Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading A REJECTED SUITOR There were many domestic arrangements to be made in connection with the new commercial ones which affected Hepburn and Coulson.

yield to another's wish or opinion

From this reading But arrangements without her consent did not suit Alice at any time, and she had very good reasons for declining to accede to this.

matters of personal concern

From this reading The Fosters, with something of the busybodiness which is apt to mingle itself with kindly patronage, had planned in their own minds that the Rose household should be removed altogether to the house belonging to the shop; and that Alice, with the assistance of the capable servant, who, at present, managed all John's domestic affairs, should continue as mistress of the house, with Philip and Coulson for her lodgers.

acted upon; influenced

From this reading A REJECTED SUITOR There were many domestic arrangements to be made in connection with the new commercial ones which affected Hepburn and Coulson.

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From this reading The Fosters, with something of the busybodiness which is apt to mingle itself with kindly patronage, had planned in their own minds that the Rose household should be removed altogether to the house belonging to the shop; and that Alice, with the assistance of the capable servant, who, at present, managed all John's domestic affairs, should continue as mistress of the house, with Philip and Coulson for her lodgers.

(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 The Fosters, with something of the busybodiness which is apt to mingle itself with kindly patronage, had planned in their own minds that the Rose household should be removed altogether to the house belonging to the shop; and that Alice, with the assistance of the capable servant, who, at present, managed all John's domestic affairs, should continue as mistress of the house, with Philip and Coulson for her lodgers.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The Fosters, with something of the busybodiness which is apt to mingle itself with kindly patronage, had planned in their own minds that the Rose household should be removed altogether to the house belonging to the shop; and that Alice, with the assistance of the capable servant, who, at present, managed all John's domestic affairs, should continue as mistress of the house, with Philip and Coulson for her lodgers.

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

From this reading A REJECTED SUITOR There were many domestic arrangements to be made in connection with the new commercial ones which affected Hepburn and Coulson.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But arrangements without her consent did not suit Alice at any time, and she had very good reasons for declining to accede to this.

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading The Fosters, with something of the busybodiness which is apt to mingle itself with kindly patronage, had planned in their own minds that the Rose household should be removed altogether to the house belonging to the shop; and that Alice, with the assistance of the capable servant, who, at present, managed all John's domestic affairs, should continue as mistress of the house, with Philip and Coulson for her lodgers.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading A REJECTED SUITOR There were many domestic arrangements to be made in connection with the new commercial ones which affected Hepburn and Coulson.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The Fosters, with something of the busybodiness which is apt to mingle itself with kindly patronage, had planned in their own minds that the Rose household should be removed altogether to the house belonging to the shop; and that Alice, with the assistance of the capable servant, who, at present, managed all John's domestic affairs, should continue as mistress of the house, with Philip and Coulson for her lodgers.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading The Fosters, with something of the busybodiness which is apt to mingle itself with kindly patronage, had planned in their own minds that the Rose household should be removed altogether to the house belonging to the shop; and that Alice, with the assistance of the capable servant, who, at present, managed all John's domestic affairs, should continue as mistress of the house, with Philip and Coulson for her lodgers.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Fosters, with something of the busybodiness which is apt to mingle itself with kindly patronage, had planned in their own minds that the Rose household should be removed altogether to the house belonging to the shop; and that Alice, with the assistance of the capable servant, who, at present, managed all John's domestic affairs, should continue as mistress of the house, with Philip and Coulson for her lodgers.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Why, Hepburn and Coulson were both young men, she said, and they were as likely to marry as not; and then the bride would be sure to wish to live in the good old-fashioned house at the back of the shop.

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

From this reading A REJECTED SUITOR There were many domestic arrangements to be made in connection with the new commercial ones which affected Hepburn and Coulson.

happiness felt in a secure relationship

From this reading The Fosters, with something of the busybodiness which is apt to mingle itself with kindly patronage, had planned in their own minds that the Rose household should be removed altogether to the house belonging to the shop; and that Alice, with the assistance of the capable servant, who, at present, managed all John's domestic affairs, should continue as mistress of the house, with Philip and Coulson for her lodgers.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Why, Hepburn and Coulson were both young men, she said, and they were as likely to marry as not; and then the bride would be sure to wish to live in the good old-fashioned house at the back of the shop.

a woman who has recently been married

From this reading Why, Hepburn and Coulson were both young men, she said, and they were as likely to marry as not; and then the bride would be sure to wish to live in the good old-fashioned house at the back of the shop.

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From this reading The Fosters, with something of the busybodiness which is apt to mingle itself with kindly patronage, had planned in their own minds that the Rose household should be removed altogether to the house belonging to the shop; and that Alice, with the assistance of the capable servant, who, at present, managed all John's domestic affairs, should continue as mistress of the house, with Philip and Coulson for her lodgers.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But arrangements without her consent did not suit Alice at any time, and she had very good reasons for declining to accede to this.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading The Fosters, with something of the busybodiness which is apt to mingle itself with kindly patronage, had planned in their own minds that the Rose household should be removed altogether to the house belonging to the shop; and that Alice, with the assistance of the capable servant, who, at present, managed all John's domestic affairs, should continue as mistress of the house, with Philip and Coulson for her lodgers.

connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises

From this reading A REJECTED SUITOR There were many domestic arrangements to be made in connection with the new commercial ones which affected Hepburn and Coulson.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading A REJECTED SUITOR There were many domestic arrangements to be made in connection with the new commercial ones which affected Hepburn and Coulson.

permission to do something

From this reading But arrangements without her consent did not suit Alice at any time, and she had very good reasons for declining to accede to this.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading The Fosters, with something of the busybodiness which is apt to mingle itself with kindly patronage, had planned in their own minds that the Rose household should be removed altogether to the house belonging to the shop; and that Alice, with the assistance of the capable servant, who, at present, managed all John's domestic affairs, should continue as mistress of the house, with Philip and Coulson for her lodgers.

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From this reading A REJECTED SUITOR There were many domestic arrangements to be made in connection with the new commercial ones which affected Hepburn and Coulson.

-ing form of “decline” — grow worse

From this reading But arrangements without her consent did not suit Alice at any time, and she had very good reasons for declining to accede to this.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading But arrangements without her consent did not suit Alice at any time, and she had very good reasons for declining to accede to this.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading A REJECTED SUITOR There were many domestic arrangements to be made in connection with the new commercial ones which affected Hepburn and Coulson.

to come or go into

From this reading She was not going to be uprooted at her time of life, she said, nor would she consent to enter upon a future which might be so uncertain.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Fosters, with something of the busybodiness which is apt to mingle itself with kindly patronage, had planned in their own minds that the Rose household should be removed altogether to the house belonging to the shop; and that Alice, with the assistance of the capable servant, who, at present, managed all John's domestic affairs, should continue as mistress of the house, with Philip and Coulson for her lodgers.

plural of “foster” — United States songwriter whose songs embody the sentiment of the South before the American Civil War (1826-1864)

From this reading The Fosters, with something of the busybodiness which is apt to mingle itself with kindly patronage, had planned in their own minds that the Rose household should be removed altogether to the house belonging to the shop; and that Alice, with the assistance of the capable servant, who, at present, managed all John's domestic affairs, should continue as mistress of the house, with Philip and Coulson for her lodgers.

yet to be or coming

From this reading She was not going to be uprooted at her time of life, she said, nor would she consent to enter upon a future which might be so uncertain.

the act of departing

From this reading She was not going to be uprooted at her time of life, she said, nor would she consent to enter upon a future which might be so uncertain.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading But arrangements without her consent did not suit Alice at any time, and she had very good reasons for declining to accede to this.

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

From this reading The Fosters, with something of the busybodiness which is apt to mingle itself with kindly patronage, had planned in their own minds that the Rose household should be removed altogether to the house belonging to the shop; and that Alice, with the assistance of the capable servant, who, at present, managed all John's domestic affairs, should continue as mistress of the house, with Philip and Coulson for her lodgers.

United States film actress who appeared in many films with Spencer Tracy (1907-2003)

From this reading A REJECTED SUITOR There were many domestic arrangements to be made in connection with the new commercial ones which affected Hepburn and Coulson.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The Fosters, with something of the busybodiness which is apt to mingle itself with kindly patronage, had planned in their own minds that the Rose household should be removed altogether to the house belonging to the shop; and that Alice, with the assistance of the capable servant, who, at present, managed all John's domestic affairs, should continue as mistress of the house, with Philip and Coulson for her lodgers.

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

From this reading The Fosters, with something of the busybodiness which is apt to mingle itself with kindly patronage, had planned in their own minds that the Rose household should be removed altogether to the house belonging to the shop; and that Alice, with the assistance of the capable servant, who, at present, managed all John's domestic affairs, should continue as mistress of the house, with Philip and Coulson for her lodgers.

a social unit living together

From this reading The Fosters, with something of the busybodiness which is apt to mingle itself with kindly patronage, had planned in their own minds that the Rose household should be removed altogether to the house belonging to the shop; and that Alice, with the assistance of the capable servant, who, at present, managed all John's domestic affairs, should continue as mistress of the house, with Philip and Coulson for her lodgers.

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

From this reading A REJECTED SUITOR There were many domestic arrangements to be made in connection with the new commercial ones which affected Hepburn and Coulson.

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

From this reading The Fosters, with something of the busybodiness which is apt to mingle itself with kindly patronage, had planned in their own minds that the Rose household should be removed altogether to the house belonging to the shop; and that Alice, with the assistance of the capable servant, who, at present, managed all John's domestic affairs, should continue as mistress of the house, with Philip and Coulson for her lodgers.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The Fosters, with something of the busybodiness which is apt to mingle itself with kindly patronage, had planned in their own minds that the Rose household should be removed altogether to the house belonging to the shop; and that Alice, with the assistance of the capable servant, who, at present, managed all John's domestic affairs, should continue as mistress of the house, with Philip and Coulson for her lodgers.

possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading The Fosters, with something of the busybodiness which is apt to mingle itself with kindly patronage, had planned in their own minds that the Rose household should be removed altogether to the house belonging to the shop; and that Alice, with the assistance of the capable servant, who, at present, managed all John's domestic affairs, should continue as mistress of the house, with Philip and Coulson for her lodgers.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading The Fosters, with something of the busybodiness which is apt to mingle itself with kindly patronage, had planned in their own minds that the Rose household should be removed altogether to the house belonging to the shop; and that Alice, with the assistance of the capable servant, who, at present, managed all John's domestic affairs, should continue as mistress of the house, with Philip and Coulson for her lodgers.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading She was not going to be uprooted at her time of life, she said, nor would she consent to enter upon a future which might be so uncertain.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading Why, Hepburn and Coulson were both young men, she said, and they were as likely to marry as not; and then the bride would be sure to wish to live in the good old-fashioned house at the back of the shop.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Why, Hepburn and Coulson were both young men, she said, and they were as likely to marry as not; and then the bride would be sure to wish to live in the good old-fashioned house at the back of the shop.

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From this reading The Fosters, with something of the busybodiness which is apt to mingle itself with kindly patronage, had planned in their own minds that the Rose household should be removed altogether to the house belonging to the shop; and that Alice, with the assistance of the capable servant, who, at present, managed all John's domestic affairs, should continue as mistress of the house, with Philip and Coulson for her lodgers.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A REJECTED SUITOR There were many domestic arrangements to be made in connection with the new commercial ones which affected Hepburn and Coulson.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading The Fosters, with something of the busybodiness which is apt to mingle itself with kindly patronage, had planned in their own minds that the Rose household should be removed altogether to the house belonging to the shop; and that Alice, with the assistance of the capable servant, who, at present, managed all John's domestic affairs, should continue as mistress of the house, with Philip and Coulson for her lodgers.

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 A REJECTED SUITOR There were many domestic arrangements to be made in connection with the new commercial ones which affected Hepburn and Coulson.

take in marriage

From this reading Why, Hepburn and Coulson were both young men, she said, and they were as likely to marry as not; and then the bride would be sure to wish to live in the good old-fashioned house at the back of the shop.

the force of workers available

From this reading Why, Hepburn and Coulson were both young men, she said, and they were as likely to marry as not; and then the bride would be sure to wish to live in the good old-fashioned house at the back of the shop.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading She was not going to be uprooted at her time of life, she said, nor would she consent to enter upon a future which might be so uncertain.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading The Fosters, with something of the busybodiness which is apt to mingle itself with kindly patronage, had planned in their own minds that the Rose household should be removed altogether to the house belonging to the shop; and that Alice, with the assistance of the capable servant, who, at present, managed all John's domestic affairs, should continue as mistress of the house, with Philip and Coulson for her lodgers.

to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading The Fosters, with something of the busybodiness which is apt to mingle itself with kindly patronage, had planned in their own minds that the Rose household should be removed altogether to the house belonging to the shop; and that Alice, with the assistance of the capable servant, who, at present, managed all John's domestic affairs, should continue as mistress of the house, with Philip and Coulson for her lodgers.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading The Fosters, with something of the busybodiness which is apt to mingle itself with kindly patronage, had planned in their own minds that the Rose household should be removed altogether to the house belonging to the shop; and that Alice, with the assistance of the capable servant, who, at present, managed all John's domestic affairs, should continue as mistress of the house, with Philip and Coulson for her lodgers.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading A REJECTED SUITOR There were many domestic arrangements to be made in connection with the new commercial ones which affected Hepburn and Coulson.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading She was not going to be uprooted at her time of life, she said, nor would she consent to enter upon a future which might be so uncertain.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But arrangements without her consent did not suit Alice at any time, and she had very good reasons for declining to accede to this.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Fosters, with something of the busybodiness which is apt to mingle itself with kindly patronage, had planned in their own minds that the Rose household should be removed altogether to the house belonging to the shop; and that Alice, with the assistance of the capable servant, who, at present, managed all John's domestic affairs, should continue as mistress of the house, with Philip and Coulson for her lodgers.

out of fashion

From this reading Why, Hepburn and Coulson were both young men, she said, and they were as likely to marry as not; and then the bride would be sure to wish to live in the good old-fashioned house at the back of the shop.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading A REJECTED SUITOR There were many domestic arrangements to be made in connection with the new commercial ones which affected Hepburn and Coulson.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The Fosters, with something of the busybodiness which is apt to mingle itself with kindly patronage, had planned in their own minds that the Rose household should be removed altogether to the house belonging to the shop; and that Alice, with the assistance of the capable servant, who, at present, managed all John's domestic affairs, should continue as mistress of the house, with Philip and Coulson for her lodgers.

the act of providing approval and support

From this reading The Fosters, with something of the busybodiness which is apt to mingle itself with kindly patronage, had planned in their own minds that the Rose household should be removed altogether to the house belonging to the shop; and that Alice, with the assistance of the capable servant, who, at present, managed all John's domestic affairs, should continue as mistress of the house, with Philip and Coulson for her lodgers.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading The Fosters, with something of the busybodiness which is apt to mingle itself with kindly patronage, had planned in their own minds that the Rose household should be removed altogether to the house belonging to the shop; and that Alice, with the assistance of the capable servant, who, at present, managed all John's domestic affairs, should continue as mistress of the house, with Philip and Coulson for her lodgers.

designed or carried out according to a plan

From this reading The Fosters, with something of the busybodiness which is apt to mingle itself with kindly patronage, had planned in their own minds that the Rose household should be removed altogether to the house belonging to the shop; and that Alice, with the assistance of the capable servant, who, at present, managed all John's domestic affairs, should continue as mistress of the house, with Philip and Coulson for her lodgers.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The Fosters, with something of the busybodiness which is apt to mingle itself with kindly patronage, had planned in their own minds that the Rose household should be removed altogether to the house belonging to the shop; and that Alice, with the assistance of the capable servant, who, at present, managed all John's domestic affairs, should continue as mistress of the house, with Philip and Coulson for her lodgers.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading But arrangements without her consent did not suit Alice at any time, and she had very good reasons for declining to accede to this.

rebuffed (by a lover) without warning

From this reading A REJECTED SUITOR There were many domestic arrangements to be made in connection with the new commercial ones which affected Hepburn and Coulson.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading The Fosters, with something of the busybodiness which is apt to mingle itself with kindly patronage, had planned in their own minds that the Rose household should be removed altogether to the house belonging to the shop; and that Alice, with the assistance of the capable servant, who, at present, managed all John's domestic affairs, should continue as mistress of the house, with Philip and Coulson for her lodgers.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading The Fosters, with something of the busybodiness which is apt to mingle itself with kindly patronage, had planned in their own minds that the Rose household should be removed altogether to the house belonging to the shop; and that Alice, with the assistance of the capable servant, who, at present, managed all John's domestic affairs, should continue as mistress of the house, with Philip and Coulson for her lodgers.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading She was not going to be uprooted at her time of life, she said, nor would she consent to enter upon a future which might be so uncertain.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading The Fosters, with something of the busybodiness which is apt to mingle itself with kindly patronage, had planned in their own minds that the Rose household should be removed altogether to the house belonging to the shop; and that Alice, with the assistance of the capable servant, who, at present, managed all John's domestic affairs, should continue as mistress of the house, with Philip and Coulson for her lodgers.

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

From this reading But arrangements without her consent did not suit Alice at any time, and she had very good reasons for declining to accede to this.

do one's shopping

From this reading The Fosters, with something of the busybodiness which is apt to mingle itself with kindly patronage, had planned in their own minds that the Rose household should be removed altogether to the house belonging to the shop; and that Alice, with the assistance of the capable servant, who, at present, managed all John's domestic affairs, should continue as mistress of the house, with Philip and Coulson for her lodgers.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The Fosters, with something of the busybodiness which is apt to mingle itself with kindly patronage, had planned in their own minds that the Rose household should be removed altogether to the house belonging to the shop; and that Alice, with the assistance of the capable servant, who, at present, managed all John's domestic affairs, should continue as mistress of the house, with Philip and Coulson for her lodgers.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She was not going to be uprooted at her time of life, she said, nor would she consent to enter upon a future which might be so uncertain.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading The Fosters, with something of the busybodiness which is apt to mingle itself with kindly patronage, had planned in their own minds that the Rose household should be removed altogether to the house belonging to the shop; and that Alice, with the assistance of the capable servant, who, at present, managed all John's domestic affairs, should continue as mistress of the house, with Philip and Coulson for her lodgers.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading But arrangements without her consent did not suit Alice at any time, and she had very good reasons for declining to accede to this.

a man who courts a woman

From this reading A REJECTED SUITOR There were many domestic arrangements to be made in connection with the new commercial ones which affected Hepburn and Coulson.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Why, Hepburn and Coulson were both young men, she said, and they were as likely to marry as not; and then the bride would be sure to wish to live in the good old-fashioned house at the back of the shop.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Fosters, with something of the busybodiness which is apt to mingle itself with kindly patronage, had planned in their own minds that the Rose household should be removed altogether to the house belonging to the shop; and that Alice, with the assistance of the capable servant, who, at present, managed all John's domestic affairs, should continue as mistress of the house, with Philip and Coulson for her lodgers.

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

From this reading A REJECTED SUITOR There were many domestic arrangements to be made in connection with the new commercial ones which affected Hepburn and Coulson.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Fosters, with something of the busybodiness which is apt to mingle itself with kindly patronage, had planned in their own minds that the Rose household should be removed altogether to the house belonging to the shop; and that Alice, with the assistance of the capable servant, who, at present, managed all John's domestic affairs, should continue as mistress of the house, with Philip and Coulson for her lodgers.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Why, Hepburn and Coulson were both young men, she said, and they were as likely to marry as not; and then the bride would be sure to wish to live in the good old-fashioned house at the back of the shop.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A REJECTED SUITOR There were many domestic arrangements to be made in connection with the new commercial ones which affected Hepburn and Coulson.

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

From this reading Why, Hepburn and Coulson were both young men, she said, and they were as likely to marry as not; and then the bride would be sure to wish to live in the good old-fashioned house at the back of the shop.

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

From this reading But arrangements without her consent did not suit Alice at any time, and she had very good reasons for declining to accede to this.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But arrangements without her consent did not suit Alice at any time, and she had very good reasons for declining to accede to this.

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

From this reading A REJECTED SUITOR There were many domestic arrangements to be made in connection with the new commercial ones which affected Hepburn and Coulson.

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading She was not going to be uprooted at her time of life, she said, nor would she consent to enter upon a future which might be so uncertain.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading She was not going to be uprooted at her time of life, she said, nor would she consent to enter upon a future which might be so uncertain.

past form of “uproot” — move (people) forcibly from their homeland into a new and foreign environment

From this reading She was not going to be uprooted at her time of life, she said, nor would she consent to enter upon a future which might be so uncertain.

precisely as stated

From this reading But arrangements without her consent did not suit Alice at any time, and she had very good reasons for declining to accede to this.

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

From this reading She was not going to be uprooted at her time of life, she said, nor would she consent to enter upon a future which might be so uncertain.

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

From this reading A REJECTED SUITOR There were many domestic arrangements to be made in connection with the new commercial ones which affected Hepburn and Coulson.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading A REJECTED SUITOR There were many domestic arrangements to be made in connection with the new commercial ones which affected Hepburn and Coulson.

which person or people

From this reading The Fosters, with something of the busybodiness which is apt to mingle itself with kindly patronage, had planned in their own minds that the Rose household should be removed altogether to the house belonging to the shop; and that Alice, with the assistance of the capable servant, who, at present, managed all John's domestic affairs, should continue as mistress of the house, with Philip and Coulson for her lodgers.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Why, Hepburn and Coulson were both young men, she said, and they were as likely to marry as not; and then the bride would be sure to wish to live in the good old-fashioned house at the back of the shop.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading Why, Hepburn and Coulson were both young men, she said, and they were as likely to marry as not; and then the bride would be sure to wish to live in the good old-fashioned house at the back of the shop.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A REJECTED SUITOR There were many domestic arrangements to be made in connection with the new commercial ones which affected Hepburn and Coulson.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading But arrangements without her consent did not suit Alice at any time, and she had very good reasons for declining to accede to this.

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

From this reading She was not going to be uprooted at her time of life, she said, nor would she consent to enter upon a future which might be so uncertain.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Why, Hepburn and Coulson were both young men, she said, and they were as likely to marry as not; and then the bride would be sure to wish to live in the good old-fashioned house at the back of the shop.