Chapter III

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

From this reading When Vincent went along the next morning to the office of the _Western Scotsman_, he was at once shown into the editorial room, and there he found before him a short, thick-set man with a leonine profusion of light chestnut hair thrown back from a lofty forehead, somewhat irregular features, and clear blue eyes that had at present something of a cold scrutiny in them.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading When Vincent went along the next morning to the office of the _Western Scotsman_, he was at once shown into the editorial room, and there he found before him a short, thick-set man with a leonine profusion of light chestnut hair thrown back from a lofty forehead, somewhat irregular features, and clear blue eyes that had at present something of a cold scrutiny in them.

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

From this reading WEST AND EAST.

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From this reading And yet when he asked for news of old George Bethune and his granddaughter, Mr. Anstruther’s manner was unaccountably reserved.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading To any one else, the editor of the _Western Scotsman_ might have appeared a somewhat commonplace-looking person; but to Vincent he was far from commonplace.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading To any one else, the editor of the _Western Scotsman_ might have appeared a somewhat commonplace-looking person; but to Vincent he was far from commonplace.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading And yet when he asked for news of old George Bethune and his granddaughter, Mr. Anstruther’s manner was unaccountably reserved.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When Vincent went along the next morning to the office of the _Western Scotsman_, he was at once shown into the editorial room, and there he found before him a short, thick-set man with a leonine profusion of light chestnut hair thrown back from a lofty forehead, somewhat irregular features, and clear blue eyes that had at present something of a cold scrutiny in them.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading When Vincent went along the next morning to the office of the _Western Scotsman_, he was at once shown into the editorial room, and there he found before him a short, thick-set man with a leonine profusion of light chestnut hair thrown back from a lofty forehead, somewhat irregular features, and clear blue eyes that had at present something of a cold scrutiny in them.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading When Vincent went along the next morning to the office of the _Western Scotsman_, he was at once shown into the editorial room, and there he found before him a short, thick-set man with a leonine profusion of light chestnut hair thrown back from a lofty forehead, somewhat irregular features, and clear blue eyes that had at present something of a cold scrutiny in them.

past form of “befriend” — become friends with

From this reading Here was one who had befriended the two world-wanderers; who had known them in the bygone years; perhaps Maisrie herself had sat, in this very room, patiently waiting, while the two men talked.

United States educator who worked to improve race relations and educational opportunities for Black Americans (1875-1955)

From this reading And yet when he asked for news of old George Bethune and his granddaughter, Mr. Anstruther’s manner was unaccountably reserved.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading When Vincent went along the next morning to the office of the _Western Scotsman_, he was at once shown into the editorial room, and there he found before him a short, thick-set man with a leonine profusion of light chestnut hair thrown back from a lofty forehead, somewhat irregular features, and clear blue eyes that had at present something of a cold scrutiny in them.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading To any one else, the editor of the _Western Scotsman_ might have appeared a somewhat commonplace-looking person; but to Vincent he was far from commonplace.

past events to be put aside

From this reading Here was one who had befriended the two world-wanderers; who had known them in the bygone years; perhaps Maisrie herself had sat, in this very room, patiently waiting, while the two men talked.

(of hair or feathers) of a golden brown to reddish brown color

From this reading When Vincent went along the next morning to the office of the _Western Scotsman_, he was at once shown into the editorial room, and there he found before him a short, thick-set man with a leonine profusion of light chestnut hair thrown back from a lofty forehead, somewhat irregular features, and clear blue eyes that had at present something of a cold scrutiny in them.

rid of obstructions

From this reading When Vincent went along the next morning to the office of the _Western Scotsman_, he was at once shown into the editorial room, and there he found before him a short, thick-set man with a leonine profusion of light chestnut hair thrown back from a lofty forehead, somewhat irregular features, and clear blue eyes that had at present something of a cold scrutiny in them.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading When Vincent went along the next morning to the office of the _Western Scotsman_, he was at once shown into the editorial room, and there he found before him a short, thick-set man with a leonine profusion of light chestnut hair thrown back from a lofty forehead, somewhat irregular features, and clear blue eyes that had at present something of a cold scrutiny in them.

completely ordinary and unremarkable

From this reading To any one else, the editor of the _Western Scotsman_ might have appeared a somewhat commonplace-looking person; but to Vincent he was far from commonplace.

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From this reading To any one else, the editor of the _Western Scotsman_ might have appeared a somewhat commonplace-looking person; but to Vincent he was far from commonplace.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading WEST AND EAST.

a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading To any one else, the editor of the _Western Scotsman_ might have appeared a somewhat commonplace-looking person; but to Vincent he was far from commonplace.

of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives

From this reading When Vincent went along the next morning to the office of the _Western Scotsman_, he was at once shown into the editorial room, and there he found before him a short, thick-set man with a leonine profusion of light chestnut hair thrown back from a lofty forehead, somewhat irregular features, and clear blue eyes that had at present something of a cold scrutiny in them.

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From this reading To any one else, the editor of the _Western Scotsman_ might have appeared a somewhat commonplace-looking person; but to Vincent he was far from commonplace.

opinion or judgment

From this reading When Vincent went along the next morning to the office of the _Western Scotsman_, he was at once shown into the editorial room, and there he found before him a short, thick-set man with a leonine profusion of light chestnut hair thrown back from a lofty forehead, somewhat irregular features, and clear blue eyes that had at present something of a cold scrutiny in them.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading To any one else, the editor of the _Western Scotsman_ might have appeared a somewhat commonplace-looking person; but to Vincent he was far from commonplace.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading When Vincent went along the next morning to the office of the _Western Scotsman_, he was at once shown into the editorial room, and there he found before him a short, thick-set man with a leonine profusion of light chestnut hair thrown back from a lofty forehead, somewhat irregular features, and clear blue eyes that had at present something of a cold scrutiny in them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And yet when he asked for news of old George Bethune and his granddaughter, Mr. Anstruther’s manner was unaccountably reserved.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading When Vincent went along the next morning to the office of the _Western Scotsman_, he was at once shown into the editorial room, and there he found before him a short, thick-set man with a leonine profusion of light chestnut hair thrown back from a lofty forehead, somewhat irregular features, and clear blue eyes that had at present something of a cold scrutiny in them.

set up or found

From this reading When Vincent went along the next morning to the office of the _Western Scotsman_, he was at once shown into the editorial room, and there he found before him a short, thick-set man with a leonine profusion of light chestnut hair thrown back from a lofty forehead, somewhat irregular features, and clear blue eyes that had at present something of a cold scrutiny in them.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When Vincent went along the next morning to the office of the _Western Scotsman_, he was at once shown into the editorial room, and there he found before him a short, thick-set man with a leonine profusion of light chestnut hair thrown back from a lofty forehead, somewhat irregular features, and clear blue eyes that had at present something of a cold scrutiny in them.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading And yet when he asked for news of old George Bethune and his granddaughter, Mr. Anstruther’s manner was unaccountably reserved.

a female grandchild

From this reading And yet when he asked for news of old George Bethune and his granddaughter, Mr. Anstruther’s manner was unaccountably reserved.

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

From this reading When Vincent went along the next morning to the office of the _Western Scotsman_, he was at once shown into the editorial room, and there he found before him a short, thick-set man with a leonine profusion of light chestnut hair thrown back from a lofty forehead, somewhat irregular features, and clear blue eyes that had at present something of a cold scrutiny in them.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading When Vincent went along the next morning to the office of the _Western Scotsman_, he was at once shown into the editorial room, and there he found before him a short, thick-set man with a leonine profusion of light chestnut hair thrown back from a lofty forehead, somewhat irregular features, and clear blue eyes that had at present something of a cold scrutiny in them.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading To any one else, the editor of the _Western Scotsman_ might have appeared a somewhat commonplace-looking person; but to Vincent he was far from commonplace.

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

From this reading When Vincent went along the next morning to the office of the _Western Scotsman_, he was at once shown into the editorial room, and there he found before him a short, thick-set man with a leonine profusion of light chestnut hair thrown back from a lofty forehead, somewhat irregular features, and clear blue eyes that had at present something of a cold scrutiny in them.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here was one who had befriended the two world-wanderers; who had known them in the bygone years; perhaps Maisrie herself had sat, in this very room, patiently waiting, while the two men talked.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Here was one who had befriended the two world-wanderers; who had known them in the bygone years; perhaps Maisrie herself had sat, in this very room, patiently waiting, while the two men talked.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading When Vincent went along the next morning to the office of the _Western Scotsman_, he was at once shown into the editorial room, and there he found before him a short, thick-set man with a leonine profusion of light chestnut hair thrown back from a lofty forehead, somewhat irregular features, and clear blue eyes that had at present something of a cold scrutiny in them.

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

From this reading And yet when he asked for news of old George Bethune and his granddaughter, Mr. Anstruther’s manner was unaccountably reserved.

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

From this reading When Vincent went along the next morning to the office of the _Western Scotsman_, he was at once shown into the editorial room, and there he found before him a short, thick-set man with a leonine profusion of light chestnut hair thrown back from a lofty forehead, somewhat irregular features, and clear blue eyes that had at present something of a cold scrutiny in them.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When Vincent went along the next morning to the office of the _Western Scotsman_, he was at once shown into the editorial room, and there he found before him a short, thick-set man with a leonine profusion of light chestnut hair thrown back from a lofty forehead, somewhat irregular features, and clear blue eyes that had at present something of a cold scrutiny in them.

contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice

From this reading When Vincent went along the next morning to the office of the _Western Scotsman_, he was at once shown into the editorial room, and there he found before him a short, thick-set man with a leonine profusion of light chestnut hair thrown back from a lofty forehead, somewhat irregular features, and clear blue eyes that had at present something of a cold scrutiny in them.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Here was one who had befriended the two world-wanderers; who had known them in the bygone years; perhaps Maisrie herself had sat, in this very room, patiently waiting, while the two men talked.

of or characteristic of or resembling a lion

From this reading When Vincent went along the next morning to the office of the _Western Scotsman_, he was at once shown into the editorial room, and there he found before him a short, thick-set man with a leonine profusion of light chestnut hair thrown back from a lofty forehead, somewhat irregular features, and clear blue eyes that had at present something of a cold scrutiny in them.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading When Vincent went along the next morning to the office of the _Western Scotsman_, he was at once shown into the editorial room, and there he found before him a short, thick-set man with a leonine profusion of light chestnut hair thrown back from a lofty forehead, somewhat irregular features, and clear blue eyes that had at present something of a cold scrutiny in them.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading When Vincent went along the next morning to the office of the _Western Scotsman_, he was at once shown into the editorial room, and there he found before him a short, thick-set man with a leonine profusion of light chestnut hair thrown back from a lofty forehead, somewhat irregular features, and clear blue eyes that had at present something of a cold scrutiny in them.

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From this reading Here was one who had befriended the two world-wanderers; who had known them in the bygone years; perhaps Maisrie herself had sat, in this very room, patiently waiting, while the two men talked.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading When Vincent went along the next morning to the office of the _Western Scotsman_, he was at once shown into the editorial room, and there he found before him a short, thick-set man with a leonine profusion of light chestnut hair thrown back from a lofty forehead, somewhat irregular features, and clear blue eyes that had at present something of a cold scrutiny in them.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading And yet when he asked for news of old George Bethune and his granddaughter, Mr. Anstruther’s manner was unaccountably reserved.

the force of workers available

From this reading Here was one who had befriended the two world-wanderers; who had known them in the bygone years; perhaps Maisrie herself had sat, in this very room, patiently waiting, while the two men talked.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading To any one else, the editor of the _Western Scotsman_ might have appeared a somewhat commonplace-looking person; but to Vincent he was far from commonplace.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading When Vincent went along the next morning to the office of the _Western Scotsman_, he was at once shown into the editorial room, and there he found before him a short, thick-set man with a leonine profusion of light chestnut hair thrown back from a lofty forehead, somewhat irregular features, and clear blue eyes that had at present something of a cold scrutiny in them.

a form of address for a man

From this reading And yet when he asked for news of old George Bethune and his granddaughter, Mr. Anstruther’s manner was unaccountably reserved.

information about recent and important events

From this reading And yet when he asked for news of old George Bethune and his granddaughter, Mr. Anstruther’s manner was unaccountably reserved.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading When Vincent went along the next morning to the office of the _Western Scotsman_, he was at once shown into the editorial room, and there he found before him a short, thick-set man with a leonine profusion of light chestnut hair thrown back from a lofty forehead, somewhat irregular features, and clear blue eyes that had at present something of a cold scrutiny in them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When Vincent went along the next morning to the office of the _Western Scotsman_, he was at once shown into the editorial room, and there he found before him a short, thick-set man with a leonine profusion of light chestnut hair thrown back from a lofty forehead, somewhat irregular features, and clear blue eyes that had at present something of a cold scrutiny in them.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading When Vincent went along the next morning to the office of the _Western Scotsman_, he was at once shown into the editorial room, and there he found before him a short, thick-set man with a leonine profusion of light chestnut hair thrown back from a lofty forehead, somewhat irregular features, and clear blue eyes that had at present something of a cold scrutiny in them.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading And yet when he asked for news of old George Bethune and his granddaughter, Mr. Anstruther’s manner was unaccountably reserved.

on one occasion

From this reading When Vincent went along the next morning to the office of the _Western Scotsman_, he was at once shown into the editorial room, and there he found before him a short, thick-set man with a leonine profusion of light chestnut hair thrown back from a lofty forehead, somewhat irregular features, and clear blue eyes that had at present something of a cold scrutiny in them.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading To any one else, the editor of the _Western Scotsman_ might have appeared a somewhat commonplace-looking person; but to Vincent he was far from commonplace.

with patience; in a patient manner

From this reading Here was one who had befriended the two world-wanderers; who had known them in the bygone years; perhaps Maisrie herself had sat, in this very room, patiently waiting, while the two men talked.

by chance

From this reading Here was one who had befriended the two world-wanderers; who had known them in the bygone years; perhaps Maisrie herself had sat, in this very room, patiently waiting, while the two men talked.

a human being

From this reading To any one else, the editor of the _Western Scotsman_ might have appeared a somewhat commonplace-looking person; but to Vincent he was far from commonplace.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading When Vincent went along the next morning to the office of the _Western Scotsman_, he was at once shown into the editorial room, and there he found before him a short, thick-set man with a leonine profusion of light chestnut hair thrown back from a lofty forehead, somewhat irregular features, and clear blue eyes that had at present something of a cold scrutiny in them.

the property of being extremely abundant

From this reading When Vincent went along the next morning to the office of the _Western Scotsman_, he was at once shown into the editorial room, and there he found before him a short, thick-set man with a leonine profusion of light chestnut hair thrown back from a lofty forehead, somewhat irregular features, and clear blue eyes that had at present something of a cold scrutiny in them.

set aside for the use of a particular person or party

From this reading And yet when he asked for news of old George Bethune and his granddaughter, Mr. Anstruther’s manner was unaccountably reserved.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading When Vincent went along the next morning to the office of the _Western Scotsman_, he was at once shown into the editorial room, and there he found before him a short, thick-set man with a leonine profusion of light chestnut hair thrown back from a lofty forehead, somewhat irregular features, and clear blue eyes that had at present something of a cold scrutiny in them.

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

From this reading Here was one who had befriended the two world-wanderers; who had known them in the bygone years; perhaps Maisrie herself had sat, in this very room, patiently waiting, while the two men talked.

a native or inhabitant of Scotland

From this reading When Vincent went along the next morning to the office of the _Western Scotsman_, he was at once shown into the editorial room, and there he found before him a short, thick-set man with a leonine profusion of light chestnut hair thrown back from a lofty forehead, somewhat irregular features, and clear blue eyes that had at present something of a cold scrutiny in them.

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading When Vincent went along the next morning to the office of the _Western Scotsman_, he was at once shown into the editorial room, and there he found before him a short, thick-set man with a leonine profusion of light chestnut hair thrown back from a lofty forehead, somewhat irregular features, and clear blue eyes that had at present something of a cold scrutiny in them.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading When Vincent went along the next morning to the office of the _Western Scotsman_, he was at once shown into the editorial room, and there he found before him a short, thick-set man with a leonine profusion of light chestnut hair thrown back from a lofty forehead, somewhat irregular features, and clear blue eyes that had at present something of a cold scrutiny in them.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading When Vincent went along the next morning to the office of the _Western Scotsman_, he was at once shown into the editorial room, and there he found before him a short, thick-set man with a leonine profusion of light chestnut hair thrown back from a lofty forehead, somewhat irregular features, and clear blue eyes that had at present something of a cold scrutiny in them.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading When Vincent went along the next morning to the office of the _Western Scotsman_, he was at once shown into the editorial room, and there he found before him a short, thick-set man with a leonine profusion of light chestnut hair thrown back from a lofty forehead, somewhat irregular features, and clear blue eyes that had at present something of a cold scrutiny in them.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading When Vincent went along the next morning to the office of the _Western Scotsman_, he was at once shown into the editorial room, and there he found before him a short, thick-set man with a leonine profusion of light chestnut hair thrown back from a lofty forehead, somewhat irregular features, and clear blue eyes that had at present something of a cold scrutiny in them.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Here was one who had befriended the two world-wanderers; who had known them in the bygone years; perhaps Maisrie herself had sat, in this very room, patiently waiting, while the two men talked.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When Vincent went along the next morning to the office of the _Western Scotsman_, he was at once shown into the editorial room, and there he found before him a short, thick-set man with a leonine profusion of light chestnut hair thrown back from a lofty forehead, somewhat irregular features, and clear blue eyes that had at present something of a cold scrutiny in them.

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

From this reading When Vincent went along the next morning to the office of the _Western Scotsman_, he was at once shown into the editorial room, and there he found before him a short, thick-set man with a leonine profusion of light chestnut hair thrown back from a lofty forehead, somewhat irregular features, and clear blue eyes that had at present something of a cold scrutiny in them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading When Vincent went along the next morning to the office of the _Western Scotsman_, he was at once shown into the editorial room, and there he found before him a short, thick-set man with a leonine profusion of light chestnut hair thrown back from a lofty forehead, somewhat irregular features, and clear blue eyes that had at present something of a cold scrutiny in them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading When Vincent went along the next morning to the office of the _Western Scotsman_, he was at once shown into the editorial room, and there he found before him a short, thick-set man with a leonine profusion of light chestnut hair thrown back from a lofty forehead, somewhat irregular features, and clear blue eyes that had at present something of a cold scrutiny in them.

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From this reading When Vincent went along the next morning to the office of the _Western Scotsman_, he was at once shown into the editorial room, and there he found before him a short, thick-set man with a leonine profusion of light chestnut hair thrown back from a lofty forehead, somewhat irregular features, and clear blue eyes that had at present something of a cold scrutiny in them.

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

From this reading Here was one who had befriended the two world-wanderers; who had known them in the bygone years; perhaps Maisrie herself had sat, in this very room, patiently waiting, while the two men talked.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading When Vincent went along the next morning to the office of the _Western Scotsman_, he was at once shown into the editorial room, and there he found before him a short, thick-set man with a leonine profusion of light chestnut hair thrown back from a lofty forehead, somewhat irregular features, and clear blue eyes that had at present something of a cold scrutiny in them.

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

From this reading When Vincent went along the next morning to the office of the _Western Scotsman_, he was at once shown into the editorial room, and there he found before him a short, thick-set man with a leonine profusion of light chestnut hair thrown back from a lofty forehead, somewhat irregular features, and clear blue eyes that had at present something of a cold scrutiny in them.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Here was one who had befriended the two world-wanderers; who had known them in the bygone years; perhaps Maisrie herself had sat, in this very room, patiently waiting, while the two men talked.

in an unaccountable manner

From this reading And yet when he asked for news of old George Bethune and his granddaughter, Mr. Anstruther’s manner was unaccountably reserved.

precisely as stated

From this reading Here was one who had befriended the two world-wanderers; who had known them in the bygone years; perhaps Maisrie herself had sat, in this very room, patiently waiting, while the two men talked.

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From this reading When Vincent went along the next morning to the office of the _Western Scotsman_, he was at once shown into the editorial room, and there he found before him a short, thick-set man with a leonine profusion of light chestnut hair thrown back from a lofty forehead, somewhat irregular features, and clear blue eyes that had at present something of a cold scrutiny in them.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Here was one who had befriended the two world-wanderers; who had known them in the bygone years; perhaps Maisrie herself had sat, in this very room, patiently waiting, while the two men talked.

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

From this reading When Vincent went along the next morning to the office of the _Western Scotsman_, he was at once shown into the editorial room, and there he found before him a short, thick-set man with a leonine profusion of light chestnut hair thrown back from a lofty forehead, somewhat irregular features, and clear blue eyes that had at present something of a cold scrutiny in them.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading When Vincent went along the next morning to the office of the _Western Scotsman_, he was at once shown into the editorial room, and there he found before him a short, thick-set man with a leonine profusion of light chestnut hair thrown back from a lofty forehead, somewhat irregular features, and clear blue eyes that had at present something of a cold scrutiny in them.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading WEST AND EAST.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading When Vincent went along the next morning to the office of the _Western Scotsman_, he was at once shown into the editorial room, and there he found before him a short, thick-set man with a leonine profusion of light chestnut hair thrown back from a lofty forehead, somewhat irregular features, and clear blue eyes that had at present something of a cold scrutiny in them.

at the time that

From this reading When Vincent went along the next morning to the office of the _Western Scotsman_, he was at once shown into the editorial room, and there he found before him a short, thick-set man with a leonine profusion of light chestnut hair thrown back from a lofty forehead, somewhat irregular features, and clear blue eyes that had at present something of a cold scrutiny in them.

during the time that

From this reading Here was one who had befriended the two world-wanderers; who had known them in the bygone years; perhaps Maisrie herself had sat, in this very room, patiently waiting, while the two men talked.

which person or people

From this reading Here was one who had befriended the two world-wanderers; who had known them in the bygone years; perhaps Maisrie herself had sat, in this very room, patiently waiting, while the two men talked.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When Vincent went along the next morning to the office of the _Western Scotsman_, he was at once shown into the editorial room, and there he found before him a short, thick-set man with a leonine profusion of light chestnut hair thrown back from a lofty forehead, somewhat irregular features, and clear blue eyes that had at present something of a cold scrutiny in them.

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From this reading Here was one who had befriended the two world-wanderers; who had known them in the bygone years; perhaps Maisrie herself had sat, in this very room, patiently waiting, while the two men talked.

a late time of life

From this reading Here was one who had befriended the two world-wanderers; who had known them in the bygone years; perhaps Maisrie herself had sat, in this very room, patiently waiting, while the two men talked.

but in spite of that

From this reading And yet when he asked for news of old George Bethune and his granddaughter, Mr. Anstruther’s manner was unaccountably reserved.