1808
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From this reading THE DEAR OLD COUNTRY THE month of April, 1808, saw Polly and Molly again in London; not this time for the enjoyment of gay assemblies.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Old Mrs. Fairbank, after many months of gradual failure, had passed away in an acute attack of bronchitis; and Mrs. Bryce immediately offered a home to the two girls, until at least it might be possible to know the wishes of Colonel Baron and his wife.
acuteadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːt/
having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
From this reading Old Mrs. Fairbank, after many months of gradual failure, had passed away in an acute attack of bronchitis; and Mrs. Bryce immediately offered a home to the two girls, until at least it might be possible to know the wishes of Colonel Baron and his wife.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Old Mrs. Fairbank, after many months of gradual failure, had passed away in an acute attack of bronchitis; and Mrs. Bryce immediately offered a home to the two girls, until at least it might be possible to know the wishes of Colonel Baron and his wife.
anew
From this reading THE DEAR OLD COUNTRY THE month of April, 1808, saw Polly and Molly again in London; not this time for the enjoyment of gay assemblies.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Old Mrs. Fairbank, after many months of gradual failure, had passed away in an acute attack of bronchitis; and Mrs. Bryce immediately offered a home to the two girls, until at least it might be possible to know the wishes of Colonel Baron and his wife.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DEAR OLD COUNTRY THE month of April, 1808, saw Polly and Molly again in London; not this time for the enjoyment of gay assemblies.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading THE DEAR OLD COUNTRY THE month of April, 1808, saw Polly and Molly again in London; not this time for the enjoyment of gay assemblies.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading So the Bath house, with its quaint furniture, was let; and in the end of March, after a few weeks given to necessary arrangements, the two girls found themselves once more under Mr. and Mrs. Bryce's hospitable roof.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Though Mr. Bryce, as usual, only had to assent to his "better half's" proposition, he did so with a heartiness not shown towards every wish of hers.
assembliesnounUS /əˈsembliz/
plural of “assembly” — a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
From this reading THE DEAR OLD COUNTRY THE month of April, 1808, saw Polly and Molly again in London; not this time for the enjoyment of gay assemblies.
assentnounUS /əˈsent/
agreement with a statement or proposal to do something
From this reading Though Mr. Bryce, as usual, only had to assent to his "better half's" proposition, he did so with a heartiness not shown towards every wish of hers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Old Mrs. Fairbank, after many months of gradual failure, had passed away in an acute attack of bronchitis; and Mrs. Bryce immediately offered a home to the two girls, until at least it might be possible to know the wishes of Colonel Baron and his wife.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Old Mrs. Fairbank, after many months of gradual failure, had passed away in an acute attack of bronchitis; and Mrs. Bryce immediately offered a home to the two girls, until at least it might be possible to know the wishes of Colonel Baron and his wife.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Old Mrs. Fairbank, after many months of gradual failure, had passed away in an acute attack of bronchitis; and Mrs. Bryce immediately offered a home to the two girls, until at least it might be possible to know the wishes of Colonel Baron and his wife.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading Old Mrs. Fairbank, after many months of gradual failure, had passed away in an acute attack of bronchitis; and Mrs. Bryce immediately offered a home to the two girls, until at least it might be possible to know the wishes of Colonel Baron and his wife.
BathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading So the Bath house, with its quaint furniture, was let; and in the end of March, after a few weeks given to necessary arrangements, the two girls found themselves once more under Mr. and Mrs. Bryce's hospitable roof.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Old Mrs. Fairbank, after many months of gradual failure, had passed away in an acute attack of bronchitis; and Mrs. Bryce immediately offered a home to the two girls, until at least it might be possible to know the wishes of Colonel Baron and his wife.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading A double bedroom, opening into a small sitting-room or boudoir, was given to them; and here they loved to pass much of their time.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Though Mr. Bryce, as usual, only had to assent to his "better half's" proposition, he did so with a heartiness not shown towards every wish of hers.
boudoirnounUS /ˈbuːdɔɪr/
a lady's bedroom or private sitting room
From this reading A double bedroom, opening into a small sitting-room or boudoir, was given to them; and here they loved to pass much of their time.
bronchitisnounUS /brɑːŋˈkaɪtəs/
inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchial tubes
From this reading Old Mrs. Fairbank, after many months of gradual failure, had passed away in an acute attack of bronchitis; and Mrs. Bryce immediately offered a home to the two girls, until at least it might be possible to know the wishes of Colonel Baron and his wife.
Bryce
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From this reading Old Mrs. Fairbank, after many months of gradual failure, had passed away in an acute attack of bronchitis; and Mrs. Bryce immediately offered a home to the two girls, until at least it might be possible to know the wishes of Colonel Baron and his wife.
Bryce's
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From this reading So the Bath house, with its quaint furniture, was let; and in the end of March, after a few weeks given to necessary arrangements, the two girls found themselves once more under Mr. and Mrs. Bryce's hospitable roof.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Old Mrs. Fairbank, after many months of gradual failure, had passed away in an acute attack of bronchitis; and Mrs. Bryce immediately offered a home to the two girls, until at least it might be possible to know the wishes of Colonel Baron and his wife.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading THE DEAR OLD COUNTRY THE month of April, 1808, saw Polly and Molly again in London; not this time for the enjoyment of gay assemblies.
dearly loved
From this reading THE DEAR OLD COUNTRY THE month of April, 1808, saw Polly and Molly again in London; not this time for the enjoyment of gay assemblies.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Though Mr. Bryce, as usual, only had to assent to his "better half's" proposition, he did so with a heartiness not shown towards every wish of hers.
increase twofold
From this reading A double bedroom, opening into a small sitting-room or boudoir, was given to them; and here they loved to pass much of their time.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading So the Bath house, with its quaint furniture, was let; and in the end of March, after a few weeks given to necessary arrangements, the two girls found themselves once more under Mr. and Mrs. Bryce's hospitable roof.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading THE DEAR OLD COUNTRY THE month of April, 1808, saw Polly and Molly again in London; not this time for the enjoyment of gay assemblies.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Though Mr. Bryce, as usual, only had to assent to his "better half's" proposition, he did so with a heartiness not shown towards every wish of hers.
an act that fails
From this reading Old Mrs. Fairbank, after many months of gradual failure, had passed away in an acute attack of bronchitis; and Mrs. Bryce immediately offered a home to the two girls, until at least it might be possible to know the wishes of Colonel Baron and his wife.
Fairbank
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From this reading Old Mrs. Fairbank, after many months of gradual failure, had passed away in an acute attack of bronchitis; and Mrs. Bryce immediately offered a home to the two girls, until at least it might be possible to know the wishes of Colonel Baron and his wife.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading So the Bath house, with its quaint furniture, was let; and in the end of March, after a few weeks given to necessary arrangements, the two girls found themselves once more under Mr. and Mrs. Bryce's hospitable roof.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE DEAR OLD COUNTRY THE month of April, 1808, saw Polly and Molly again in London; not this time for the enjoyment of gay assemblies.
set up or found
From this reading So the Bath house, with its quaint furniture, was let; and in the end of March, after a few weeks given to necessary arrangements, the two girls found themselves once more under Mr. and Mrs. Bryce's hospitable roof.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading So the Bath house, with its quaint furniture, was let; and in the end of March, after a few weeks given to necessary arrangements, the two girls found themselves once more under Mr. and Mrs. Bryce's hospitable roof.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading THE DEAR OLD COUNTRY THE month of April, 1808, saw Polly and Molly again in London; not this time for the enjoyment of gay assemblies.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Old Mrs. Fairbank, after many months of gradual failure, had passed away in an acute attack of bronchitis; and Mrs. Bryce immediately offered a home to the two girls, until at least it might be possible to know the wishes of Colonel Baron and his wife.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading So the Bath house, with its quaint furniture, was let; and in the end of March, after a few weeks given to necessary arrangements, the two girls found themselves once more under Mr. and Mrs. Bryce's hospitable roof.
gradualadjectiveUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəl/
proceeding in small stages
From this reading Old Mrs. Fairbank, after many months of gradual failure, had passed away in an acute attack of bronchitis; and Mrs. Bryce immediately offered a home to the two girls, until at least it might be possible to know the wishes of Colonel Baron and his wife.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Old Mrs. Fairbank, after many months of gradual failure, had passed away in an acute attack of bronchitis; and Mrs. Bryce immediately offered a home to the two girls, until at least it might be possible to know the wishes of Colonel Baron and his wife.
half'snounUS /hæfs/
possessive form of “half” — one of two equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Though Mr. Bryce, as usual, only had to assent to his "better half's" proposition, he did so with a heartiness not shown towards every wish of hers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though Mr. Bryce, as usual, only had to assent to his "better half's" proposition, he did so with a heartiness not shown towards every wish of hers.
heartinessnoun
active strength of body or mind
From this reading Though Mr. Bryce, as usual, only had to assent to his "better half's" proposition, he did so with a heartiness not shown towards every wish of hers.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading A double bedroom, opening into a small sitting-room or boudoir, was given to them; and here they loved to pass much of their time.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Though Mr. Bryce, as usual, only had to assent to his "better half's" proposition, he did so with a heartiness not shown towards every wish of hers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Old Mrs. Fairbank, after many months of gradual failure, had passed away in an acute attack of bronchitis; and Mrs. Bryce immediately offered a home to the two girls, until at least it might be possible to know the wishes of Colonel Baron and his wife.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Old Mrs. Fairbank, after many months of gradual failure, had passed away in an acute attack of bronchitis; and Mrs. Bryce immediately offered a home to the two girls, until at least it might be possible to know the wishes of Colonel Baron and his wife.
hospitableadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːˈspɪtəbəl/
favorable to life and growth
From this reading So the Bath house, with its quaint furniture, was let; and in the end of March, after a few weeks given to necessary arrangements, the two girls found themselves once more under Mr. and Mrs. Bryce's hospitable roof.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading So the Bath house, with its quaint furniture, was let; and in the end of March, after a few weeks given to necessary arrangements, the two girls found themselves once more under Mr. and Mrs. Bryce's hospitable roof.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Old Mrs. Fairbank, after many months of gradual failure, had passed away in an acute attack of bronchitis; and Mrs. Bryce immediately offered a home to the two girls, until at least it might be possible to know the wishes of Colonel Baron and his wife.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DEAR OLD COUNTRY THE month of April, 1808, saw Polly and Molly again in London; not this time for the enjoyment of gay assemblies.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A double bedroom, opening into a small sitting-room or boudoir, was given to them; and here they loved to pass much of their time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Old Mrs. Fairbank, after many months of gradual failure, had passed away in an acute attack of bronchitis; and Mrs. Bryce immediately offered a home to the two girls, until at least it might be possible to know the wishes of Colonel Baron and his wife.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading So the Bath house, with its quaint furniture, was let; and in the end of March, after a few weeks given to necessary arrangements, the two girls found themselves once more under Mr. and Mrs. Bryce's hospitable roof.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Old Mrs. Fairbank, after many months of gradual failure, had passed away in an acute attack of bronchitis; and Mrs. Bryce immediately offered a home to the two girls, until at least it might be possible to know the wishes of Colonel Baron and his wife.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Old Mrs. Fairbank, after many months of gradual failure, had passed away in an acute attack of bronchitis; and Mrs. Bryce immediately offered a home to the two girls, until at least it might be possible to know the wishes of Colonel Baron and his wife.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading So the Bath house, with its quaint furniture, was let; and in the end of March, after a few weeks given to necessary arrangements, the two girls found themselves once more under Mr. and Mrs. Bryce's hospitable roof.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading THE DEAR OLD COUNTRY THE month of April, 1808, saw Polly and Molly again in London; not this time for the enjoyment of gay assemblies.
held dear
From this reading A double bedroom, opening into a small sitting-room or boudoir, was given to them; and here they loved to pass much of their time.
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 Old Mrs. Fairbank, after many months of gradual failure, had passed away in an acute attack of bronchitis; and Mrs. Bryce immediately offered a home to the two girls, until at least it might be possible to know the wishes of Colonel Baron and his wife.
march in a procession
From this reading So the Bath house, with its quaint furniture, was let; and in the end of March, after a few weeks given to necessary arrangements, the two girls found themselves once more under Mr. and Mrs. Bryce's hospitable roof.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Old Mrs. Fairbank, after many months of gradual failure, had passed away in an acute attack of bronchitis; and Mrs. Bryce immediately offered a home to the two girls, until at least it might be possible to know the wishes of Colonel Baron and his wife.
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading THE DEAR OLD COUNTRY THE month of April, 1808, saw Polly and Molly again in London; not this time for the enjoyment of gay assemblies.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading THE DEAR OLD COUNTRY THE month of April, 1808, saw Polly and Molly again in London; not this time for the enjoyment of gay assemblies.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Old Mrs. Fairbank, after many months of gradual failure, had passed away in an acute attack of bronchitis; and Mrs. Bryce immediately offered a home to the two girls, until at least it might be possible to know the wishes of Colonel Baron and his wife.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading So the Bath house, with its quaint furniture, was let; and in the end of March, after a few weeks given to necessary arrangements, the two girls found themselves once more under Mr. and Mrs. Bryce's hospitable roof.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Though Mr. Bryce, as usual, only had to assent to his "better half's" proposition, he did so with a heartiness not shown towards every wish of hers.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Old Mrs. Fairbank, after many months of gradual failure, had passed away in an acute attack of bronchitis; and Mrs. Bryce immediately offered a home to the two girls, until at least it might be possible to know the wishes of Colonel Baron and his wife.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A double bedroom, opening into a small sitting-room or boudoir, was given to them; and here they loved to pass much of their time.
absolutely essential
From this reading So the Bath house, with its quaint furniture, was let; and in the end of March, after a few weeks given to necessary arrangements, the two girls found themselves once more under Mr. and Mrs. Bryce's hospitable roof.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE DEAR OLD COUNTRY THE month of April, 1808, saw Polly and Molly again in London; not this time for the enjoyment of gay assemblies.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DEAR OLD COUNTRY THE month of April, 1808, saw Polly and Molly again in London; not this time for the enjoyment of gay assemblies.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Old Mrs. Fairbank, after many months of gradual failure, had passed away in an acute attack of bronchitis; and Mrs. Bryce immediately offered a home to the two girls, until at least it might be possible to know the wishes of Colonel Baron and his wife.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE DEAR OLD COUNTRY THE month of April, 1808, saw Polly and Molly again in London; not this time for the enjoyment of gay assemblies.
on one occasion
From this reading So the Bath house, with its quaint furniture, was let; and in the end of March, after a few weeks given to necessary arrangements, the two girls found themselves once more under Mr. and Mrs. Bryce's hospitable roof.
and nothing more
From this reading Though Mr. Bryce, as usual, only had to assent to his "better half's" proposition, he did so with a heartiness not shown towards every wish of hers.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading A double bedroom, opening into a small sitting-room or boudoir, was given to them; and here they loved to pass much of their time.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A double bedroom, opening into a small sitting-room or boudoir, was given to them; and here they loved to pass much of their time.
go across or through
From this reading A double bedroom, opening into a small sitting-room or boudoir, was given to them; and here they loved to pass much of their time.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Old Mrs. Fairbank, after many months of gradual failure, had passed away in an acute attack of bronchitis; and Mrs. Bryce immediately offered a home to the two girls, until at least it might be possible to know the wishes of Colonel Baron and his wife.
Polly
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From this reading THE DEAR OLD COUNTRY THE month of April, 1808, saw Polly and Molly again in London; not this time for the enjoyment of gay assemblies.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Old Mrs. Fairbank, after many months of gradual failure, had passed away in an acute attack of bronchitis; and Mrs. Bryce immediately offered a home to the two girls, until at least it might be possible to know the wishes of Colonel Baron and his wife.
propositionnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading Though Mr. Bryce, as usual, only had to assent to his "better half's" proposition, he did so with a heartiness not shown towards every wish of hers.
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading So the Bath house, with its quaint furniture, was let; and in the end of March, after a few weeks given to necessary arrangements, the two girls found themselves once more under Mr. and Mrs. Bryce's hospitable roof.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading So the Bath house, with its quaint furniture, was let; and in the end of March, after a few weeks given to necessary arrangements, the two girls found themselves once more under Mr. and Mrs. Bryce's hospitable roof.
cut with a saw
From this reading THE DEAR OLD COUNTRY THE month of April, 1808, saw Polly and Molly again in London; not this time for the enjoyment of gay assemblies.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Though Mr. Bryce, as usual, only had to assent to his "better half's" proposition, he did so with a heartiness not shown towards every wish of hers.
sitting-room
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From this reading A double bedroom, opening into a small sitting-room or boudoir, was given to them; and here they loved to pass much of their time.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A double bedroom, opening into a small sitting-room or boudoir, was given to them; and here they loved to pass much of their time.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Though Mr. Bryce, as usual, only had to assent to his "better half's" proposition, he did so with a heartiness not shown towards every wish of hers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DEAR OLD COUNTRY THE month of April, 1808, saw Polly and Molly again in London; not this time for the enjoyment of gay assemblies.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A double bedroom, opening into a small sitting-room or boudoir, was given to them; and here they loved to pass much of their time.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A double bedroom, opening into a small sitting-room or boudoir, was given to them; and here they loved to pass much of their time.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading So the Bath house, with its quaint furniture, was let; and in the end of March, after a few weeks given to necessary arrangements, the two girls found themselves once more under Mr. and Mrs. Bryce's hospitable roof.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A double bedroom, opening into a small sitting-room or boudoir, was given to them; and here they loved to pass much of their time.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE DEAR OLD COUNTRY THE month of April, 1808, saw Polly and Molly again in London; not this time for the enjoyment of gay assemblies.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though Mr. Bryce, as usual, only had to assent to his "better half's" proposition, he did so with a heartiness not shown towards every wish of hers.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE DEAR OLD COUNTRY THE month of April, 1808, saw Polly and Molly again in London; not this time for the enjoyment of gay assemblies.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Old Mrs. Fairbank, after many months of gradual failure, had passed away in an acute attack of bronchitis; and Mrs. Bryce immediately offered a home to the two girls, until at least it might be possible to know the wishes of Colonel Baron and his wife.
in the direction of
From this reading Though Mr. Bryce, as usual, only had to assent to his "better half's" proposition, he did so with a heartiness not shown towards every wish of hers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Old Mrs. Fairbank, after many months of gradual failure, had passed away in an acute attack of bronchitis; and Mrs. Bryce immediately offered a home to the two girls, until at least it might be possible to know the wishes of Colonel Baron and his wife.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading So the Bath house, with its quaint furniture, was let; and in the end of March, after a few weeks given to necessary arrangements, the two girls found themselves once more under Mr. and Mrs. Bryce's hospitable roof.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Old Mrs. Fairbank, after many months of gradual failure, had passed away in an acute attack of bronchitis; and Mrs. Bryce immediately offered a home to the two girls, until at least it might be possible to know the wishes of Colonel Baron and his wife.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Though Mr. Bryce, as usual, only had to assent to his "better half's" proposition, he did so with a heartiness not shown towards every wish of hers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So the Bath house, with its quaint furniture, was let; and in the end of March, after a few weeks given to necessary arrangements, the two girls found themselves once more under Mr. and Mrs. Bryce's hospitable roof.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading So the Bath house, with its quaint furniture, was let; and in the end of March, after a few weeks given to necessary arrangements, the two girls found themselves once more under Mr. and Mrs. Bryce's hospitable roof.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Old Mrs. Fairbank, after many months of gradual failure, had passed away in an acute attack of bronchitis; and Mrs. Bryce immediately offered a home to the two girls, until at least it might be possible to know the wishes of Colonel Baron and his wife.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Though Mr. Bryce, as usual, only had to assent to his "better half's" proposition, he did so with a heartiness not shown towards every wish of hers.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Old Mrs. Fairbank, after many months of gradual failure, had passed away in an acute attack of bronchitis; and Mrs. Bryce immediately offered a home to the two girls, until at least it might be possible to know the wishes of Colonel Baron and his wife.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Though Mr. Bryce, as usual, only had to assent to his "better half's" proposition, he did so with a heartiness not shown towards every wish of hers.
