading Independent of all more purely personal views, Mrs. Kennyfeck speculated on the immense increase of importance she should obtain socially, in the fact of being domesticated in the same house with a commander of the forces and his lady, not to speak of secretaries, _aides-de-camp_, and Heaven knows what other functionaries.

not often

From this reading Although this visit had rarely been alluded to in Cashel's presence, it was a very frequent topic of the family in secret committee, and many were the fears inspired by long postponement that the event would never come off.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading Great was the excitement and bustle in the Kennyfeck family on the arrival of a brief note from Roland Cashel, setting forth that the house at Tubbermore was at length in a state to receive his guests, who were invited for the following Wednesday.

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

From this reading Great was the excitement and bustle in the Kennyfeck family on the arrival of a brief note from Roland Cashel, setting forth that the house at Tubbermore was at length in a state to receive his guests, who were invited for the following Wednesday.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Independent of all more purely personal views, Mrs. Kennyfeck speculated on the immense increase of importance she should obtain socially, in the fact of being domesticated in the same house with a commander of the forces and his lady, not to speak of secretaries, _aides-de-camp_, and Heaven knows what other functionaries.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading Although this visit had rarely been alluded to in Cashel's presence, it was a very frequent topic of the family in secret committee, and many were the fears inspired by long postponement that the event would never come off.

plural of “secretary” — a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading Independent of all more purely personal views, Mrs. Kennyfeck speculated on the immense increase of importance she should obtain socially, in the fact of being domesticated in the same house with a commander of the forces and his lady, not to speak of secretaries, _aides-de-camp_, and Heaven knows what other functionaries.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading Great was the excitement and bustle in the Kennyfeck family on the arrival of a brief note from Roland Cashel, setting forth that the house at Tubbermore was at length in a state to receive his guests, who were invited for the following Wednesday.

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

From this reading Independent of all more purely personal views, Mrs. Kennyfeck speculated on the immense increase of importance she should obtain socially, in the fact of being domesticated in the same house with a commander of the forces and his lady, not to speak of secretaries, _aides-de-camp_, and Heaven knows what other functionaries.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Independent of all more purely personal views, Mrs. Kennyfeck speculated on the immense increase of importance she should obtain socially, in the fact of being domesticated in the same house with a commander of the forces and his lady, not to speak of secretaries, _aides-de-camp_, and Heaven knows what other functionaries.

by or with respect to society

From this reading Independent of all more purely personal views, Mrs. Kennyfeck speculated on the immense increase of importance she should obtain socially, in the fact of being domesticated in the same house with a commander of the forces and his lady, not to speak of secretaries, _aides-de-camp_, and Heaven knows what other functionaries.

express in speech

From this reading Independent of all more purely personal views, Mrs. Kennyfeck speculated on the immense increase of importance she should obtain socially, in the fact of being domesticated in the same house with a commander of the forces and his lady, not to speak of secretaries, _aides-de-camp_, and Heaven knows what other functionaries.

past form of “speculate” — to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds

From this reading Independent of all more purely personal views, Mrs. Kennyfeck speculated on the immense increase of importance she should obtain socially, in the fact of being domesticated in the same house with a commander of the forces and his lady, not to speak of secretaries, _aides-de-camp_, and Heaven knows what other functionaries.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Great was the excitement and bustle in the Kennyfeck family on the arrival of a brief note from Roland Cashel, setting forth that the house at Tubbermore was at length in a state to receive his guests, who were invited for the following Wednesday.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Great was the excitement and bustle in the Kennyfeck family on the arrival of a brief note from Roland Cashel, setting forth that the house at Tubbermore was at length in a state to receive his guests, who were invited for the following Wednesday.

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

From this reading Great was the excitement and bustle in the Kennyfeck family on the arrival of a brief note from Roland Cashel, setting forth that the house at Tubbermore was at length in a state to receive his guests, who were invited for the following Wednesday.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “They alle agrede to disagree, A moste united Familie!”

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

From this reading Although this visit had rarely been alluded to in Cashel's presence, it was a very frequent topic of the family in secret committee, and many were the fears inspired by long postponement that the event would never come off.

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

From this reading “They alle agrede to disagree, A moste united Familie!”

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Although this visit had rarely been alluded to in Cashel's presence, it was a very frequent topic of the family in secret committee, and many were the fears inspired by long postponement that the event would never come off.

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

From this reading Great was the excitement and bustle in the Kennyfeck family on the arrival of a brief note from Roland Cashel, setting forth that the house at Tubbermore was at length in a state to receive his guests, who were invited for the following Wednesday.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading “They alle agrede to disagree, A moste united Familie!”

precisely as stated

From this reading Although this visit had rarely been alluded to in Cashel's presence, it was a very frequent topic of the family in secret committee, and many were the fears inspired by long postponement that the event would never come off.

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Independent of all more purely personal views, Mrs. Kennyfeck speculated on the immense increase of importance she should obtain socially, in the fact of being domesticated in the same house with a commander of the forces and his lady, not to speak of secretaries, _aides-de-camp_, and Heaven knows what other functionaries.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Although this visit had rarely been alluded to in Cashel's presence, it was a very frequent topic of the family in secret committee, and many were the fears inspired by long postponement that the event would never come off.

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

From this reading Great was the excitement and bustle in the Kennyfeck family on the arrival of a brief note from Roland Cashel, setting forth that the house at Tubbermore was at length in a state to receive his guests, who were invited for the following Wednesday.

the fourth day of the week; the third working day

From this reading Great was the excitement and bustle in the Kennyfeck family on the arrival of a brief note from Roland Cashel, setting forth that the house at Tubbermore was at length in a state to receive his guests, who were invited for the following Wednesday.

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

From this reading Great was the excitement and bustle in the Kennyfeck family on the arrival of a brief note from Roland Cashel, setting forth that the house at Tubbermore was at length in a state to receive his guests, who were invited for the following Wednesday.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Independent of all more purely personal views, Mrs. Kennyfeck speculated on the immense increase of importance she should obtain socially, in the fact of being domesticated in the same house with a commander of the forces and his lady, not to speak of secretaries, _aides-de-camp_, and Heaven knows what other functionaries.

which person or people

From this reading Great was the excitement and bustle in the Kennyfeck family on the arrival of a brief note from Roland Cashel, setting forth that the house at Tubbermore was at length in a state to receive his guests, who were invited for the following Wednesday.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Each, indeed, looked forward to it with very different feelings.

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

From this reading Although this visit had rarely been alluded to in Cashel's presence, it was a very frequent topic of the family in secret committee, and many were the fears inspired by long postponement that the event would never come off.