Chapter XVII

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

From this reading Thomas being at once the most determined and the most imposing of attendants, he speedily succeeded in clearing a way for us through the crowd of hackmen, carmen, and newsboys, and in selecting the most promising of the array of vehicles offered for our accommodation; installing us and our luggage therein and thereon; and bestowing his own long limbs _à côté du cocher_, we were soon rattling over pavements, rough and jarring to a miserable degree.

making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

From this reading Thomas being at once the most determined and the most imposing of attendants, he speedily succeeded in clearing a way for us through the crowd of hackmen, carmen, and newsboys, and in selecting the most promising of the array of vehicles offered for our accommodation; installing us and our luggage therein and thereon; and bestowing his own long limbs _à côté du cocher_, we were soon rattling over pavements, rough and jarring to a miserable degree.

anew

From this reading "And all that fills the heart of friends When first they feel, with secret pain, Their lives henceforth have separate ends, And never can be one again."

(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 "And all that fills the heart of friends When first they feel, with secret pain, Their lives henceforth have separate ends, And never can be one again."

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

From this reading "And all that fills the heart of friends When first they feel, with secret pain, Their lives henceforth have separate ends, And never can be one again."

an orderly arrangement

From this reading Thomas being at once the most determined and the most imposing of attendants, he speedily succeeded in clearing a way for us through the crowd of hackmen, carmen, and newsboys, and in selecting the most promising of the array of vehicles offered for our accommodation; installing us and our luggage therein and thereon; and bestowing his own long limbs _à côté du cocher_, we were soon rattling over pavements, rough and jarring to a miserable degree.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Thomas being at once the most determined and the most imposing of attendants, he speedily succeeded in clearing a way for us through the crowd of hackmen, carmen, and newsboys, and in selecting the most promising of the array of vehicles offered for our accommodation; installing us and our luggage therein and thereon; and bestowing his own long limbs _à côté du cocher_, we were soon rattling over pavements, rough and jarring to a miserable degree.

plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

From this reading Thomas being at once the most determined and the most imposing of attendants, he speedily succeeded in clearing a way for us through the crowd of hackmen, carmen, and newsboys, and in selecting the most promising of the array of vehicles offered for our accommodation; installing us and our luggage therein and thereon; and bestowing his own long limbs _à côté du cocher_, we were soon rattling over pavements, rough and jarring to a miserable degree.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading Mr. Rutledge perceived how frightened and nervous I was, and first tried to laugh away, then to coax away, my foolish dread of meeting my aunt.

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

From this reading Mr. Rutledge perceived how frightened and nervous I was, and first tried to laugh away, then to coax away, my foolish dread of meeting my aunt.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "And all that fills the heart of friends When first they feel, with secret pain, Their lives henceforth have separate ends, And never can be one again."

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Thomas being at once the most determined and the most imposing of attendants, he speedily succeeded in clearing a way for us through the crowd of hackmen, carmen, and newsboys, and in selecting the most promising of the array of vehicles offered for our accommodation; installing us and our luggage therein and thereon; and bestowing his own long limbs _à côté du cocher_, we were soon rattling over pavements, rough and jarring to a miserable degree.

-ing form of “bestow” — present

From this reading Thomas being at once the most determined and the most imposing of attendants, he speedily succeeded in clearing a way for us through the crowd of hackmen, carmen, and newsboys, and in selecting the most promising of the array of vehicles offered for our accommodation; installing us and our luggage therein and thereon; and bestowing his own long limbs _à côté du cocher_, we were soon rattling over pavements, rough and jarring to a miserable degree.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "And all that fills the heart of friends When first they feel, with secret pain, Their lives henceforth have separate ends, And never can be one again."

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

From this reading Thomas being at once the most determined and the most imposing of attendants, he speedily succeeded in clearing a way for us through the crowd of hackmen, carmen, and newsboys, and in selecting the most promising of the array of vehicles offered for our accommodation; installing us and our luggage therein and thereon; and bestowing his own long limbs _à côté du cocher_, we were soon rattling over pavements, rough and jarring to a miserable degree.

a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area

From this reading Thomas being at once the most determined and the most imposing of attendants, he speedily succeeded in clearing a way for us through the crowd of hackmen, carmen, and newsboys, and in selecting the most promising of the array of vehicles offered for our accommodation; installing us and our luggage therein and thereon; and bestowing his own long limbs _à côté du cocher_, we were soon rattling over pavements, rough and jarring to a miserable degree.

influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

From this reading Mr. Rutledge perceived how frightened and nervous I was, and first tried to laugh away, then to coax away, my foolish dread of meeting my aunt.

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

From this reading Thomas being at once the most determined and the most imposing of attendants, he speedily succeeded in clearing a way for us through the crowd of hackmen, carmen, and newsboys, and in selecting the most promising of the array of vehicles offered for our accommodation; installing us and our luggage therein and thereon; and bestowing his own long limbs _à côté du cocher_, we were soon rattling over pavements, rough and jarring to a miserable degree.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading Thomas being at once the most determined and the most imposing of attendants, he speedily succeeded in clearing a way for us through the crowd of hackmen, carmen, and newsboys, and in selecting the most promising of the array of vehicles offered for our accommodation; installing us and our luggage therein and thereon; and bestowing his own long limbs _à côté du cocher_, we were soon rattling over pavements, rough and jarring to a miserable degree.

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

From this reading Thomas being at once the most determined and the most imposing of attendants, he speedily succeeded in clearing a way for us through the crowd of hackmen, carmen, and newsboys, and in selecting the most promising of the array of vehicles offered for our accommodation; installing us and our luggage therein and thereon; and bestowing his own long limbs _à côté du cocher_, we were soon rattling over pavements, rough and jarring to a miserable degree.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Thomas being at once the most determined and the most imposing of attendants, he speedily succeeded in clearing a way for us through the crowd of hackmen, carmen, and newsboys, and in selecting the most promising of the array of vehicles offered for our accommodation; installing us and our luggage therein and thereon; and bestowing his own long limbs _à côté du cocher_, we were soon rattling over pavements, rough and jarring to a miserable degree.

characterized by great determination

From this reading Thomas being at once the most determined and the most imposing of attendants, he speedily succeeded in clearing a way for us through the crowd of hackmen, carmen, and newsboys, and in selecting the most promising of the array of vehicles offered for our accommodation; installing us and our luggage therein and thereon; and bestowing his own long limbs _à côté du cocher_, we were soon rattling over pavements, rough and jarring to a miserable degree.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading Mr. Rutledge perceived how frightened and nervous I was, and first tried to laugh away, then to coax away, my foolish dread of meeting my aunt.

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

From this reading Thomas being at once the most determined and the most imposing of attendants, he speedily succeeded in clearing a way for us through the crowd of hackmen, carmen, and newsboys, and in selecting the most promising of the array of vehicles offered for our accommodation; installing us and our luggage therein and thereon; and bestowing his own long limbs _à côté du cocher_, we were soon rattling over pavements, rough and jarring to a miserable degree.

Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)

From this reading It was in vain; for once, his kindness and eloquence were lost upon me.

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading "And all that fills the heart of friends When first they feel, with secret pain, Their lives henceforth have separate ends, And never can be one again."

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading "And all that fills the heart of friends When first they feel, with secret pain, Their lives henceforth have separate ends, And never can be one again."

plural of “fill” — a quantity sufficient to satisfy

From this reading "And all that fills the heart of friends When first they feel, with secret pain, Their lives henceforth have separate ends, And never can be one again."

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "And all that fills the heart of friends When first they feel, with secret pain, Their lives henceforth have separate ends, And never can be one again."

devoid of good sense or judgment

From this reading Mr. Rutledge perceived how frightened and nervous I was, and first tried to laugh away, then to coax away, my foolish dread of meeting my aunt.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Thomas being at once the most determined and the most imposing of attendants, he speedily succeeded in clearing a way for us through the crowd of hackmen, carmen, and newsboys, and in selecting the most promising of the array of vehicles offered for our accommodation; installing us and our luggage therein and thereon; and bestowing his own long limbs _à côté du cocher_, we were soon rattling over pavements, rough and jarring to a miserable degree.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "And all that fills the heart of friends When first they feel, with secret pain, Their lives henceforth have separate ends, And never can be one again."

made afraid

From this reading Mr. Rutledge perceived how frightened and nervous I was, and first tried to laugh away, then to coax away, my foolish dread of meeting my aunt.

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

From this reading Thomas being at once the most determined and the most imposing of attendants, he speedily succeeded in clearing a way for us through the crowd of hackmen, carmen, and newsboys, and in selecting the most promising of the array of vehicles offered for our accommodation; installing us and our luggage therein and thereon; and bestowing his own long limbs _à côté du cocher_, we were soon rattling over pavements, rough and jarring to a miserable degree.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "And all that fills the heart of friends When first they feel, with secret pain, Their lives henceforth have separate ends, And never can be one again."

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

From this reading Thomas being at once the most determined and the most imposing of attendants, he speedily succeeded in clearing a way for us through the crowd of hackmen, carmen, and newsboys, and in selecting the most promising of the array of vehicles offered for our accommodation; installing us and our luggage therein and thereon; and bestowing his own long limbs _à côté du cocher_, we were soon rattling over pavements, rough and jarring to a miserable degree.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading "And all that fills the heart of friends When first they feel, with secret pain, Their lives henceforth have separate ends, And never can be one again."

from this time forth; from now on

From this reading "And all that fills the heart of friends When first they feel, with secret pain, Their lives henceforth have separate ends, And never can be one again."

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

From this reading Thomas being at once the most determined and the most imposing of attendants, he speedily succeeded in clearing a way for us through the crowd of hackmen, carmen, and newsboys, and in selecting the most promising of the array of vehicles offered for our accommodation; installing us and our luggage therein and thereon; and bestowing his own long limbs _à côté du cocher_, we were soon rattling over pavements, rough and jarring to a miserable degree.

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

From this reading Mr. Rutledge perceived how frightened and nervous I was, and first tried to laugh away, then to coax away, my foolish dread of meeting my aunt.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Mr. Rutledge perceived how frightened and nervous I was, and first tried to laugh away, then to coax away, my foolish dread of meeting my aunt.

impressive in appearance

From this reading Thomas being at once the most determined and the most imposing of attendants, he speedily succeeded in clearing a way for us through the crowd of hackmen, carmen, and newsboys, and in selecting the most promising of the array of vehicles offered for our accommodation; installing us and our luggage therein and thereon; and bestowing his own long limbs _à côté du cocher_, we were soon rattling over pavements, rough and jarring to a miserable degree.

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

From this reading Thomas being at once the most determined and the most imposing of attendants, he speedily succeeded in clearing a way for us through the crowd of hackmen, carmen, and newsboys, and in selecting the most promising of the array of vehicles offered for our accommodation; installing us and our luggage therein and thereon; and bestowing his own long limbs _à côté du cocher_, we were soon rattling over pavements, rough and jarring to a miserable degree.

the act of installing something (as equipment)

From this reading Thomas being at once the most determined and the most imposing of attendants, he speedily succeeded in clearing a way for us through the crowd of hackmen, carmen, and newsboys, and in selecting the most promising of the array of vehicles offered for our accommodation; installing us and our luggage therein and thereon; and bestowing his own long limbs _à côté du cocher_, we were soon rattling over pavements, rough and jarring to a miserable degree.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was in vain; for once, his kindness and eloquence were lost upon me.

making or causing a harsh and irritating sound

From this reading Thomas being at once the most determined and the most imposing of attendants, he speedily succeeded in clearing a way for us through the crowd of hackmen, carmen, and newsboys, and in selecting the most promising of the array of vehicles offered for our accommodation; installing us and our luggage therein and thereon; and bestowing his own long limbs _à côté du cocher_, we were soon rattling over pavements, rough and jarring to a miserable degree.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading It was in vain; for once, his kindness and eloquence were lost upon me.

the sound of laughing

From this reading Mr. Rutledge perceived how frightened and nervous I was, and first tried to laugh away, then to coax away, my foolish dread of meeting my aunt.

plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper

From this reading Thomas being at once the most determined and the most imposing of attendants, he speedily succeeded in clearing a way for us through the crowd of hackmen, carmen, and newsboys, and in selecting the most promising of the array of vehicles offered for our accommodation; installing us and our luggage therein and thereon; and bestowing his own long limbs _à côté du cocher_, we were soon rattling over pavements, rough and jarring to a miserable degree.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading "And all that fills the heart of friends When first they feel, with secret pain, Their lives henceforth have separate ends, And never can be one again."

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 Thomas being at once the most determined and the most imposing of attendants, he speedily succeeded in clearing a way for us through the crowd of hackmen, carmen, and newsboys, and in selecting the most promising of the array of vehicles offered for our accommodation; installing us and our luggage therein and thereon; and bestowing his own long limbs _à côté du cocher_, we were soon rattling over pavements, rough and jarring to a miserable degree.

United States poet remembered for his long narrative poems (1807-1882)

From this reading LONGFELLOW.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading It was in vain; for once, his kindness and eloquence were lost upon me.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading Thomas being at once the most determined and the most imposing of attendants, he speedily succeeded in clearing a way for us through the crowd of hackmen, carmen, and newsboys, and in selecting the most promising of the array of vehicles offered for our accommodation; installing us and our luggage therein and thereon; and bestowing his own long limbs _à côté du cocher_, we were soon rattling over pavements, rough and jarring to a miserable degree.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It was in vain; for once, his kindness and eloquence were lost upon me.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading Mr. Rutledge perceived how frightened and nervous I was, and first tried to laugh away, then to coax away, my foolish dread of meeting my aunt.

very unhappy; full of misery

From this reading Thomas being at once the most determined and the most imposing of attendants, he speedily succeeded in clearing a way for us through the crowd of hackmen, carmen, and newsboys, and in selecting the most promising of the array of vehicles offered for our accommodation; installing us and our luggage therein and thereon; and bestowing his own long limbs _à côté du cocher_, we were soon rattling over pavements, rough and jarring to a miserable degree.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Thomas being at once the most determined and the most imposing of attendants, he speedily succeeded in clearing a way for us through the crowd of hackmen, carmen, and newsboys, and in selecting the most promising of the array of vehicles offered for our accommodation; installing us and our luggage therein and thereon; and bestowing his own long limbs _à côté du cocher_, we were soon rattling over pavements, rough and jarring to a miserable degree.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Rutledge perceived how frightened and nervous I was, and first tried to laugh away, then to coax away, my foolish dread of meeting my aunt.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Mr. Rutledge perceived how frightened and nervous I was, and first tried to laugh away, then to coax away, my foolish dread of meeting my aunt.

easily agitated

From this reading Mr. Rutledge perceived how frightened and nervous I was, and first tried to laugh away, then to coax away, my foolish dread of meeting my aunt.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "And all that fills the heart of friends When first they feel, with secret pain, Their lives henceforth have separate ends, And never can be one again."

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

From this reading Thomas being at once the most determined and the most imposing of attendants, he speedily succeeded in clearing a way for us through the crowd of hackmen, carmen, and newsboys, and in selecting the most promising of the array of vehicles offered for our accommodation; installing us and our luggage therein and thereon; and bestowing his own long limbs _à côté du cocher_, we were soon rattling over pavements, rough and jarring to a miserable degree.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "And all that fills the heart of friends When first they feel, with secret pain, Their lives henceforth have separate ends, And never can be one again."

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Thomas being at once the most determined and the most imposing of attendants, he speedily succeeded in clearing a way for us through the crowd of hackmen, carmen, and newsboys, and in selecting the most promising of the array of vehicles offered for our accommodation; installing us and our luggage therein and thereon; and bestowing his own long limbs _à côté du cocher_, we were soon rattling over pavements, rough and jarring to a miserable degree.

on one occasion

From this reading Thomas being at once the most determined and the most imposing of attendants, he speedily succeeded in clearing a way for us through the crowd of hackmen, carmen, and newsboys, and in selecting the most promising of the array of vehicles offered for our accommodation; installing us and our luggage therein and thereon; and bestowing his own long limbs _à côté du cocher_, we were soon rattling over pavements, rough and jarring to a miserable degree.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "And all that fills the heart of friends When first they feel, with secret pain, Their lives henceforth have separate ends, And never can be one again."

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Thomas being at once the most determined and the most imposing of attendants, he speedily succeeded in clearing a way for us through the crowd of hackmen, carmen, and newsboys, and in selecting the most promising of the array of vehicles offered for our accommodation; installing us and our luggage therein and thereon; and bestowing his own long limbs _à côté du cocher_, we were soon rattling over pavements, rough and jarring to a miserable degree.

above and across; more than

From this reading Thomas being at once the most determined and the most imposing of attendants, he speedily succeeded in clearing a way for us through the crowd of hackmen, carmen, and newsboys, and in selecting the most promising of the array of vehicles offered for our accommodation; installing us and our luggage therein and thereon; and bestowing his own long limbs _à côté du cocher_, we were soon rattling over pavements, rough and jarring to a miserable degree.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Thomas being at once the most determined and the most imposing of attendants, he speedily succeeded in clearing a way for us through the crowd of hackmen, carmen, and newsboys, and in selecting the most promising of the array of vehicles offered for our accommodation; installing us and our luggage therein and thereon; and bestowing his own long limbs _à côté du cocher_, we were soon rattling over pavements, rough and jarring to a miserable degree.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading "And all that fills the heart of friends When first they feel, with secret pain, Their lives henceforth have separate ends, And never can be one again."

plural of “pavement” — the paved surface of a thoroughfare

From this reading Thomas being at once the most determined and the most imposing of attendants, he speedily succeeded in clearing a way for us through the crowd of hackmen, carmen, and newsboys, and in selecting the most promising of the array of vehicles offered for our accommodation; installing us and our luggage therein and thereon; and bestowing his own long limbs _à côté du cocher_, we were soon rattling over pavements, rough and jarring to a miserable degree.

detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues

From this reading Mr. Rutledge perceived how frightened and nervous I was, and first tried to laugh away, then to coax away, my foolish dread of meeting my aunt.

showing possibility of achievement or excellence

From this reading Thomas being at once the most determined and the most imposing of attendants, he speedily succeeded in clearing a way for us through the crowd of hackmen, carmen, and newsboys, and in selecting the most promising of the array of vehicles offered for our accommodation; installing us and our luggage therein and thereon; and bestowing his own long limbs _à côté du cocher_, we were soon rattling over pavements, rough and jarring to a miserable degree.

a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)

From this reading Thomas being at once the most determined and the most imposing of attendants, he speedily succeeded in clearing a way for us through the crowd of hackmen, carmen, and newsboys, and in selecting the most promising of the array of vehicles offered for our accommodation; installing us and our luggage therein and thereon; and bestowing his own long limbs _à côté du cocher_, we were soon rattling over pavements, rough and jarring to a miserable degree.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading Thomas being at once the most determined and the most imposing of attendants, he speedily succeeded in clearing a way for us through the crowd of hackmen, carmen, and newsboys, and in selecting the most promising of the array of vehicles offered for our accommodation; installing us and our luggage therein and thereon; and bestowing his own long limbs _à côté du cocher_, we were soon rattling over pavements, rough and jarring to a miserable degree.

United States jurist and second chief justice of the United States Supreme Court; he was appointed by George Washington and briefly served as chief justice but was ultimately rejected by the United States Senate (1739-1800)

From this reading Mr. Rutledge perceived how frightened and nervous I was, and first tried to laugh away, then to coax away, my foolish dread of meeting my aunt.

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

From this reading "And all that fills the heart of friends When first they feel, with secret pain, Their lives henceforth have separate ends, And never can be one again."

-ing form of “select” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading Thomas being at once the most determined and the most imposing of attendants, he speedily succeeded in clearing a way for us through the crowd of hackmen, carmen, and newsboys, and in selecting the most promising of the array of vehicles offered for our accommodation; installing us and our luggage therein and thereon; and bestowing his own long limbs _à côté du cocher_, we were soon rattling over pavements, rough and jarring to a miserable degree.

act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading "And all that fills the heart of friends When first they feel, with secret pain, Their lives henceforth have separate ends, And never can be one again."

in the near future

From this reading Thomas being at once the most determined and the most imposing of attendants, he speedily succeeded in clearing a way for us through the crowd of hackmen, carmen, and newsboys, and in selecting the most promising of the array of vehicles offered for our accommodation; installing us and our luggage therein and thereon; and bestowing his own long limbs _à côté du cocher_, we were soon rattling over pavements, rough and jarring to a miserable degree.

with speed

From this reading Thomas being at once the most determined and the most imposing of attendants, he speedily succeeded in clearing a way for us through the crowd of hackmen, carmen, and newsboys, and in selecting the most promising of the array of vehicles offered for our accommodation; installing us and our luggage therein and thereon; and bestowing his own long limbs _à côté du cocher_, we were soon rattling over pavements, rough and jarring to a miserable degree.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading Thomas being at once the most determined and the most imposing of attendants, he speedily succeeded in clearing a way for us through the crowd of hackmen, carmen, and newsboys, and in selecting the most promising of the array of vehicles offered for our accommodation; installing us and our luggage therein and thereon; and bestowing his own long limbs _à côté du cocher_, we were soon rattling over pavements, rough and jarring to a miserable degree.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "And all that fills the heart of friends When first they feel, with secret pain, Their lives henceforth have separate ends, And never can be one again."

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

From this reading "And all that fills the heart of friends When first they feel, with secret pain, Their lives henceforth have separate ends, And never can be one again."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "And all that fills the heart of friends When first they feel, with secret pain, Their lives henceforth have separate ends, And never can be one again."

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Mr. Rutledge perceived how frightened and nervous I was, and first tried to laugh away, then to coax away, my foolish dread of meeting my aunt.

(formal) in or into that thing or place

From this reading Thomas being at once the most determined and the most imposing of attendants, he speedily succeeded in clearing a way for us through the crowd of hackmen, carmen, and newsboys, and in selecting the most promising of the array of vehicles offered for our accommodation; installing us and our luggage therein and thereon; and bestowing his own long limbs _à côté du cocher_, we were soon rattling over pavements, rough and jarring to a miserable degree.

on that

From this reading Thomas being at once the most determined and the most imposing of attendants, he speedily succeeded in clearing a way for us through the crowd of hackmen, carmen, and newsboys, and in selecting the most promising of the array of vehicles offered for our accommodation; installing us and our luggage therein and thereon; and bestowing his own long limbs _à côté du cocher_, we were soon rattling over pavements, rough and jarring to a miserable degree.

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

From this reading "And all that fills the heart of friends When first they feel, with secret pain, Their lives henceforth have separate ends, And never can be one again."

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading Thomas being at once the most determined and the most imposing of attendants, he speedily succeeded in clearing a way for us through the crowd of hackmen, carmen, and newsboys, and in selecting the most promising of the array of vehicles offered for our accommodation; installing us and our luggage therein and thereon; and bestowing his own long limbs _à côté du cocher_, we were soon rattling over pavements, rough and jarring to a miserable degree.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Thomas being at once the most determined and the most imposing of attendants, he speedily succeeded in clearing a way for us through the crowd of hackmen, carmen, and newsboys, and in selecting the most promising of the array of vehicles offered for our accommodation; installing us and our luggage therein and thereon; and bestowing his own long limbs _à côté du cocher_, we were soon rattling over pavements, rough and jarring to a miserable degree.

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

From this reading Thomas being at once the most determined and the most imposing of attendants, he speedily succeeded in clearing a way for us through the crowd of hackmen, carmen, and newsboys, and in selecting the most promising of the array of vehicles offered for our accommodation; installing us and our luggage therein and thereon; and bestowing his own long limbs _à côté du cocher_, we were soon rattling over pavements, rough and jarring to a miserable degree.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading Mr. Rutledge perceived how frightened and nervous I was, and first tried to laugh away, then to coax away, my foolish dread of meeting my aunt.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It was in vain; for once, his kindness and eloquence were lost upon me.

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

From this reading Thomas being at once the most determined and the most imposing of attendants, he speedily succeeded in clearing a way for us through the crowd of hackmen, carmen, and newsboys, and in selecting the most promising of the array of vehicles offered for our accommodation; installing us and our luggage therein and thereon; and bestowing his own long limbs _à côté du cocher_, we were soon rattling over pavements, rough and jarring to a miserable degree.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading It was in vain; for once, his kindness and eloquence were lost upon me.

plural of “vehicle” — a conveyance that transports people or objects

From this reading Thomas being at once the most determined and the most imposing of attendants, he speedily succeeded in clearing a way for us through the crowd of hackmen, carmen, and newsboys, and in selecting the most promising of the array of vehicles offered for our accommodation; installing us and our luggage therein and thereon; and bestowing his own long limbs _à côté du cocher_, we were soon rattling over pavements, rough and jarring to a miserable degree.

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

From this reading Mr. Rutledge perceived how frightened and nervous I was, and first tried to laugh away, then to coax away, my foolish dread of meeting my aunt.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Thomas being at once the most determined and the most imposing of attendants, he speedily succeeded in clearing a way for us through the crowd of hackmen, carmen, and newsboys, and in selecting the most promising of the array of vehicles offered for our accommodation; installing us and our luggage therein and thereon; and bestowing his own long limbs _à côté du cocher_, we were soon rattling over pavements, rough and jarring to a miserable degree.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Thomas being at once the most determined and the most imposing of attendants, he speedily succeeded in clearing a way for us through the crowd of hackmen, carmen, and newsboys, and in selecting the most promising of the array of vehicles offered for our accommodation; installing us and our luggage therein and thereon; and bestowing his own long limbs _à côté du cocher_, we were soon rattling over pavements, rough and jarring to a miserable degree.

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

From this reading Thomas being at once the most determined and the most imposing of attendants, he speedily succeeded in clearing a way for us through the crowd of hackmen, carmen, and newsboys, and in selecting the most promising of the array of vehicles offered for our accommodation; installing us and our luggage therein and thereon; and bestowing his own long limbs _à côté du cocher_, we were soon rattling over pavements, rough and jarring to a miserable degree.

at the time that

From this reading "And all that fills the heart of friends When first they feel, with secret pain, Their lives henceforth have separate ends, And never can be one again."

in the company of; together with

From this reading "And all that fills the heart of friends When first they feel, with secret pain, Their lives henceforth have separate ends, And never can be one again."

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From this reading Thomas being at once the most determined and the most imposing of attendants, he speedily succeeded in clearing a way for us through the crowd of hackmen, carmen, and newsboys, and in selecting the most promising of the array of vehicles offered for our accommodation; installing us and our luggage therein and thereon; and bestowing his own long limbs _à côté du cocher_, we were soon rattling over pavements, rough and jarring to a miserable degree.