used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SIGHTS OF LA CHANCE One day at the end of a fortnight, Aunt Victoria and Arnold were late in their daily arrival at the Marshall house, and when the neat surrey at last drove up, they both showed signs of discomposure.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Discomposure was no unusual condition for Arnold, who not infrequently made his appearance red-faced and sullen, evidently fresh from angry revolt against his tutor, but on that morning he was anything but red-faced, and looked a little scared.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SIGHTS OF LA CHANCE One day at the end of a fortnight, Aunt Victoria and Arnold were late in their daily arrival at the Marshall house, and when the neat surrey at last drove up, they both showed signs of discomposure.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading Discomposure was no unusual condition for Arnold, who not infrequently made his appearance red-faced and sullen, evidently fresh from angry revolt against his tutor, but on that morning he was anything but red-faced, and looked a little scared.
any thing at all
From this reading Discomposure was no unusual condition for Arnold, who not infrequently made his appearance red-faced and sullen, evidently fresh from angry revolt against his tutor, but on that morning he was anything but red-faced, and looked a little scared.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Discomposure was no unusual condition for Arnold, who not infrequently made his appearance red-faced and sullen, evidently fresh from angry revolt against his tutor, but on that morning he was anything but red-faced, and looked a little scared.
ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading THE SIGHTS OF LA CHANCE One day at the end of a fortnight, Aunt Victoria and Arnold were late in their daily arrival at the Marshall house, and when the neat surrey at last drove up, they both showed signs of discomposure.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading THE SIGHTS OF LA CHANCE One day at the end of a fortnight, Aunt Victoria and Arnold were late in their daily arrival at the Marshall house, and when the neat surrey at last drove up, they both showed signs of discomposure.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Sylvia and Judith ran down the porch steps to meet them, but stopped, startled by their aspect.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE SIGHTS OF LA CHANCE One day at the end of a fortnight, Aunt Victoria and Arnold were late in their daily arrival at the Marshall house, and when the neat surrey at last drove up, they both showed signs of discomposure.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading THE SIGHTS OF LA CHANCE One day at the end of a fortnight, Aunt Victoria and Arnold were late in their daily arrival at the Marshall house, and when the neat surrey at last drove up, they both showed signs of discomposure.
the two together, not just one
From this reading THE SIGHTS OF LA CHANCE One day at the end of a fortnight, Aunt Victoria and Arnold were late in their daily arrival at the Marshall house, and when the neat surrey at last drove up, they both showed signs of discomposure.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Discomposure was no unusual condition for Arnold, who not infrequently made his appearance red-faced and sullen, evidently fresh from angry revolt against his tutor, but on that morning he was anything but red-faced, and looked a little scared.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Sylvia and Judith ran down the porch steps to meet them, but stopped, startled by their aspect.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading His stepmother's fine complexion, on the contrary, had more pink than usual in its pearly tones, and her carriage had less than usual of sinuous grace.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading THE SIGHTS OF LA CHANCE One day at the end of a fortnight, Aunt Victoria and Arnold were late in their daily arrival at the Marshall house, and when the neat surrey at last drove up, they both showed signs of discomposure.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading His stepmother's fine complexion, on the contrary, had more pink than usual in its pearly tones, and her carriage had less than usual of sinuous grace.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Discomposure was no unusual condition for Arnold, who not infrequently made his appearance red-faced and sullen, evidently fresh from angry revolt against his tutor, but on that morning he was anything but red-faced, and looked a little scared.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading His stepmother's fine complexion, on the contrary, had more pink than usual in its pearly tones, and her carriage had less than usual of sinuous grace.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading THE SIGHTS OF LA CHANCE One day at the end of a fortnight, Aunt Victoria and Arnold were late in their daily arrival at the Marshall house, and when the neat surrey at last drove up, they both showed signs of discomposure.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE SIGHTS OF LA CHANCE One day at the end of a fortnight, Aunt Victoria and Arnold were late in their daily arrival at the Marshall house, and when the neat surrey at last drove up, they both showed signs of discomposure.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Aunt Victoria descended, very straight, her head high-held, and without giving Sylvia the kiss with which she usually marked her preference for her older niece, walked at once into the house.
discomposurenoun
anxious embarrassment
From this reading THE SIGHTS OF LA CHANCE One day at the end of a fortnight, Aunt Victoria and Arnold were late in their daily arrival at the Marshall house, and when the neat surrey at last drove up, they both showed signs of discomposure.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Sylvia and Judith ran down the porch steps to meet them, but stopped, startled by their aspect.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading THE SIGHTS OF LA CHANCE One day at the end of a fortnight, Aunt Victoria and Arnold were late in their daily arrival at the Marshall house, and when the neat surrey at last drove up, they both showed signs of discomposure.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE SIGHTS OF LA CHANCE One day at the end of a fortnight, Aunt Victoria and Arnold were late in their daily arrival at the Marshall house, and when the neat surrey at last drove up, they both showed signs of discomposure.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Discomposure was no unusual condition for Arnold, who not infrequently made his appearance red-faced and sullen, evidently fresh from angry revolt against his tutor, but on that morning he was anything but red-faced, and looked a little scared.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading His stepmother's fine complexion, on the contrary, had more pink than usual in its pearly tones, and her carriage had less than usual of sinuous grace.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Discomposure was no unusual condition for Arnold, who not infrequently made his appearance red-faced and sullen, evidently fresh from angry revolt against his tutor, but on that morning he was anything but red-faced, and looked a little scared.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading THE SIGHTS OF LA CHANCE One day at the end of a fortnight, Aunt Victoria and Arnold were late in their daily arrival at the Marshall house, and when the neat surrey at last drove up, they both showed signs of discomposure.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Discomposure was no unusual condition for Arnold, who not infrequently made his appearance red-faced and sullen, evidently fresh from angry revolt against his tutor, but on that morning he was anything but red-faced, and looked a little scared.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Discomposure was no unusual condition for Arnold, who not infrequently made his appearance red-faced and sullen, evidently fresh from angry revolt against his tutor, but on that morning he was anything but red-faced, and looked a little scared.
the act of giving
From this reading Aunt Victoria descended, very straight, her head high-held, and without giving Sylvia the kiss with which she usually marked her preference for her older niece, walked at once into the house.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading His stepmother's fine complexion, on the contrary, had more pink than usual in its pearly tones, and her carriage had less than usual of sinuous grace.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His stepmother's fine complexion, on the contrary, had more pink than usual in its pearly tones, and her carriage had less than usual of sinuous grace.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Discomposure was no unusual condition for Arnold, who not infrequently made his appearance red-faced and sullen, evidently fresh from angry revolt against his tutor, but on that morning he was anything but red-faced, and looked a little scared.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Aunt Victoria descended, very straight, her head high-held, and without giving Sylvia the kiss with which she usually marked her preference for her older niece, walked at once into the house.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His stepmother's fine complexion, on the contrary, had more pink than usual in its pearly tones, and her carriage had less than usual of sinuous grace.
high-held
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Aunt Victoria descended, very straight, her head high-held, and without giving Sylvia the kiss with which she usually marked her preference for her older niece, walked at once into the house.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Discomposure was no unusual condition for Arnold, who not infrequently made his appearance red-faced and sullen, evidently fresh from angry revolt against his tutor, but on that morning he was anything but red-faced, and looked a little scared.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE SIGHTS OF LA CHANCE One day at the end of a fortnight, Aunt Victoria and Arnold were late in their daily arrival at the Marshall house, and when the neat surrey at last drove up, they both showed signs of discomposure.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SIGHTS OF LA CHANCE One day at the end of a fortnight, Aunt Victoria and Arnold were late in their daily arrival at the Marshall house, and when the neat surrey at last drove up, they both showed signs of discomposure.
infrequentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈfriːkwəntli/
not many times
From this reading Discomposure was no unusual condition for Arnold, who not infrequently made his appearance red-faced and sullen, evidently fresh from angry revolt against his tutor, but on that morning he was anything but red-faced, and looked a little scared.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Aunt Victoria descended, very straight, her head high-held, and without giving Sylvia the kiss with which she usually marked her preference for her older niece, walked at once into the house.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading His stepmother's fine complexion, on the contrary, had more pink than usual in its pearly tones, and her carriage had less than usual of sinuous grace.
JudithnounUS /ˈdʒuːdəθ/
Jewish heroine in one of the books of the Apocrypha; she saved her people by decapitating the Assyrian general Holofernes
From this reading Sylvia and Judith ran down the porch steps to meet them, but stopped, startled by their aspect.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading Aunt Victoria descended, very straight, her head high-held, and without giving Sylvia the kiss with which she usually marked her preference for her older niece, walked at once into the house.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading THE SIGHTS OF LA CHANCE One day at the end of a fortnight, Aunt Victoria and Arnold were late in their daily arrival at the Marshall house, and when the neat surrey at last drove up, they both showed signs of discomposure.
immediately past
From this reading THE SIGHTS OF LA CHANCE One day at the end of a fortnight, Aunt Victoria and Arnold were late in their daily arrival at the Marshall house, and when the neat surrey at last drove up, they both showed signs of discomposure.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading THE SIGHTS OF LA CHANCE One day at the end of a fortnight, Aunt Victoria and Arnold were late in their daily arrival at the Marshall house, and when the neat surrey at last drove up, they both showed signs of discomposure.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading His stepmother's fine complexion, on the contrary, had more pink than usual in its pearly tones, and her carriage had less than usual of sinuous grace.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Discomposure was no unusual condition for Arnold, who not infrequently made his appearance red-faced and sullen, evidently fresh from angry revolt against his tutor, but on that morning he was anything but red-faced, and looked a little scared.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Discomposure was no unusual condition for Arnold, who not infrequently made his appearance red-faced and sullen, evidently fresh from angry revolt against his tutor, but on that morning he was anything but red-faced, and looked a little scared.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Discomposure was no unusual condition for Arnold, who not infrequently made his appearance red-faced and sullen, evidently fresh from angry revolt against his tutor, but on that morning he was anything but red-faced, and looked a little scared.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Aunt Victoria descended, very straight, her head high-held, and without giving Sylvia the kiss with which she usually marked her preference for her older niece, walked at once into the house.
MarshallnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
United States actor (1914-1998)
From this reading THE SIGHTS OF LA CHANCE One day at the end of a fortnight, Aunt Victoria and Arnold were late in their daily arrival at the Marshall house, and when the neat surrey at last drove up, they both showed signs of discomposure.
come together
From this reading Sylvia and Judith ran down the porch steps to meet them, but stopped, startled by their aspect.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His stepmother's fine complexion, on the contrary, had more pink than usual in its pearly tones, and her carriage had less than usual of sinuous grace.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Discomposure was no unusual condition for Arnold, who not infrequently made his appearance red-faced and sullen, evidently fresh from angry revolt against his tutor, but on that morning he was anything but red-faced, and looked a little scared.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading THE SIGHTS OF LA CHANCE One day at the end of a fortnight, Aunt Victoria and Arnold were late in their daily arrival at the Marshall house, and when the neat surrey at last drove up, they both showed signs of discomposure.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading Aunt Victoria descended, very straight, her head high-held, and without giving Sylvia the kiss with which she usually marked her preference for her older niece, walked at once into the house.
not any; not one
From this reading Discomposure was no unusual condition for Arnold, who not infrequently made his appearance red-faced and sullen, evidently fresh from angry revolt against his tutor, but on that morning he was anything but red-faced, and looked a little scared.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Discomposure was no unusual condition for Arnold, who not infrequently made his appearance red-faced and sullen, evidently fresh from angry revolt against his tutor, but on that morning he was anything but red-faced, and looked a little scared.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SIGHTS OF LA CHANCE One day at the end of a fortnight, Aunt Victoria and Arnold were late in their daily arrival at the Marshall house, and when the neat surrey at last drove up, they both showed signs of discomposure.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Aunt Victoria descended, very straight, her head high-held, and without giving Sylvia the kiss with which she usually marked her preference for her older niece, walked at once into the house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Discomposure was no unusual condition for Arnold, who not infrequently made his appearance red-faced and sullen, evidently fresh from angry revolt against his tutor, but on that morning he was anything but red-faced, and looked a little scared.
on one occasion
From this reading Aunt Victoria descended, very straight, her head high-held, and without giving Sylvia the kiss with which she usually marked her preference for her older niece, walked at once into the house.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE SIGHTS OF LA CHANCE One day at the end of a fortnight, Aunt Victoria and Arnold were late in their daily arrival at the Marshall house, and when the neat surrey at last drove up, they both showed signs of discomposure.
pearlyadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrli/
of a white the color of pearls
From this reading His stepmother's fine complexion, on the contrary, had more pink than usual in its pearly tones, and her carriage had less than usual of sinuous grace.
a light shade of red
From this reading His stepmother's fine complexion, on the contrary, had more pink than usual in its pearly tones, and her carriage had less than usual of sinuous grace.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading Sylvia and Judith ran down the porch steps to meet them, but stopped, startled by their aspect.
preferencenounUS /ˈprefərəns/
a strong liking
From this reading Aunt Victoria descended, very straight, her head high-held, and without giving Sylvia the kiss with which she usually marked her preference for her older niece, walked at once into the house.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Sylvia and Judith ran down the porch steps to meet them, but stopped, startled by their aspect.
red-facedadjective
(especially of the face) reddened or suffused with or as if with blood from emotion or exertion
From this reading Discomposure was no unusual condition for Arnold, who not infrequently made his appearance red-faced and sullen, evidently fresh from angry revolt against his tutor, but on that morning he was anything but red-faced, and looked a little scared.
revoltnounUS /rɪˈvoʊlt/
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading Discomposure was no unusual condition for Arnold, who not infrequently made his appearance red-faced and sullen, evidently fresh from angry revolt against his tutor, but on that morning he was anything but red-faced, and looked a little scared.
scaredadjectiveUS /skerd/
made afraid
From this reading Discomposure was no unusual condition for Arnold, who not infrequently made his appearance red-faced and sullen, evidently fresh from angry revolt against his tutor, but on that morning he was anything but red-faced, and looked a little scared.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Aunt Victoria descended, very straight, her head high-held, and without giving Sylvia the kiss with which she usually marked her preference for her older niece, walked at once into the house.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading THE SIGHTS OF LA CHANCE One day at the end of a fortnight, Aunt Victoria and Arnold were late in their daily arrival at the Marshall house, and when the neat surrey at last drove up, they both showed signs of discomposure.
SIGHTSnounUS /saɪts/
an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument
From this reading THE SIGHTS OF LA CHANCE One day at the end of a fortnight, Aunt Victoria and Arnold were late in their daily arrival at the Marshall house, and when the neat surrey at last drove up, they both showed signs of discomposure.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading THE SIGHTS OF LA CHANCE One day at the end of a fortnight, Aunt Victoria and Arnold were late in their daily arrival at the Marshall house, and when the neat surrey at last drove up, they both showed signs of discomposure.
sinuousadjectiveUS /ˈsɪnwəs/
curved or curving in and out
From this reading His stepmother's fine complexion, on the contrary, had more pink than usual in its pearly tones, and her carriage had less than usual of sinuous grace.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Sylvia and Judith ran down the porch steps to meet them, but stopped, startled by their aspect.
stepmother's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His stepmother's fine complexion, on the contrary, had more pink than usual in its pearly tones, and her carriage had less than usual of sinuous grace.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Sylvia and Judith ran down the porch steps to meet them, but stopped, startled by their aspect.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Sylvia and Judith ran down the porch steps to meet them, but stopped, startled by their aspect.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Aunt Victoria descended, very straight, her head high-held, and without giving Sylvia the kiss with which she usually marked her preference for her older niece, walked at once into the house.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading Discomposure was no unusual condition for Arnold, who not infrequently made his appearance red-faced and sullen, evidently fresh from angry revolt against his tutor, but on that morning he was anything but red-faced, and looked a little scared.
surreynounUS /ˈsɜːri/
a county in southeastern England on the Thames
From this reading THE SIGHTS OF LA CHANCE One day at the end of a fortnight, Aunt Victoria and Arnold were late in their daily arrival at the Marshall house, and when the neat surrey at last drove up, they both showed signs of discomposure.
Sylvia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sylvia and Judith ran down the porch steps to meet them, but stopped, startled by their aspect.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading His stepmother's fine complexion, on the contrary, had more pink than usual in its pearly tones, and her carriage had less than usual of sinuous grace.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Discomposure was no unusual condition for Arnold, who not infrequently made his appearance red-faced and sullen, evidently fresh from angry revolt against his tutor, but on that morning he was anything but red-faced, and looked a little scared.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SIGHTS OF LA CHANCE One day at the end of a fortnight, Aunt Victoria and Arnold were late in their daily arrival at the Marshall house, and when the neat surrey at last drove up, they both showed signs of discomposure.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE SIGHTS OF LA CHANCE One day at the end of a fortnight, Aunt Victoria and Arnold were late in their daily arrival at the Marshall house, and when the neat surrey at last drove up, they both showed signs of discomposure.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Sylvia and Judith ran down the porch steps to meet them, but stopped, startled by their aspect.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE SIGHTS OF LA CHANCE One day at the end of a fortnight, Aunt Victoria and Arnold were late in their daily arrival at the Marshall house, and when the neat surrey at last drove up, they both showed signs of discomposure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sylvia and Judith ran down the porch steps to meet them, but stopped, startled by their aspect.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading His stepmother's fine complexion, on the contrary, had more pink than usual in its pearly tones, and her carriage had less than usual of sinuous grace.
tutorverbUS /ˈtuːtər/
be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction
From this reading Discomposure was no unusual condition for Arnold, who not infrequently made his appearance red-faced and sullen, evidently fresh from angry revolt against his tutor, but on that morning he was anything but red-faced, and looked a little scared.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Discomposure was no unusual condition for Arnold, who not infrequently made his appearance red-faced and sullen, evidently fresh from angry revolt against his tutor, but on that morning he was anything but red-faced, and looked a little scared.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE SIGHTS OF LA CHANCE One day at the end of a fortnight, Aunt Victoria and Arnold were late in their daily arrival at the Marshall house, and when the neat surrey at last drove up, they both showed signs of discomposure.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading His stepmother's fine complexion, on the contrary, had more pink than usual in its pearly tones, and her carriage had less than usual of sinuous grace.
under normal conditions
From this reading Aunt Victoria descended, very straight, her head high-held, and without giving Sylvia the kiss with which she usually marked her preference for her older niece, walked at once into the house.
precisely as stated
From this reading Aunt Victoria descended, very straight, her head high-held, and without giving Sylvia the kiss with which she usually marked her preference for her older niece, walked at once into the house.
VictorianounUS /vɪkˈtɔːriə/
queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)
From this reading THE SIGHTS OF LA CHANCE One day at the end of a fortnight, Aunt Victoria and Arnold were late in their daily arrival at the Marshall house, and when the neat surrey at last drove up, they both showed signs of discomposure.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Aunt Victoria descended, very straight, her head high-held, and without giving Sylvia the kiss with which she usually marked her preference for her older niece, walked at once into the house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Discomposure was no unusual condition for Arnold, who not infrequently made his appearance red-faced and sullen, evidently fresh from angry revolt against his tutor, but on that morning he was anything but red-faced, and looked a little scared.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE SIGHTS OF LA CHANCE One day at the end of a fortnight, Aunt Victoria and Arnold were late in their daily arrival at the Marshall house, and when the neat surrey at last drove up, they both showed signs of discomposure.
at the time that
From this reading THE SIGHTS OF LA CHANCE One day at the end of a fortnight, Aunt Victoria and Arnold were late in their daily arrival at the Marshall house, and when the neat surrey at last drove up, they both showed signs of discomposure.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Aunt Victoria descended, very straight, her head high-held, and without giving Sylvia the kiss with which she usually marked her preference for her older niece, walked at once into the house.
which person or people
From this reading Discomposure was no unusual condition for Arnold, who not infrequently made his appearance red-faced and sullen, evidently fresh from angry revolt against his tutor, but on that morning he was anything but red-faced, and looked a little scared.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Aunt Victoria descended, very straight, her head high-held, and without giving Sylvia the kiss with which she usually marked her preference for her older niece, walked at once into the house.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Aunt Victoria descended, very straight, her head high-held, and without giving Sylvia the kiss with which she usually marked her preference for her older niece, walked at once into the house.
