Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading So now, in their section, Amy and Constance were reading and knitting; their parents had immersed themselves in double solitaire; the Englishman looked out the window at the snow with no different expression than that with which he would have surveyed a landscape they might have been passing.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading Knowing what he did, Eaton stared at first with astonishment; and the irrational thought came to him that the people before him were acting.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Then he realized that they were almost as usual because they did not know what had happened; the fact that Basil Santoine had been attacked--or that he was on the train--still had been carefully kept secret by the spreading of some other explanation of the trouble in the car behind.

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From this reading So now, in their section, Amy and Constance were reading and knitting; their parents had immersed themselves in double solitaire; the Englishman looked out the window at the snow with no different expression than that with which he would have surveyed a landscape they might have been passing.

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

From this reading SUSPICION FASTENS ON EATON As he entered his own car, Eaton halted; that part of the train had taken on its usual look and manner, or as near so, it seemed, as the stoppage in the snow left possible.

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

From this reading SUSPICION FASTENS ON EATON As he entered his own car, Eaton halted; that part of the train had taken on its usual look and manner, or as near so, it seemed, as the stoppage in the snow left possible.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading Knowing what he did, Eaton stared at first with astonishment; and the irrational thought came to him that the people before him were acting.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Knowing what he did, Eaton stared at first with astonishment; and the irrational thought came to him that the people before him were acting.

past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

From this reading Then he realized that they were almost as usual because they did not know what had happened; the fact that Basil Santoine had been attacked--or that he was on the train--still had been carefully kept secret by the spreading of some other explanation of the trouble in the car behind.

any of several Old World tropical aromatic annual or perennial herbs of the genus Ocimum

From this reading Then he realized that they were almost as usual because they did not know what had happened; the fact that Basil Santoine had been attacked--or that he was on the train--still had been carefully kept secret by the spreading of some other explanation of the trouble in the car behind.

for the reason that

From this reading Then he realized that they were almost as usual because they did not know what had happened; the fact that Basil Santoine had been attacked--or that he was on the train--still had been carefully kept secret by the spreading of some other explanation of the trouble in the car behind.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Then he realized that they were almost as usual because they did not know what had happened; the fact that Basil Santoine had been attacked--or that he was on the train--still had been carefully kept secret by the spreading of some other explanation of the trouble in the car behind.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Knowing what he did, Eaton stared at first with astonishment; and the irrational thought came to him that the people before him were acting.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Then he realized that they were almost as usual because they did not know what had happened; the fact that Basil Santoine had been attacked--or that he was on the train--still had been carefully kept secret by the spreading of some other explanation of the trouble in the car behind.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Then he realized that they were almost as usual because they did not know what had happened; the fact that Basil Santoine had been attacked--or that he was on the train--still had been carefully kept secret by the spreading of some other explanation of the trouble in the car behind.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Knowing what he did, Eaton stared at first with astonishment; and the irrational thought came to him that the people before him were acting.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading SUSPICION FASTENS ON EATON As he entered his own car, Eaton halted; that part of the train had taken on its usual look and manner, or as near so, it seemed, as the stoppage in the snow left possible.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading Then he realized that they were almost as usual because they did not know what had happened; the fact that Basil Santoine had been attacked--or that he was on the train--still had been carefully kept secret by the spreading of some other explanation of the trouble in the car behind.

a loving feeling

From this reading Sinclair's section, of course, remained empty; and a porter came and transferred the surgeon's handbag and overcoat to the car behind in which he was caring for Santoine.

a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River

From this reading So now, in their section, Amy and Constance were reading and knitting; their parents had immersed themselves in double solitaire; the Englishman looked out the window at the snow with no different expression than that with which he would have surveyed a landscape they might have been passing.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Sinclair's section, of course, remained empty; and a porter came and transferred the surgeon's handbag and overcoat to the car behind in which he was caring for Santoine.

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

From this reading Knowing what he did, Eaton stared at first with astonishment; and the irrational thought came to him that the people before him were acting.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading So now, in their section, Amy and Constance were reading and knitting; their parents had immersed themselves in double solitaire; the Englishman looked out the window at the snow with no different expression than that with which he would have surveyed a landscape they might have been passing.

increase twofold

From this reading So now, in their section, Amy and Constance were reading and knitting; their parents had immersed themselves in double solitaire; the Englishman looked out the window at the snow with no different expression than that with which he would have surveyed a landscape they might have been passing.

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

From this reading SUSPICION FASTENS ON EATON As he entered his own car, Eaton halted; that part of the train had taken on its usual look and manner, or as near so, it seemed, as the stoppage in the snow left possible.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading Sinclair's section, of course, remained empty; and a porter came and transferred the surgeon's handbag and overcoat to the car behind in which he was caring for Santoine.

a man who is a native or inhabitant of England

From this reading So now, in their section, Amy and Constance were reading and knitting; their parents had immersed themselves in double solitaire; the Englishman looked out the window at the snow with no different expression than that with which he would have surveyed a landscape they might have been passing.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading SUSPICION FASTENS ON EATON As he entered his own car, Eaton halted; that part of the train had taken on its usual look and manner, or as near so, it seemed, as the stoppage in the snow left possible.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading Then he realized that they were almost as usual because they did not know what had happened; the fact that Basil Santoine had been attacked--or that he was on the train--still had been carefully kept secret by the spreading of some other explanation of the trouble in the car behind.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading So now, in their section, Amy and Constance were reading and knitting; their parents had immersed themselves in double solitaire; the Englishman looked out the window at the snow with no different expression than that with which he would have surveyed a landscape they might have been passing.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Then he realized that they were almost as usual because they did not know what had happened; the fact that Basil Santoine had been attacked--or that he was on the train--still had been carefully kept secret by the spreading of some other explanation of the trouble in the car behind.

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

From this reading SUSPICION FASTENS ON EATON As he entered his own car, Eaton halted; that part of the train had taken on its usual look and manner, or as near so, it seemed, as the stoppage in the snow left possible.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Knowing what he did, Eaton stared at first with astonishment; and the irrational thought came to him that the people before him were acting.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Sinclair's section, of course, remained empty; and a porter came and transferred the surgeon's handbag and overcoat to the car behind in which he was caring for Santoine.

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

From this reading SUSPICION FASTENS ON EATON As he entered his own car, Eaton halted; that part of the train had taken on its usual look and manner, or as near so, it seemed, as the stoppage in the snow left possible.

past form of “halt” — cause to stop

From this reading SUSPICION FASTENS ON EATON As he entered his own car, Eaton halted; that part of the train had taken on its usual look and manner, or as near so, it seemed, as the stoppage in the snow left possible.

a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)

From this reading Sinclair's section, of course, remained empty; and a porter came and transferred the surgeon's handbag and overcoat to the car behind in which he was caring for Santoine.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading Then he realized that they were almost as usual because they did not know what had happened; the fact that Basil Santoine had been attacked--or that he was on the train--still had been carefully kept secret by the spreading of some other explanation of the trouble in the car behind.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading So now, in their section, Amy and Constance were reading and knitting; their parents had immersed themselves in double solitaire; the Englishman looked out the window at the snow with no different expression than that with which he would have surveyed a landscape they might have been passing.

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

From this reading SUSPICION FASTENS ON EATON As he entered his own car, Eaton halted; that part of the train had taken on its usual look and manner, or as near so, it seemed, as the stoppage in the snow left possible.

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

From this reading Knowing what he did, Eaton stared at first with astonishment; and the irrational thought came to him that the people before him were acting.

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

From this reading SUSPICION FASTENS ON EATON As he entered his own car, Eaton halted; that part of the train had taken on its usual look and manner, or as near so, it seemed, as the stoppage in the snow left possible.

past form of “immerse” — thrust or throw into

From this reading So now, in their section, Amy and Constance were reading and knitting; their parents had immersed themselves in double solitaire; the Englishman looked out the window at the snow with no different expression than that with which he would have surveyed a landscape they might have been passing.

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

From this reading SUSPICION FASTENS ON EATON As he entered his own car, Eaton halted; that part of the train had taken on its usual look and manner, or as near so, it seemed, as the stoppage in the snow left possible.

not consistent with or using reason

From this reading Knowing what he did, Eaton stared at first with astonishment; and the irrational thought came to him that the people before him were acting.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading SUSPICION FASTENS ON EATON As he entered his own car, Eaton halted; that part of the train had taken on its usual look and manner, or as near so, it seemed, as the stoppage in the snow left possible.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading SUSPICION FASTENS ON EATON As he entered his own car, Eaton halted; that part of the train had taken on its usual look and manner, or as near so, it seemed, as the stoppage in the snow left possible.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Then he realized that they were almost as usual because they did not know what had happened; the fact that Basil Santoine had been attacked--or that he was on the train--still had been carefully kept secret by the spreading of some other explanation of the trouble in the car behind.

needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine

From this reading So now, in their section, Amy and Constance were reading and knitting; their parents had immersed themselves in double solitaire; the Englishman looked out the window at the snow with no different expression than that with which he would have surveyed a landscape they might have been passing.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Then he realized that they were almost as usual because they did not know what had happened; the fact that Basil Santoine had been attacked--or that he was on the train--still had been carefully kept secret by the spreading of some other explanation of the trouble in the car behind.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading Knowing what he did, Eaton stared at first with astonishment; and the irrational thought came to him that the people before him were acting.

an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

From this reading So now, in their section, Amy and Constance were reading and knitting; their parents had immersed themselves in double solitaire; the Englishman looked out the window at the snow with no different expression than that with which he would have surveyed a landscape they might have been passing.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading SUSPICION FASTENS ON EATON As he entered his own car, Eaton halted; that part of the train had taken on its usual look and manner, or as near so, it seemed, as the stoppage in the snow left possible.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading SUSPICION FASTENS ON EATON As he entered his own car, Eaton halted; that part of the train had taken on its usual look and manner, or as near so, it seemed, as the stoppage in the snow left possible.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading So now, in their section, Amy and Constance were reading and knitting; their parents had immersed themselves in double solitaire; the Englishman looked out the window at the snow with no different expression than that with which he would have surveyed a landscape they might have been passing.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading SUSPICION FASTENS ON EATON As he entered his own car, Eaton halted; that part of the train had taken on its usual look and manner, or as near so, it seemed, as the stoppage in the snow left possible.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading So now, in their section, Amy and Constance were reading and knitting; their parents had immersed themselves in double solitaire; the Englishman looked out the window at the snow with no different expression than that with which he would have surveyed a landscape they might have been passing.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading SUSPICION FASTENS ON EATON As he entered his own car, Eaton halted; that part of the train had taken on its usual look and manner, or as near so, it seemed, as the stoppage in the snow left possible.

not any; not one

From this reading So now, in their section, Amy and Constance were reading and knitting; their parents had immersed themselves in double solitaire; the Englishman looked out the window at the snow with no different expression than that with which he would have surveyed a landscape they might have been passing.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Then he realized that they were almost as usual because they did not know what had happened; the fact that Basil Santoine had been attacked--or that he was on the train--still had been carefully kept secret by the spreading of some other explanation of the trouble in the car behind.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading So now, in their section, Amy and Constance were reading and knitting; their parents had immersed themselves in double solitaire; the Englishman looked out the window at the snow with no different expression than that with which he would have surveyed a landscape they might have been passing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SUSPICION FASTENS ON EATON As he entered his own car, Eaton halted; that part of the train had taken on its usual look and manner, or as near so, it seemed, as the stoppage in the snow left possible.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading SUSPICION FASTENS ON EATON As he entered his own car, Eaton halted; that part of the train had taken on its usual look and manner, or as near so, it seemed, as the stoppage in the snow left possible.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading SUSPICION FASTENS ON EATON As he entered his own car, Eaton halted; that part of the train had taken on its usual look and manner, or as near so, it seemed, as the stoppage in the snow left possible.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Then he realized that they were almost as usual because they did not know what had happened; the fact that Basil Santoine had been attacked--or that he was on the train--still had been carefully kept secret by the spreading of some other explanation of the trouble in the car behind.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading So now, in their section, Amy and Constance were reading and knitting; their parents had immersed themselves in double solitaire; the Englishman looked out the window at the snow with no different expression than that with which he would have surveyed a landscape they might have been passing.

a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter

From this reading Sinclair's section, of course, remained empty; and a porter came and transferred the surgeon's handbag and overcoat to the car behind in which he was caring for Santoine.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading SUSPICION FASTENS ON EATON As he entered his own car, Eaton halted; that part of the train had taken on its usual look and manner, or as near so, it seemed, as the stoppage in the snow left possible.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading So now, in their section, Amy and Constance were reading and knitting; their parents had immersed themselves in double solitaire; the Englishman looked out the window at the snow with no different expression than that with which he would have surveyed a landscape they might have been passing.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading SUSPICION FASTENS ON EATON As he entered his own car, Eaton halted; that part of the train had taken on its usual look and manner, or as near so, it seemed, as the stoppage in the snow left possible.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading So now, in their section, Amy and Constance were reading and knitting; their parents had immersed themselves in double solitaire; the Englishman looked out the window at the snow with no different expression than that with which he would have surveyed a landscape they might have been passing.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Knowing what he did, Eaton stared at first with astonishment; and the irrational thought came to him that the people before him were acting.

a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading Sinclair's section, of course, remained empty; and a porter came and transferred the surgeon's handbag and overcoat to the car behind in which he was caring for Santoine.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading SUSPICION FASTENS ON EATON As he entered his own car, Eaton halted; that part of the train had taken on its usual look and manner, or as near so, it seemed, as the stoppage in the snow left possible.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading So now, in their section, Amy and Constance were reading and knitting; their parents had immersed themselves in double solitaire; the Englishman looked out the window at the snow with no different expression than that with which he would have surveyed a landscape they might have been passing.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Then he realized that they were almost as usual because they did not know what had happened; the fact that Basil Santoine had been attacked--or that he was on the train--still had been carefully kept secret by the spreading of some other explanation of the trouble in the car behind.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Sinclair's section, of course, remained empty; and a porter came and transferred the surgeon's handbag and overcoat to the car behind in which he was caring for Santoine.

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From this reading Then he realized that they were almost as usual because they did not know what had happened; the fact that Basil Santoine had been attacked--or that he was on the train--still had been carefully kept secret by the spreading of some other explanation of the trouble in the car behind.

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

From this reading Then he realized that they were almost as usual because they did not know what had happened; the fact that Basil Santoine had been attacked--or that he was on the train--still had been carefully kept secret by the spreading of some other explanation of the trouble in the car behind.

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading So now, in their section, Amy and Constance were reading and knitting; their parents had immersed themselves in double solitaire; the Englishman looked out the window at the snow with no different expression than that with which he would have surveyed a landscape they might have been passing.

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

From this reading SUSPICION FASTENS ON EATON As he entered his own car, Eaton halted; that part of the train had taken on its usual look and manner, or as near so, it seemed, as the stoppage in the snow left possible.

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From this reading Sinclair's section, of course, remained empty; and a porter came and transferred the surgeon's handbag and overcoat to the car behind in which he was caring for Santoine.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading SUSPICION FASTENS ON EATON As he entered his own car, Eaton halted; that part of the train had taken on its usual look and manner, or as near so, it seemed, as the stoppage in the snow left possible.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading SUSPICION FASTENS ON EATON As he entered his own car, Eaton halted; that part of the train had taken on its usual look and manner, or as near so, it seemed, as the stoppage in the snow left possible.

a gem (usually a diamond) in a setting by itself

From this reading So now, in their section, Amy and Constance were reading and knitting; their parents had immersed themselves in double solitaire; the Englishman looked out the window at the snow with no different expression than that with which he would have surveyed a landscape they might have been passing.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Then he realized that they were almost as usual because they did not know what had happened; the fact that Basil Santoine had been attacked--or that he was on the train--still had been carefully kept secret by the spreading of some other explanation of the trouble in the car behind.

process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space

From this reading Then he realized that they were almost as usual because they did not know what had happened; the fact that Basil Santoine had been attacked--or that he was on the train--still had been carefully kept secret by the spreading of some other explanation of the trouble in the car behind.

past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Knowing what he did, Eaton stared at first with astonishment; and the irrational thought came to him that the people before him were acting.

not in physical motion

From this reading Then he realized that they were almost as usual because they did not know what had happened; the fact that Basil Santoine had been attacked--or that he was on the train--still had been carefully kept secret by the spreading of some other explanation of the trouble in the car behind.

the state of inactivity following an interruption

From this reading SUSPICION FASTENS ON EATON As he entered his own car, Eaton halted; that part of the train had taken on its usual look and manner, or as near so, it seemed, as the stoppage in the snow left possible.

possessive form of “surgeon” — a physician who specializes in surgery

From this reading Sinclair's section, of course, remained empty; and a porter came and transferred the surgeon's handbag and overcoat to the car behind in which he was caring for Santoine.

past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way

From this reading So now, in their section, Amy and Constance were reading and knitting; their parents had immersed themselves in double solitaire; the Englishman looked out the window at the snow with no different expression than that with which he would have surveyed a landscape they might have been passing.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading SUSPICION FASTENS ON EATON As he entered his own car, Eaton halted; that part of the train had taken on its usual look and manner, or as near so, it seemed, as the stoppage in the snow left possible.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading SUSPICION FASTENS ON EATON As he entered his own car, Eaton halted; that part of the train had taken on its usual look and manner, or as near so, it seemed, as the stoppage in the snow left possible.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading So now, in their section, Amy and Constance were reading and knitting; their parents had immersed themselves in double solitaire; the Englishman looked out the window at the snow with no different expression than that with which he would have surveyed a landscape they might have been passing.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading SUSPICION FASTENS ON EATON As he entered his own car, Eaton halted; that part of the train had taken on its usual look and manner, or as near so, it seemed, as the stoppage in the snow left possible.

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

From this reading SUSPICION FASTENS ON EATON As he entered his own car, Eaton halted; that part of the train had taken on its usual look and manner, or as near so, it seemed, as the stoppage in the snow left possible.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading So now, in their section, Amy and Constance were reading and knitting; their parents had immersed themselves in double solitaire; the Englishman looked out the window at the snow with no different expression than that with which he would have surveyed a landscape they might have been passing.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading So now, in their section, Amy and Constance were reading and knitting; their parents had immersed themselves in double solitaire; the Englishman looked out the window at the snow with no different expression than that with which he would have surveyed a landscape they might have been passing.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then he realized that they were almost as usual because they did not know what had happened; the fact that Basil Santoine had been attacked--or that he was on the train--still had been carefully kept secret by the spreading of some other explanation of the trouble in the car behind.

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

From this reading Then he realized that they were almost as usual because they did not know what had happened; the fact that Basil Santoine had been attacked--or that he was on the train--still had been carefully kept secret by the spreading of some other explanation of the trouble in the car behind.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Knowing what he did, Eaton stared at first with astonishment; and the irrational thought came to him that the people before him were acting.

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

From this reading Knowing what he did, Eaton stared at first with astonishment; and the irrational thought came to him that the people before him were acting.

create by training and teaching

From this reading SUSPICION FASTENS ON EATON As he entered his own car, Eaton halted; that part of the train had taken on its usual look and manner, or as near so, it seemed, as the stoppage in the snow left possible.

inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work

From this reading Sinclair's section, of course, remained empty; and a porter came and transferred the surgeon's handbag and overcoat to the car behind in which he was caring for Santoine.

a source of difficulty

From this reading Then he realized that they were almost as usual because they did not know what had happened; the fact that Basil Santoine had been attacked--or that he was on the train--still had been carefully kept secret by the spreading of some other explanation of the trouble in the car behind.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading SUSPICION FASTENS ON EATON As he entered his own car, Eaton halted; that part of the train had taken on its usual look and manner, or as near so, it seemed, as the stoppage in the snow left possible.

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

From this reading Then he realized that they were almost as usual because they did not know what had happened; the fact that Basil Santoine had been attacked--or that he was on the train--still had been carefully kept secret by the spreading of some other explanation of the trouble in the car behind.

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

From this reading Knowing what he did, Eaton stared at first with astonishment; and the irrational thought came to him that the people before him were acting.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Knowing what he did, Eaton stared at first with astonishment; and the irrational thought came to him that the people before him were acting.

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

From this reading So now, in their section, Amy and Constance were reading and knitting; their parents had immersed themselves in double solitaire; the Englishman looked out the window at the snow with no different expression than that with which he would have surveyed a landscape they might have been passing.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading So now, in their section, Amy and Constance were reading and knitting; their parents had immersed themselves in double solitaire; the Englishman looked out the window at the snow with no different expression than that with which he would have surveyed a landscape they might have been passing.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Knowing what he did, Eaton stared at first with astonishment; and the irrational thought came to him that the people before him were acting.

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

From this reading So now, in their section, Amy and Constance were reading and knitting; their parents had immersed themselves in double solitaire; the Englishman looked out the window at the snow with no different expression than that with which he would have surveyed a landscape they might have been passing.