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 At Scott Circle their car swung westward and disappeared down Massachusetts Avenue; she turned eastward, toward tomorrow's rising sun, Union Station, and the rendezvous--with hate in her heart for the woman who had displaced her, and a firm resolve to square accounts at the first opportunity.

plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading At Scott Circle their car swung westward and disappeared down Massachusetts Avenue; she turned eastward, toward tomorrow's rising sun, Union Station, and the rendezvous--with hate in her heart for the woman who had displaced her, and a firm resolve to square accounts at the first opportunity.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The balance was against her; and, be it man or woman, she always tried to balance up promptly and a little more--when the balancing did not interfere with the business on which she was employed.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The balance was against her; and, be it man or woman, she always tried to balance up promptly and a little more--when the balancing did not interfere with the business on which she was employed.

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

From this reading At Scott Circle their car swung westward and disappeared down Massachusetts Avenue; she turned eastward, toward tomorrow's rising sun, Union Station, and the rendezvous--with hate in her heart for the woman who had displaced her, and a firm resolve to square accounts at the first opportunity.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Mrs. Clephane might be innocent, likely was innocent of any intention to come between Harleston and her, but that did not relieve Mrs. Clephane from punishment, nor herself from the chagrin of defeat and the sorrow of blasted hopes.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At Scott Circle their car swung westward and disappeared down Massachusetts Avenue; she turned eastward, toward tomorrow's rising sun, Union Station, and the rendezvous--with hate in her heart for the woman who had displaced her, and a firm resolve to square accounts at the first opportunity.

a line of approach

From this reading At Scott Circle their car swung westward and disappeared down Massachusetts Avenue; she turned eastward, toward tomorrow's rising sun, Union Station, and the rendezvous--with hate in her heart for the woman who had displaced her, and a firm resolve to square accounts at the first opportunity.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading She drew back to avoid recognition; but they were too much occupied with each other, she observed, even to notice the occupant of the humble but high-priced taxi.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading She drew back to avoid recognition; but they were too much occupied with each other, she observed, even to notice the occupant of the humble but high-priced taxi.

bring into balance or equilibrium

From this reading The balance was against her; and, be it man or woman, she always tried to balance up promptly and a little more--when the balancing did not interfere with the business on which she was employed.

getting two things to correspond

From this reading The balance was against her; and, be it man or woman, she always tried to balance up promptly and a little more--when the balancing did not interfere with the business on which she was employed.

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

From this reading Mrs. Clephane might be innocent, likely was innocent of any intention to come between Harleston and her, but that did not relieve Mrs. Clephane from punishment, nor herself from the chagrin of defeat and the sorrow of blasted hopes.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Mrs. Clephane might be innocent, likely was innocent of any intention to come between Harleston and her, but that did not relieve Mrs. Clephane from punishment, nor herself from the chagrin of defeat and the sorrow of blasted hopes.

expletives used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Mrs. Clephane might be innocent, likely was innocent of any intention to come between Harleston and her, but that did not relieve Mrs. Clephane from punishment, nor herself from the chagrin of defeat and the sorrow of blasted hopes.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading The balance was against her; and, be it man or woman, she always tried to balance up promptly and a little more--when the balancing did not interfere with the business on which she was employed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She drew back to avoid recognition; but they were too much occupied with each other, she observed, even to notice the occupant of the humble but high-priced taxi.

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

From this reading At Scott Circle their car swung westward and disappeared down Massachusetts Avenue; she turned eastward, toward tomorrow's rising sun, Union Station, and the rendezvous--with hate in her heart for the woman who had displaced her, and a firm resolve to square accounts at the first opportunity.

strong feelings of embarrassment

From this reading Mrs. Clephane might be innocent, likely was innocent of any intention to come between Harleston and her, but that did not relieve Mrs. Clephane from punishment, nor herself from the chagrin of defeat and the sorrow of blasted hopes.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading At Scott Circle their car swung westward and disappeared down Massachusetts Avenue; she turned eastward, toward tomorrow's rising sun, Union Station, and the rendezvous--with hate in her heart for the woman who had displaced her, and a firm resolve to square accounts at the first opportunity.

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From this reading Mrs. Clephane might be innocent, likely was innocent of any intention to come between Harleston and her, but that did not relieve Mrs. Clephane from punishment, nor herself from the chagrin of defeat and the sorrow of blasted hopes.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Mrs. Clephane might be innocent, likely was innocent of any intention to come between Harleston and her, but that did not relieve Mrs. Clephane from punishment, nor herself from the chagrin of defeat and the sorrow of blasted hopes.

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading Mrs. Clephane might be innocent, likely was innocent of any intention to come between Harleston and her, but that did not relieve Mrs. Clephane from punishment, nor herself from the chagrin of defeat and the sorrow of blasted hopes.

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

From this reading Mrs. Clephane might be innocent, likely was innocent of any intention to come between Harleston and her, but that did not relieve Mrs. Clephane from punishment, nor herself from the chagrin of defeat and the sorrow of blasted hopes.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading At Scott Circle their car swung westward and disappeared down Massachusetts Avenue; she turned eastward, toward tomorrow's rising sun, Union Station, and the rendezvous--with hate in her heart for the woman who had displaced her, and a firm resolve to square accounts at the first opportunity.

past form of “displace” — cause to move, usually with force or pressure

From this reading At Scott Circle their car swung westward and disappeared down Massachusetts Avenue; she turned eastward, toward tomorrow's rising sun, Union Station, and the rendezvous--with hate in her heart for the woman who had displaced her, and a firm resolve to square accounts at the first opportunity.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading At Scott Circle their car swung westward and disappeared down Massachusetts Avenue; she turned eastward, toward tomorrow's rising sun, Union Station, and the rendezvous--with hate in her heart for the woman who had displaced her, and a firm resolve to square accounts at the first opportunity.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading She drew back to avoid recognition; but they were too much occupied with each other, she observed, even to notice the occupant of the humble but high-priced taxi.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading She drew back to avoid recognition; but they were too much occupied with each other, she observed, even to notice the occupant of the humble but high-priced taxi.

moving toward the east

From this reading At Scott Circle their car swung westward and disappeared down Massachusetts Avenue; she turned eastward, toward tomorrow's rising sun, Union Station, and the rendezvous--with hate in her heart for the woman who had displaced her, and a firm resolve to square accounts at the first opportunity.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading The balance was against her; and, be it man or woman, she always tried to balance up promptly and a little more--when the balancing did not interfere with the business on which she was employed.

divisible by two

From this reading She drew back to avoid recognition; but they were too much occupied with each other, she observed, even to notice the occupant of the humble but high-priced taxi.

far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree

From this reading Madeline Spencer, for one of her sort, was exceptional in this: she always kept faith with the hand that paid her.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading Madeline Spencer, for one of her sort, was exceptional in this: she always kept faith with the hand that paid her.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading At Scott Circle their car swung westward and disappeared down Massachusetts Avenue; she turned eastward, toward tomorrow's rising sun, Union Station, and the rendezvous--with hate in her heart for the woman who had displaced her, and a firm resolve to square accounts at the first opportunity.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At Scott Circle their car swung westward and disappeared down Massachusetts Avenue; she turned eastward, toward tomorrow's rising sun, Union Station, and the rendezvous--with hate in her heart for the woman who had displaced her, and a firm resolve to square accounts at the first opportunity.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At Scott Circle their car swung westward and disappeared down Massachusetts Avenue; she turned eastward, toward tomorrow's rising sun, Union Station, and the rendezvous--with hate in her heart for the woman who had displaced her, and a firm resolve to square accounts at the first opportunity.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mrs. Clephane might be innocent, likely was innocent of any intention to come between Harleston and her, but that did not relieve Mrs. Clephane from punishment, nor herself from the chagrin of defeat and the sorrow of blasted hopes.

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

From this reading At Scott Circle their car swung westward and disappeared down Massachusetts Avenue; she turned eastward, toward tomorrow's rising sun, Union Station, and the rendezvous--with hate in her heart for the woman who had displaced her, and a firm resolve to square accounts at the first opportunity.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Madeline Spencer, for one of her sort, was exceptional in this: she always kept faith with the hand that paid her.

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From this reading Mrs. Clephane might be innocent, likely was innocent of any intention to come between Harleston and her, but that did not relieve Mrs. Clephane from punishment, nor herself from the chagrin of defeat and the sorrow of blasted hopes.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading At Scott Circle their car swung westward and disappeared down Massachusetts Avenue; she turned eastward, toward tomorrow's rising sun, Union Station, and the rendezvous--with hate in her heart for the woman who had displaced her, and a firm resolve to square accounts at the first opportunity.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading At Scott Circle their car swung westward and disappeared down Massachusetts Avenue; she turned eastward, toward tomorrow's rising sun, Union Station, and the rendezvous--with hate in her heart for the woman who had displaced her, and a firm resolve to square accounts at the first opportunity.

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

From this reading At Scott Circle their car swung westward and disappeared down Massachusetts Avenue; she turned eastward, toward tomorrow's rising sun, Union Station, and the rendezvous--with hate in her heart for the woman who had displaced her, and a firm resolve to square accounts at the first opportunity.

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

From this reading Mrs. Clephane might be innocent, likely was innocent of any intention to come between Harleston and her, but that did not relieve Mrs. Clephane from punishment, nor herself from the chagrin of defeat and the sorrow of blasted hopes.

having a high price

From this reading She drew back to avoid recognition; but they were too much occupied with each other, she observed, even to notice the occupant of the humble but high-priced taxi.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Mrs. Clephane might be innocent, likely was innocent of any intention to come between Harleston and her, but that did not relieve Mrs. Clephane from punishment, nor herself from the chagrin of defeat and the sorrow of blasted hopes.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading She drew back to avoid recognition; but they were too much occupied with each other, she observed, even to notice the occupant of the humble but high-priced taxi.

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

From this reading At Scott Circle their car swung westward and disappeared down Massachusetts Avenue; she turned eastward, toward tomorrow's rising sun, Union Station, and the rendezvous--with hate in her heart for the woman who had displaced her, and a firm resolve to square accounts at the first opportunity.

free from evil or guilt

From this reading Mrs. Clephane might be innocent, likely was innocent of any intention to come between Harleston and her, but that did not relieve Mrs. Clephane from punishment, nor herself from the chagrin of defeat and the sorrow of blasted hopes.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Mrs. Clephane might be innocent, likely was innocent of any intention to come between Harleston and her, but that did not relieve Mrs. Clephane from punishment, nor herself from the chagrin of defeat and the sorrow of blasted hopes.

come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle

From this reading The balance was against her; and, be it man or woman, she always tried to balance up promptly and a little more--when the balancing did not interfere with the business on which she was employed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The balance was against her; and, be it man or woman, she always tried to balance up promptly and a little more--when the balancing did not interfere with the business on which she was employed.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Madeline Spencer, for one of her sort, was exceptional in this: she always kept faith with the hand that paid her.

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

From this reading Mrs. Clephane might be innocent, likely was innocent of any intention to come between Harleston and her, but that did not relieve Mrs. Clephane from punishment, nor herself from the chagrin of defeat and the sorrow of blasted hopes.

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

From this reading The balance was against her; and, be it man or woman, she always tried to balance up promptly and a little more--when the balancing did not interfere with the business on which she was employed.

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From this reading Madeline Spencer, for one of her sort, was exceptional in this: she always kept faith with the hand that paid her.

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

From this reading The balance was against her; and, be it man or woman, she always tried to balance up promptly and a little more--when the balancing did not interfere with the business on which she was employed.

a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading At Scott Circle their car swung westward and disappeared down Massachusetts Avenue; she turned eastward, toward tomorrow's rising sun, Union Station, and the rendezvous--with hate in her heart for the woman who had displaced her, and a firm resolve to square accounts at the first opportunity.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Mrs. Clephane might be innocent, likely was innocent of any intention to come between Harleston and her, but that did not relieve Mrs. Clephane from punishment, nor herself from the chagrin of defeat and the sorrow of blasted hopes.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The balance was against her; and, be it man or woman, she always tried to balance up promptly and a little more--when the balancing did not interfere with the business on which she was employed.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Clephane might be innocent, likely was innocent of any intention to come between Harleston and her, but that did not relieve Mrs. Clephane from punishment, nor herself from the chagrin of defeat and the sorrow of blasted hopes.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading She drew back to avoid recognition; but they were too much occupied with each other, she observed, even to notice the occupant of the humble but high-priced taxi.

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

From this reading Mrs. Clephane might be innocent, likely was innocent of any intention to come between Harleston and her, but that did not relieve Mrs. Clephane from punishment, nor herself from the chagrin of defeat and the sorrow of blasted hopes.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mrs. Clephane might be innocent, likely was innocent of any intention to come between Harleston and her, but that did not relieve Mrs. Clephane from punishment, nor herself from the chagrin of defeat and the sorrow of blasted hopes.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading She drew back to avoid recognition; but they were too much occupied with each other, she observed, even to notice the occupant of the humble but high-priced taxi.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading She drew back to avoid recognition; but they were too much occupied with each other, she observed, even to notice the occupant of the humble but high-priced taxi.

someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading She drew back to avoid recognition; but they were too much occupied with each other, she observed, even to notice the occupant of the humble but high-priced taxi.

held or filled or in use

From this reading She drew back to avoid recognition; but they were too much occupied with each other, she observed, even to notice the occupant of the humble but high-priced taxi.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She drew back to avoid recognition; but they were too much occupied with each other, she observed, even to notice the occupant of the humble but high-priced taxi.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The balance was against her; and, be it man or woman, she always tried to balance up promptly and a little more--when the balancing did not interfere with the business on which she was employed.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Madeline Spencer, for one of her sort, was exceptional in this: she always kept faith with the hand that paid her.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading At Scott Circle their car swung westward and disappeared down Massachusetts Avenue; she turned eastward, toward tomorrow's rising sun, Union Station, and the rendezvous--with hate in her heart for the woman who had displaced her, and a firm resolve to square accounts at the first opportunity.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The balance was against her; and, be it man or woman, she always tried to balance up promptly and a little more--when the balancing did not interfere with the business on which she was employed.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading She drew back to avoid recognition; but they were too much occupied with each other, she observed, even to notice the occupant of the humble but high-priced taxi.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Madeline Spencer, for one of her sort, was exceptional in this: she always kept faith with the hand that paid her.

with little or no delay

From this reading The balance was against her; and, be it man or woman, she always tried to balance up promptly and a little more--when the balancing did not interfere with the business on which she was employed.

the act of punishing

From this reading Mrs. Clephane might be innocent, likely was innocent of any intention to come between Harleston and her, but that did not relieve Mrs. Clephane from punishment, nor herself from the chagrin of defeat and the sorrow of blasted hopes.

the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

From this reading She drew back to avoid recognition; but they were too much occupied with each other, she observed, even to notice the occupant of the humble but high-priced taxi.

provide physical relief, as from pain

From this reading Mrs. Clephane might be innocent, likely was innocent of any intention to come between Harleston and her, but that did not relieve Mrs. Clephane from punishment, nor herself from the chagrin of defeat and the sorrow of blasted hopes.

a meeting planned at a certain time and place

From this reading At Scott Circle their car swung westward and disappeared down Massachusetts Avenue; she turned eastward, toward tomorrow's rising sun, Union Station, and the rendezvous--with hate in her heart for the woman who had displaced her, and a firm resolve to square accounts at the first opportunity.

bring to an end; settle conclusively

From this reading At Scott Circle their car swung westward and disappeared down Massachusetts Avenue; she turned eastward, toward tomorrow's rising sun, Union Station, and the rendezvous--with hate in her heart for the woman who had displaced her, and a firm resolve to square accounts at the first opportunity.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading At Scott Circle their car swung westward and disappeared down Massachusetts Avenue; she turned eastward, toward tomorrow's rising sun, Union Station, and the rendezvous--with hate in her heart for the woman who had displaced her, and a firm resolve to square accounts at the first opportunity.

award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)

From this reading At Scott Circle their car swung westward and disappeared down Massachusetts Avenue; she turned eastward, toward tomorrow's rising sun, Union Station, and the rendezvous--with hate in her heart for the woman who had displaced her, and a firm resolve to square accounts at the first opportunity.

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

From this reading She drew back to avoid recognition; but they were too much occupied with each other, she observed, even to notice the occupant of the humble but high-priced taxi.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading Mrs. Clephane might be innocent, likely was innocent of any intention to come between Harleston and her, but that did not relieve Mrs. Clephane from punishment, nor herself from the chagrin of defeat and the sorrow of blasted hopes.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Madeline Spencer, for one of her sort, was exceptional in this: she always kept faith with the hand that paid her.

English philosopher and sociologist who applied the theory of natural selection to human societies (1820-1903)

From this reading Madeline Spencer, for one of her sort, was exceptional in this: she always kept faith with the hand that paid her.

make square

From this reading At Scott Circle their car swung westward and disappeared down Massachusetts Avenue; she turned eastward, toward tomorrow's rising sun, Union Station, and the rendezvous--with hate in her heart for the woman who had displaced her, and a firm resolve to square accounts at the first opportunity.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading At Scott Circle their car swung westward and disappeared down Massachusetts Avenue; she turned eastward, toward tomorrow's rising sun, Union Station, and the rendezvous--with hate in her heart for the woman who had displaced her, and a firm resolve to square accounts at the first opportunity.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading At Scott Circle their car swung westward and disappeared down Massachusetts Avenue; she turned eastward, toward tomorrow's rising sun, Union Station, and the rendezvous--with hate in her heart for the woman who had displaced her, and a firm resolve to square accounts at the first opportunity.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading At Scott Circle their car swung westward and disappeared down Massachusetts Avenue; she turned eastward, toward tomorrow's rising sun, Union Station, and the rendezvous--with hate in her heart for the woman who had displaced her, and a firm resolve to square accounts at the first opportunity.

travel slowly

From this reading She drew back to avoid recognition; but they were too much occupied with each other, she observed, even to notice the occupant of the humble but high-priced taxi.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mrs. Clephane might be innocent, likely was innocent of any intention to come between Harleston and her, but that did not relieve Mrs. Clephane from punishment, nor herself from the chagrin of defeat and the sorrow of blasted hopes.

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

From this reading She drew back to avoid recognition; but they were too much occupied with each other, she observed, even to notice the occupant of the humble but high-priced taxi.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading At Scott Circle their car swung westward and disappeared down Massachusetts Avenue; she turned eastward, toward tomorrow's rising sun, Union Station, and the rendezvous--with hate in her heart for the woman who had displaced her, and a firm resolve to square accounts at the first opportunity.

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

From this reading She drew back to avoid recognition; but they were too much occupied with each other, she observed, even to notice the occupant of the humble but high-priced taxi.

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

From this reading Madeline Spencer, for one of her sort, was exceptional in this: she always kept faith with the hand that paid her.

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

From this reading She drew back to avoid recognition; but they were too much occupied with each other, she observed, even to notice the occupant of the humble but high-priced taxi.

possessive form of “tomorrow” — the day after today

From this reading At Scott Circle their car swung westward and disappeared down Massachusetts Avenue; she turned eastward, toward tomorrow's rising sun, Union Station, and the rendezvous--with hate in her heart for the woman who had displaced her, and a firm resolve to square accounts at the first opportunity.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading She drew back to avoid recognition; but they were too much occupied with each other, she observed, even to notice the occupant of the humble but high-priced taxi.

in the direction of

From this reading At Scott Circle their car swung westward and disappeared down Massachusetts Avenue; she turned eastward, toward tomorrow's rising sun, Union Station, and the rendezvous--with hate in her heart for the woman who had displaced her, and a firm resolve to square accounts at the first opportunity.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading The balance was against her; and, be it man or woman, she always tried to balance up promptly and a little more--when the balancing did not interfere with the business on which she was employed.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading At Scott Circle their car swung westward and disappeared down Massachusetts Avenue; she turned eastward, toward tomorrow's rising sun, Union Station, and the rendezvous--with hate in her heart for the woman who had displaced her, and a firm resolve to square accounts at the first opportunity.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading At Scott Circle their car swung westward and disappeared down Massachusetts Avenue; she turned eastward, toward tomorrow's rising sun, Union Station, and the rendezvous--with hate in her heart for the woman who had displaced her, and a firm resolve to square accounts at the first opportunity.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The balance was against her; and, be it man or woman, she always tried to balance up promptly and a little more--when the balancing did not interfere with the business on which she was employed.

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

From this reading Mrs. Clephane might be innocent, likely was innocent of any intention to come between Harleston and her, but that did not relieve Mrs. Clephane from punishment, nor herself from the chagrin of defeat and the sorrow of blasted hopes.

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

From this reading She drew back to avoid recognition; but they were too much occupied with each other, she observed, even to notice the occupant of the humble but high-priced taxi.

toward the west

From this reading At Scott Circle their car swung westward and disappeared down Massachusetts Avenue; she turned eastward, toward tomorrow's rising sun, Union Station, and the rendezvous--with hate in her heart for the woman who had displaced her, and a firm resolve to square accounts at the first opportunity.

at the time that

From this reading The balance was against her; and, be it man or woman, she always tried to balance up promptly and a little more--when the balancing did not interfere with the business on which she was employed.

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

From this reading The balance was against her; and, be it man or woman, she always tried to balance up promptly and a little more--when the balancing did not interfere with the business on which she was employed.

which person or people

From this reading At Scott Circle their car swung westward and disappeared down Massachusetts Avenue; she turned eastward, toward tomorrow's rising sun, Union Station, and the rendezvous--with hate in her heart for the woman who had displaced her, and a firm resolve to square accounts at the first opportunity.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She drew back to avoid recognition; but they were too much occupied with each other, she observed, even to notice the occupant of the humble but high-priced taxi.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading At Scott Circle their car swung westward and disappeared down Massachusetts Avenue; she turned eastward, toward tomorrow's rising sun, Union Station, and the rendezvous--with hate in her heart for the woman who had displaced her, and a firm resolve to square accounts at the first opportunity.