Chapter XVII · How the Parted Met

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

From this reading They seemed to those who saw them most, The careless friends of every day, Her smile was still serene and sweet, His courtesy was free and gay; Yet if by one the others name In some unguarded hour was heard, The heart they deemed so cold and tame Would flutter like a captured bird.—MONCTON MILNES.

later than; following

From this reading A few days after the Derby, Anna and Drusilla sat in their private parlor at the hotel, waiting for the return of the General and Dick, who had gone out to keep an engagement with Francis Tredegar, but had promised to be back in time to take the ladies to the Tower.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading A few days after the Derby, Anna and Drusilla sat in their private parlor at the hotel, waiting for the return of the General and Dick, who had gone out to keep an engagement with Francis Tredegar, but had promised to be back in time to take the ladies to the Tower.

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

From this reading They seemed to those who saw them most, The careless friends of every day, Her smile was still serene and sweet, His courtesy was free and gay; Yet if by one the others name In some unguarded hour was heard, The heart they deemed so cold and tame Would flutter like a captured bird.—MONCTON MILNES.

a former copper coin of Pakistan and India

From this reading A few days after the Derby, Anna and Drusilla sat in their private parlor at the hotel, waiting for the return of the General and Dick, who had gone out to keep an engagement with Francis Tredegar, but had promised to be back in time to take the ladies to the Tower.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A few days after the Derby, Anna and Drusilla sat in their private parlor at the hotel, waiting for the return of the General and Dick, who had gone out to keep an engagement with Francis Tredegar, but had promised to be back in time to take the ladies to the Tower.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading A few days after the Derby, Anna and Drusilla sat in their private parlor at the hotel, waiting for the return of the General and Dick, who had gone out to keep an engagement with Francis Tredegar, but had promised to be back in time to take the ladies to the Tower.

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

From this reading A few days after the Derby, Anna and Drusilla sat in their private parlor at the hotel, waiting for the return of the General and Dick, who had gone out to keep an engagement with Francis Tredegar, but had promised to be back in time to take the ladies to the Tower.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The conversation between the two young women turned upon the gipsies.

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading They seemed to those who saw them most, The careless friends of every day, Her smile was still serene and sweet, His courtesy was free and gay; Yet if by one the others name In some unguarded hour was heard, The heart they deemed so cold and tame Would flutter like a captured bird.—MONCTON MILNES.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A few days after the Derby, Anna and Drusilla sat in their private parlor at the hotel, waiting for the return of the General and Dick, who had gone out to keep an engagement with Francis Tredegar, but had promised to be back in time to take the ladies to the Tower.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They seemed to those who saw them most, The careless friends of every day, Her smile was still serene and sweet, His courtesy was free and gay; Yet if by one the others name In some unguarded hour was heard, The heart they deemed so cold and tame Would flutter like a captured bird.—MONCTON MILNES.

past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading They seemed to those who saw them most, The careless friends of every day, Her smile was still serene and sweet, His courtesy was free and gay; Yet if by one the others name In some unguarded hour was heard, The heart they deemed so cold and tame Would flutter like a captured bird.—MONCTON MILNES.

marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful

From this reading They seemed to those who saw them most, The careless friends of every day, Her smile was still serene and sweet, His courtesy was free and gay; Yet if by one the others name In some unguarded hour was heard, The heart they deemed so cold and tame Would flutter like a captured bird.—MONCTON MILNES.

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

From this reading They seemed to those who saw them most, The careless friends of every day, Her smile was still serene and sweet, His courtesy was free and gay; Yet if by one the others name In some unguarded hour was heard, The heart they deemed so cold and tame Would flutter like a captured bird.—MONCTON MILNES.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading The conversation between the two young women turned upon the gipsies.

a courteous or respectful or considerate act

From this reading They seemed to those who saw them most, The careless friends of every day, Her smile was still serene and sweet, His courtesy was free and gay; Yet if by one the others name In some unguarded hour was heard, The heart they deemed so cold and tame Would flutter like a captured bird.—MONCTON MILNES.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading They seemed to those who saw them most, The careless friends of every day, Her smile was still serene and sweet, His courtesy was free and gay; Yet if by one the others name In some unguarded hour was heard, The heart they deemed so cold and tame Would flutter like a captured bird.—MONCTON MILNES.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A few days after the Derby, Anna and Drusilla sat in their private parlor at the hotel, waiting for the return of the General and Dick, who had gone out to keep an engagement with Francis Tredegar, but had promised to be back in time to take the ladies to the Tower.

past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

From this reading They seemed to those who saw them most, The careless friends of every day, Her smile was still serene and sweet, His courtesy was free and gay; Yet if by one the others name In some unguarded hour was heard, The heart they deemed so cold and tame Would flutter like a captured bird.—MONCTON MILNES.

a felt hat that is round and hard with a narrow brim

From this reading A few days after the Derby, Anna and Drusilla sat in their private parlor at the hotel, waiting for the return of the General and Dick, who had gone out to keep an engagement with Francis Tredegar, but had promised to be back in time to take the ladies to the Tower.

someone who is a detective

From this reading A few days after the Derby, Anna and Drusilla sat in their private parlor at the hotel, waiting for the return of the General and Dick, who had gone out to keep an engagement with Francis Tredegar, but had promised to be back in time to take the ladies to the Tower.

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From this reading A few days after the Derby, Anna and Drusilla sat in their private parlor at the hotel, waiting for the return of the General and Dick, who had gone out to keep an engagement with Francis Tredegar, but had promised to be back in time to take the ladies to the Tower.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading A few days after the Derby, Anna and Drusilla sat in their private parlor at the hotel, waiting for the return of the General and Dick, who had gone out to keep an engagement with Francis Tredegar, but had promised to be back in time to take the ladies to the Tower.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading They seemed to those who saw them most, The careless friends of every day, Her smile was still serene and sweet, His courtesy was free and gay; Yet if by one the others name In some unguarded hour was heard, The heart they deemed so cold and tame Would flutter like a captured bird.—MONCTON MILNES.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A few days after the Derby, Anna and Drusilla sat in their private parlor at the hotel, waiting for the return of the General and Dick, who had gone out to keep an engagement with Francis Tredegar, but had promised to be back in time to take the ladies to the Tower.

move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading They seemed to those who saw them most, The careless friends of every day, Her smile was still serene and sweet, His courtesy was free and gay; Yet if by one the others name In some unguarded hour was heard, The heart they deemed so cold and tame Would flutter like a captured bird.—MONCTON MILNES.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A few days after the Derby, Anna and Drusilla sat in their private parlor at the hotel, waiting for the return of the General and Dick, who had gone out to keep an engagement with Francis Tredegar, but had promised to be back in time to take the ladies to the Tower.

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From this reading A few days after the Derby, Anna and Drusilla sat in their private parlor at the hotel, waiting for the return of the General and Dick, who had gone out to keep an engagement with Francis Tredegar, but had promised to be back in time to take the ladies to the Tower.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading They seemed to those who saw them most, The careless friends of every day, Her smile was still serene and sweet, His courtesy was free and gay; Yet if by one the others name In some unguarded hour was heard, The heart they deemed so cold and tame Would flutter like a captured bird.—MONCTON MILNES.

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

From this reading They seemed to those who saw them most, The careless friends of every day, Her smile was still serene and sweet, His courtesy was free and gay; Yet if by one the others name In some unguarded hour was heard, The heart they deemed so cold and tame Would flutter like a captured bird.—MONCTON MILNES.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading They seemed to those who saw them most, The careless friends of every day, Her smile was still serene and sweet, His courtesy was free and gay; Yet if by one the others name In some unguarded hour was heard, The heart they deemed so cold and tame Would flutter like a captured bird.—MONCTON MILNES.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading A few days after the Derby, Anna and Drusilla sat in their private parlor at the hotel, waiting for the return of the General and Dick, who had gone out to keep an engagement with Francis Tredegar, but had promised to be back in time to take the ladies to the Tower.

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From this reading The conversation between the two young women turned upon the gipsies.

destroyed or killed

From this reading A few days after the Derby, Anna and Drusilla sat in their private parlor at the hotel, waiting for the return of the General and Dick, who had gone out to keep an engagement with Francis Tredegar, but had promised to be back in time to take the ladies to the Tower.

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

From this reading A few days after the Derby, Anna and Drusilla sat in their private parlor at the hotel, waiting for the return of the General and Dick, who had gone out to keep an engagement with Francis Tredegar, but had promised to be back in time to take the ladies to the Tower.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading They seemed to those who saw them most, The careless friends of every day, Her smile was still serene and sweet, His courtesy was free and gay; Yet if by one the others name In some unguarded hour was heard, The heart they deemed so cold and tame Would flutter like a captured bird.—MONCTON MILNES.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading They seemed to those who saw them most, The careless friends of every day, Her smile was still serene and sweet, His courtesy was free and gay; Yet if by one the others name In some unguarded hour was heard, The heart they deemed so cold and tame Would flutter like a captured bird.—MONCTON MILNES.

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

From this reading They seemed to those who saw them most, The careless friends of every day, Her smile was still serene and sweet, His courtesy was free and gay; Yet if by one the others name In some unguarded hour was heard, The heart they deemed so cold and tame Would flutter like a captured bird.—MONCTON MILNES.

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

From this reading They seemed to those who saw them most, The careless friends of every day, Her smile was still serene and sweet, His courtesy was free and gay; Yet if by one the others name In some unguarded hour was heard, The heart they deemed so cold and tame Would flutter like a captured bird.—MONCTON MILNES.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading A few days after the Derby, Anna and Drusilla sat in their private parlor at the hotel, waiting for the return of the General and Dick, who had gone out to keep an engagement with Francis Tredegar, but had promised to be back in time to take the ladies to the Tower.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading They seemed to those who saw them most, The careless friends of every day, Her smile was still serene and sweet, His courtesy was free and gay; Yet if by one the others name In some unguarded hour was heard, The heart they deemed so cold and tame Would flutter like a captured bird.—MONCTON MILNES.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading They seemed to those who saw them most, The careless friends of every day, Her smile was still serene and sweet, His courtesy was free and gay; Yet if by one the others name In some unguarded hour was heard, The heart they deemed so cold and tame Would flutter like a captured bird.—MONCTON MILNES.

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

From this reading They seemed to those who saw them most, The careless friends of every day, Her smile was still serene and sweet, His courtesy was free and gay; Yet if by one the others name In some unguarded hour was heard, The heart they deemed so cold and tame Would flutter like a captured bird.—MONCTON MILNES.

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

From this reading “It is wonderful, their seeming powers of prophecy or second sight,” said Anna.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “It is wonderful, their seeming powers of prophecy or second sight,” said Anna.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading A few days after the Derby, Anna and Drusilla sat in their private parlor at the hotel, waiting for the return of the General and Dick, who had gone out to keep an engagement with Francis Tredegar, but had promised to be back in time to take the ladies to the Tower.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading A few days after the Derby, Anna and Drusilla sat in their private parlor at the hotel, waiting for the return of the General and Dick, who had gone out to keep an engagement with Francis Tredegar, but had promised to be back in time to take the ladies to the Tower.

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From this reading Little Lenny was out with his nurse in the square.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading They seemed to those who saw them most, The careless friends of every day, Her smile was still serene and sweet, His courtesy was free and gay; Yet if by one the others name In some unguarded hour was heard, The heart they deemed so cold and tame Would flutter like a captured bird.—MONCTON MILNES.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Little Lenny was out with his nurse in the square.

plural of “milne” — English writer of stories for children (1882-1956)

From this reading They seemed to those who saw them most, The careless friends of every day, Her smile was still serene and sweet, His courtesy was free and gay; Yet if by one the others name In some unguarded hour was heard, The heart they deemed so cold and tame Would flutter like a captured bird.—MONCTON MILNES.

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From this reading They seemed to those who saw them most, The careless friends of every day, Her smile was still serene and sweet, His courtesy was free and gay; Yet if by one the others name In some unguarded hour was heard, The heart they deemed so cold and tame Would flutter like a captured bird.—MONCTON MILNES.

used to form the superlative

From this reading They seemed to those who saw them most, The careless friends of every day, Her smile was still serene and sweet, His courtesy was free and gay; Yet if by one the others name In some unguarded hour was heard, The heart they deemed so cold and tame Would flutter like a captured bird.—MONCTON MILNES.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading They seemed to those who saw them most, The careless friends of every day, Her smile was still serene and sweet, His courtesy was free and gay; Yet if by one the others name In some unguarded hour was heard, The heart they deemed so cold and tame Would flutter like a captured bird.—MONCTON MILNES.

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading Little Lenny was out with his nurse in the square.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading They seemed to those who saw them most, The careless friends of every day, Her smile was still serene and sweet, His courtesy was free and gay; Yet if by one the others name In some unguarded hour was heard, The heart they deemed so cold and tame Would flutter like a captured bird.—MONCTON MILNES.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They seemed to those who saw them most, The careless friends of every day, Her smile was still serene and sweet, His courtesy was free and gay; Yet if by one the others name In some unguarded hour was heard, The heart they deemed so cold and tame Would flutter like a captured bird.—MONCTON MILNES.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “It is wonderful, their seeming powers of prophecy or second sight,” said Anna.

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From this reading They seemed to those who saw them most, The careless friends of every day, Her smile was still serene and sweet, His courtesy was free and gay; Yet if by one the others name In some unguarded hour was heard, The heart they deemed so cold and tame Would flutter like a captured bird.—MONCTON MILNES.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A few days after the Derby, Anna and Drusilla sat in their private parlor at the hotel, waiting for the return of the General and Dick, who had gone out to keep an engagement with Francis Tredegar, but had promised to be back in time to take the ladies to the Tower.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading A few days after the Derby, Anna and Drusilla sat in their private parlor at the hotel, waiting for the return of the General and Dick, who had gone out to keep an engagement with Francis Tredegar, but had promised to be back in time to take the ladies to the Tower.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading “It is wonderful, their seeming powers of prophecy or second sight,” said Anna.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading A few days after the Derby, Anna and Drusilla sat in their private parlor at the hotel, waiting for the return of the General and Dick, who had gone out to keep an engagement with Francis Tredegar, but had promised to be back in time to take the ladies to the Tower.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading A few days after the Derby, Anna and Drusilla sat in their private parlor at the hotel, waiting for the return of the General and Dick, who had gone out to keep an engagement with Francis Tredegar, but had promised to be back in time to take the ladies to the Tower.

A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.

From this reading “It is wonderful, their seeming powers of prophecy or second sight,” said Anna.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading A few days after the Derby, Anna and Drusilla sat in their private parlor at the hotel, waiting for the return of the General and Dick, who had gone out to keep an engagement with Francis Tredegar, but had promised to be back in time to take the ladies to the Tower.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “It is wonderful, their seeming powers of prophecy or second sight,” said Anna.

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

From this reading A few days after the Derby, Anna and Drusilla sat in their private parlor at the hotel, waiting for the return of the General and Dick, who had gone out to keep an engagement with Francis Tredegar, but had promised to be back in time to take the ladies to the Tower.

cut with a saw

From this reading They seemed to those who saw them most, The careless friends of every day, Her smile was still serene and sweet, His courtesy was free and gay; Yet if by one the others name In some unguarded hour was heard, The heart they deemed so cold and tame Would flutter like a captured bird.—MONCTON MILNES.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading “It is wonderful, their seeming powers of prophecy or second sight,” said Anna.

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

From this reading They seemed to those who saw them most, The careless friends of every day, Her smile was still serene and sweet, His courtesy was free and gay; Yet if by one the others name In some unguarded hour was heard, The heart they deemed so cold and tame Would flutter like a captured bird.—MONCTON MILNES.

appearing as such but not necessarily so

From this reading “It is wonderful, their seeming powers of prophecy or second sight,” said Anna.

not agitated; without losing self-possession

From this reading They seemed to those who saw them most, The careless friends of every day, Her smile was still serene and sweet, His courtesy was free and gay; Yet if by one the others name In some unguarded hour was heard, The heart they deemed so cold and tame Would flutter like a captured bird.—MONCTON MILNES.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading “It is wonderful, their seeming powers of prophecy or second sight,” said Anna.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading They seemed to those who saw them most, The careless friends of every day, Her smile was still serene and sweet, His courtesy was free and gay; Yet if by one the others name In some unguarded hour was heard, The heart they deemed so cold and tame Would flutter like a captured bird.—MONCTON MILNES.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading They seemed to those who saw them most, The careless friends of every day, Her smile was still serene and sweet, His courtesy was free and gay; Yet if by one the others name In some unguarded hour was heard, The heart they deemed so cold and tame Would flutter like a captured bird.—MONCTON MILNES.

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

From this reading They seemed to those who saw them most, The careless friends of every day, Her smile was still serene and sweet, His courtesy was free and gay; Yet if by one the others name In some unguarded hour was heard, The heart they deemed so cold and tame Would flutter like a captured bird.—MONCTON MILNES.

make square

From this reading Little Lenny was out with his nurse in the square.

not in physical motion

From this reading They seemed to those who saw them most, The careless friends of every day, Her smile was still serene and sweet, His courtesy was free and gay; Yet if by one the others name In some unguarded hour was heard, The heart they deemed so cold and tame Would flutter like a captured bird.—MONCTON MILNES.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading They seemed to those who saw them most, The careless friends of every day, Her smile was still serene and sweet, His courtesy was free and gay; Yet if by one the others name In some unguarded hour was heard, The heart they deemed so cold and tame Would flutter like a captured bird.—MONCTON MILNES.

carry out

From this reading A few days after the Derby, Anna and Drusilla sat in their private parlor at the hotel, waiting for the return of the General and Dick, who had gone out to keep an engagement with Francis Tredegar, but had promised to be back in time to take the ladies to the Tower.

correct by punishment or discipline

From this reading They seemed to those who saw them most, The careless friends of every day, Her smile was still serene and sweet, His courtesy was free and gay; Yet if by one the others name In some unguarded hour was heard, The heart they deemed so cold and tame Would flutter like a captured bird.—MONCTON MILNES.

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

From this reading They seemed to those who saw them most, The careless friends of every day, Her smile was still serene and sweet, His courtesy was free and gay; Yet if by one the others name In some unguarded hour was heard, The heart they deemed so cold and tame Would flutter like a captured bird.—MONCTON MILNES.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A few days after the Derby, Anna and Drusilla sat in their private parlor at the hotel, waiting for the return of the General and Dick, who had gone out to keep an engagement with Francis Tredegar, but had promised to be back in time to take the ladies to the Tower.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They seemed to those who saw them most, The careless friends of every day, Her smile was still serene and sweet, His courtesy was free and gay; Yet if by one the others name In some unguarded hour was heard, The heart they deemed so cold and tame Would flutter like a captured bird.—MONCTON MILNES.

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

From this reading They seemed to those who saw them most, The careless friends of every day, Her smile was still serene and sweet, His courtesy was free and gay; Yet if by one the others name In some unguarded hour was heard, The heart they deemed so cold and tame Would flutter like a captured bird.—MONCTON MILNES.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading They seemed to those who saw them most, The careless friends of every day, Her smile was still serene and sweet, His courtesy was free and gay; Yet if by one the others name In some unguarded hour was heard, The heart they deemed so cold and tame Would flutter like a captured bird.—MONCTON MILNES.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A few days after the Derby, Anna and Drusilla sat in their private parlor at the hotel, waiting for the return of the General and Dick, who had gone out to keep an engagement with Francis Tredegar, but had promised to be back in time to take the ladies to the Tower.

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

From this reading They seemed to those who saw them most, The careless friends of every day, Her smile was still serene and sweet, His courtesy was free and gay; Yet if by one the others name In some unguarded hour was heard, The heart they deemed so cold and tame Would flutter like a captured bird.—MONCTON MILNES.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading A few days after the Derby, Anna and Drusilla sat in their private parlor at the hotel, waiting for the return of the General and Dick, who had gone out to keep an engagement with Francis Tredegar, but had promised to be back in time to take the ladies to the Tower.

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

From this reading A few days after the Derby, Anna and Drusilla sat in their private parlor at the hotel, waiting for the return of the General and Dick, who had gone out to keep an engagement with Francis Tredegar, but had promised to be back in time to take the ladies to the Tower.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading The conversation between the two young women turned upon the gipsies.

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

From this reading The conversation between the two young women turned upon the gipsies.

lacking protection or a guard

From this reading They seemed to those who saw them most, The careless friends of every day, Her smile was still serene and sweet, His courtesy was free and gay; Yet if by one the others name In some unguarded hour was heard, The heart they deemed so cold and tame Would flutter like a captured bird.—MONCTON MILNES.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The conversation between the two young women turned upon the gipsies.

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

From this reading A few days after the Derby, Anna and Drusilla sat in their private parlor at the hotel, waiting for the return of the General and Dick, who had gone out to keep an engagement with Francis Tredegar, but had promised to be back in time to take the ladies to the Tower.

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

From this reading They seemed to those who saw them most, The careless friends of every day, Her smile was still serene and sweet, His courtesy was free and gay; Yet if by one the others name In some unguarded hour was heard, The heart they deemed so cold and tame Would flutter like a captured bird.—MONCTON MILNES.

which person or people

From this reading They seemed to those who saw them most, The careless friends of every day, Her smile was still serene and sweet, His courtesy was free and gay; Yet if by one the others name In some unguarded hour was heard, The heart they deemed so cold and tame Would flutter like a captured bird.—MONCTON MILNES.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A few days after the Derby, Anna and Drusilla sat in their private parlor at the hotel, waiting for the return of the General and Dick, who had gone out to keep an engagement with Francis Tredegar, but had promised to be back in time to take the ladies to the Tower.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The conversation between the two young women turned upon the gipsies.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading “It is wonderful, their seeming powers of prophecy or second sight,” said Anna.

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

From this reading They seemed to those who saw them most, The careless friends of every day, Her smile was still serene and sweet, His courtesy was free and gay; Yet if by one the others name In some unguarded hour was heard, The heart they deemed so cold and tame Would flutter like a captured bird.—MONCTON MILNES.

but in spite of that

From this reading They seemed to those who saw them most, The careless friends of every day, Her smile was still serene and sweet, His courtesy was free and gay; Yet if by one the others name In some unguarded hour was heard, The heart they deemed so cold and tame Would flutter like a captured bird.—MONCTON MILNES.

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

From this reading The conversation between the two young women turned upon the gipsies.