adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Before breakfast her return was known from, one end of the Castle Inn to the other; within half an hour a score had private information.
advantagenounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading DORMITAT HOMERUS If Julia's return in the middle of the night balked the curiosity of some who would fain have had her set down at the door that they might enjoy her confusion as she passed through the portico, it had the advantage, appreciated by others, of leaving room for conjecture.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Sir George had brought her back, after marrying her at Salisbury.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Before breakfast her return was known from, one end of the Castle Inn to the other; within half an hour a score had private information.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The attorney had brought her back, and both were in custody, charged with stealing Sir George's title-deeds.
appreciatedadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading DORMITAT HOMERUS If Julia's return in the middle of the night balked the curiosity of some who would fain have had her set down at the door that they might enjoy her confusion as she passed through the portico, it had the advantage, appreciated by others, of leaving room for conjecture.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DORMITAT HOMERUS If Julia's return in the middle of the night balked the curiosity of some who would fain have had her set down at the door that they might enjoy her confusion as she passed through the portico, it had the advantage, appreciated by others, of leaving room for conjecture.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DORMITAT HOMERUS If Julia's return in the middle of the night balked the curiosity of some who would fain have had her set down at the door that they might enjoy her confusion as she passed through the portico, it had the advantage, appreciated by others, of leaving room for conjecture.
attorneynounUS /əˈtɜːrni/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading The attorney had brought her back, and both were in custody, charged with stealing Sir George's title-deeds.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Sir George had brought her back, after marrying her at Salisbury.
balkedverbUS /bɔːkt/
past form of “balk” — refuse to comply
From this reading DORMITAT HOMERUS If Julia's return in the middle of the night balked the curiosity of some who would fain have had her set down at the door that they might enjoy her confusion as she passed through the portico, it had the advantage, appreciated by others, of leaving room for conjecture.
BeforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before breakfast her return was known from, one end of the Castle Inn to the other; within half an hour a score had private information.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading The attorney had brought her back, and both were in custody, charged with stealing Sir George's title-deeds.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Before breakfast her return was known from, one end of the Castle Inn to the other; within half an hour a score had private information.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Sir George had brought her back, after marrying her at Salisbury.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading DORMITAT HOMERUS If Julia's return in the middle of the night balked the curiosity of some who would fain have had her set down at the door that they might enjoy her confusion as she passed through the portico, it had the advantage, appreciated by others, of leaving room for conjecture.
Calne
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From this reading Mr. Thomasson had brought her back; he had wedded her at Calne, the reverend gentleman himself performing the ceremony with a curtain-ring at a quarter before midnight, in the presence of two chambermaids, in a room hung with drab moreen.
CastlenounUS /ˈkæsəl/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Before breakfast her return was known from, one end of the Castle Inn to the other; within half an hour a score had private information.
ceremonynounUS /ˈserəmoʊni/
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading Mr. Thomasson had brought her back; he had wedded her at Calne, the reverend gentleman himself performing the ceremony with a curtain-ring at a quarter before midnight, in the presence of two chambermaids, in a room hung with drab moreen.
chambermaids
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From this reading Mr. Thomasson had brought her back; he had wedded her at Calne, the reverend gentleman himself performing the ceremony with a curtain-ring at a quarter before midnight, in the presence of two chambermaids, in a room hung with drab moreen.
chargedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrdʒd/
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading The attorney had brought her back, and both were in custody, charged with stealing Sir George's title-deeds.
confusionnounUS /kənˈfjuːʒən/
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading DORMITAT HOMERUS If Julia's return in the middle of the night balked the curiosity of some who would fain have had her set down at the door that they might enjoy her confusion as she passed through the portico, it had the advantage, appreciated by others, of leaving room for conjecture.
conjecturenounUS /kənˈdʒektʃər/
a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)
From this reading DORMITAT HOMERUS If Julia's return in the middle of the night balked the curiosity of some who would fain have had her set down at the door that they might enjoy her confusion as she passed through the portico, it had the advantage, appreciated by others, of leaving room for conjecture.
curiositynounUS /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsəti/
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading DORMITAT HOMERUS If Julia's return in the middle of the night balked the curiosity of some who would fain have had her set down at the door that they might enjoy her confusion as she passed through the portico, it had the advantage, appreciated by others, of leaving room for conjecture.
curtain-ring
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From this reading Mr. Thomasson had brought her back; he had wedded her at Calne, the reverend gentleman himself performing the ceremony with a curtain-ring at a quarter before midnight, in the presence of two chambermaids, in a room hung with drab moreen.
custodynounUS /ˈkʌstədi/
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
From this reading The attorney had brought her back, and both were in custody, charged with stealing Sir George's title-deeds.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading DORMITAT HOMERUS If Julia's return in the middle of the night balked the curiosity of some who would fain have had her set down at the door that they might enjoy her confusion as she passed through the portico, it had the advantage, appreciated by others, of leaving room for conjecture.
DORMITAT
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From this reading DORMITAT HOMERUS If Julia's return in the middle of the night balked the curiosity of some who would fain have had her set down at the door that they might enjoy her confusion as she passed through the portico, it had the advantage, appreciated by others, of leaving room for conjecture.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading DORMITAT HOMERUS If Julia's return in the middle of the night balked the curiosity of some who would fain have had her set down at the door that they might enjoy her confusion as she passed through the portico, it had the advantage, appreciated by others, of leaving room for conjecture.
drabadjectiveUS /dræb/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading Mr. Thomasson had brought her back; he had wedded her at Calne, the reverend gentleman himself performing the ceremony with a curtain-ring at a quarter before midnight, in the presence of two chambermaids, in a room hung with drab moreen.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Before breakfast her return was known from, one end of the Castle Inn to the other; within half an hour a score had private information.
enjoyverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪ/
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading DORMITAT HOMERUS If Julia's return in the middle of the night balked the curiosity of some who would fain have had her set down at the door that they might enjoy her confusion as she passed through the portico, it had the advantage, appreciated by others, of leaving room for conjecture.
fainadjectiveUS /feɪn/
having made preparations
From this reading DORMITAT HOMERUS If Julia's return in the middle of the night balked the curiosity of some who would fain have had her set down at the door that they might enjoy her confusion as she passed through the portico, it had the advantage, appreciated by others, of leaving room for conjecture.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DORMITAT HOMERUS If Julia's return in the middle of the night balked the curiosity of some who would fain have had her set down at the door that they might enjoy her confusion as she passed through the portico, it had the advantage, appreciated by others, of leaving room for conjecture.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Before breakfast her return was known from, one end of the Castle Inn to the other; within half an hour a score had private information.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading Mr. Thomasson had brought her back; he had wedded her at Calne, the reverend gentleman himself performing the ceremony with a curtain-ring at a quarter before midnight, in the presence of two chambermaids, in a room hung with drab moreen.
GeorgenounUS /dʒɔːrdʒ/
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Sir George had brought her back, after marrying her at Salisbury.
George'snounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdʒəz/
possessive form of “george” — Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading The attorney had brought her back, and both were in custody, charged with stealing Sir George's title-deeds.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DORMITAT HOMERUS If Julia's return in the middle of the night balked the curiosity of some who would fain have had her set down at the door that they might enjoy her confusion as she passed through the portico, it had the advantage, appreciated by others, of leaving room for conjecture.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Before breakfast her return was known from, one end of the Castle Inn to the other; within half an hour a score had private information.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading DORMITAT HOMERUS If Julia's return in the middle of the night balked the curiosity of some who would fain have had her set down at the door that they might enjoy her confusion as she passed through the portico, it had the advantage, appreciated by others, of leaving room for conjecture.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Thomasson had brought her back; he had wedded her at Calne, the reverend gentleman himself performing the ceremony with a curtain-ring at a quarter before midnight, in the presence of two chambermaids, in a room hung with drab moreen.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading DORMITAT HOMERUS If Julia's return in the middle of the night balked the curiosity of some who would fain have had her set down at the door that they might enjoy her confusion as she passed through the portico, it had the advantage, appreciated by others, of leaving room for conjecture.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mr. Thomasson had brought her back; he had wedded her at Calne, the reverend gentleman himself performing the ceremony with a curtain-ring at a quarter before midnight, in the presence of two chambermaids, in a room hung with drab moreen.
HOMERUS
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From this reading DORMITAT HOMERUS If Julia's return in the middle of the night balked the curiosity of some who would fain have had her set down at the door that they might enjoy her confusion as she passed through the portico, it had the advantage, appreciated by others, of leaving room for conjecture.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Before breakfast her return was known from, one end of the Castle Inn to the other; within half an hour a score had private information.
hungverbUS /hʌŋ/
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Mr. Thomasson had brought her back; he had wedded her at Calne, the reverend gentleman himself performing the ceremony with a curtain-ring at a quarter before midnight, in the presence of two chambermaids, in a room hung with drab moreen.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading DORMITAT HOMERUS If Julia's return in the middle of the night balked the curiosity of some who would fain have had her set down at the door that they might enjoy her confusion as she passed through the portico, it had the advantage, appreciated by others, of leaving room for conjecture.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DORMITAT HOMERUS If Julia's return in the middle of the night balked the curiosity of some who would fain have had her set down at the door that they might enjoy her confusion as she passed through the portico, it had the advantage, appreciated by others, of leaving room for conjecture.
informationnounUS /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/
a message received and understood
From this reading Before breakfast her return was known from, one end of the Castle Inn to the other; within half an hour a score had private information.
InnnounUS /ɪn/
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Before breakfast her return was known from, one end of the Castle Inn to the other; within half an hour a score had private information.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading DORMITAT HOMERUS If Julia's return in the middle of the night balked the curiosity of some who would fain have had her set down at the door that they might enjoy her confusion as she passed through the portico, it had the advantage, appreciated by others, of leaving room for conjecture.
Julia's
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From this reading DORMITAT HOMERUS If Julia's return in the middle of the night balked the curiosity of some who would fain have had her set down at the door that they might enjoy her confusion as she passed through the portico, it had the advantage, appreciated by others, of leaving room for conjecture.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Before breakfast her return was known from, one end of the Castle Inn to the other; within half an hour a score had private information.
leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading DORMITAT HOMERUS If Julia's return in the middle of the night balked the curiosity of some who would fain have had her set down at the door that they might enjoy her confusion as she passed through the portico, it had the advantage, appreciated by others, of leaving room for conjecture.
marryingverbUS /ˈmeriɪŋ/
-ing form of “marry” — take in marriage
From this reading Sir George had brought her back, after marrying her at Salisbury.
middlenounUS /ˈmɪdəl/
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading DORMITAT HOMERUS If Julia's return in the middle of the night balked the curiosity of some who would fain have had her set down at the door that they might enjoy her confusion as she passed through the portico, it had the advantage, appreciated by others, of leaving room for conjecture.
midnightnounUS /ˈmɪdnaɪt/
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading Mr. Thomasson had brought her back; he had wedded her at Calne, the reverend gentleman himself performing the ceremony with a curtain-ring at a quarter before midnight, in the presence of two chambermaids, in a room hung with drab moreen.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading DORMITAT HOMERUS If Julia's return in the middle of the night balked the curiosity of some who would fain have had her set down at the door that they might enjoy her confusion as she passed through the portico, it had the advantage, appreciated by others, of leaving room for conjecture.
moreennounUS /mɔːˈriːn/
a heavy fabric of wool (or wool and cotton) used mostly in upholstery or for curtains
From this reading Mr. Thomasson had brought her back; he had wedded her at Calne, the reverend gentleman himself performing the ceremony with a curtain-ring at a quarter before midnight, in the presence of two chambermaids, in a room hung with drab moreen.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Thomasson had brought her back; he had wedded her at Calne, the reverend gentleman himself performing the ceremony with a curtain-ring at a quarter before midnight, in the presence of two chambermaids, in a room hung with drab moreen.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading DORMITAT HOMERUS If Julia's return in the middle of the night balked the curiosity of some who would fain have had her set down at the door that they might enjoy her confusion as she passed through the portico, it had the advantage, appreciated by others, of leaving room for conjecture.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DORMITAT HOMERUS If Julia's return in the middle of the night balked the curiosity of some who would fain have had her set down at the door that they might enjoy her confusion as she passed through the portico, it had the advantage, appreciated by others, of leaving room for conjecture.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Before breakfast her return was known from, one end of the Castle Inn to the other; within half an hour a score had private information.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Before breakfast her return was known from, one end of the Castle Inn to the other; within half an hour a score had private information.
others
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From this reading DORMITAT HOMERUS If Julia's return in the middle of the night balked the curiosity of some who would fain have had her set down at the door that they might enjoy her confusion as she passed through the portico, it had the advantage, appreciated by others, of leaving room for conjecture.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading DORMITAT HOMERUS If Julia's return in the middle of the night balked the curiosity of some who would fain have had her set down at the door that they might enjoy her confusion as she passed through the portico, it had the advantage, appreciated by others, of leaving room for conjecture.
performingnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading Mr. Thomasson had brought her back; he had wedded her at Calne, the reverend gentleman himself performing the ceremony with a curtain-ring at a quarter before midnight, in the presence of two chambermaids, in a room hung with drab moreen.
porticonounUS /ˈpɔːrtəkoʊ/
a porch or entrance to a building consisting of a covered and often columned area
From this reading DORMITAT HOMERUS If Julia's return in the middle of the night balked the curiosity of some who would fain have had her set down at the door that they might enjoy her confusion as she passed through the portico, it had the advantage, appreciated by others, of leaving room for conjecture.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Mr. Thomasson had brought her back; he had wedded her at Calne, the reverend gentleman himself performing the ceremony with a curtain-ring at a quarter before midnight, in the presence of two chambermaids, in a room hung with drab moreen.
privateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Before breakfast her return was known from, one end of the Castle Inn to the other; within half an hour a score had private information.
quarternounUS /ˈkwɔːrtər/
one of four equal parts
From this reading Mr. Thomasson had brought her back; he had wedded her at Calne, the reverend gentleman himself performing the ceremony with a curtain-ring at a quarter before midnight, in the presence of two chambermaids, in a room hung with drab moreen.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading DORMITAT HOMERUS If Julia's return in the middle of the night balked the curiosity of some who would fain have had her set down at the door that they might enjoy her confusion as she passed through the portico, it had the advantage, appreciated by others, of leaving room for conjecture.
reverendnounUS /ˈrevərənd/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading Mr. Thomasson had brought her back; he had wedded her at Calne, the reverend gentleman himself performing the ceremony with a curtain-ring at a quarter before midnight, in the presence of two chambermaids, in a room hung with drab moreen.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading DORMITAT HOMERUS If Julia's return in the middle of the night balked the curiosity of some who would fain have had her set down at the door that they might enjoy her confusion as she passed through the portico, it had the advantage, appreciated by others, of leaving room for conjecture.
SalisburynounUS /ˈsælzbəri/
the capital and largest city of Zimbabwe
From this reading Sir George had brought her back, after marrying her at Salisbury.
scorenounUS /skɔːr/
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading Before breakfast her return was known from, one end of the Castle Inn to the other; within half an hour a score had private information.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading DORMITAT HOMERUS If Julia's return in the middle of the night balked the curiosity of some who would fain have had her set down at the door that they might enjoy her confusion as she passed through the portico, it had the advantage, appreciated by others, of leaving room for conjecture.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DORMITAT HOMERUS If Julia's return in the middle of the night balked the curiosity of some who would fain have had her set down at the door that they might enjoy her confusion as she passed through the portico, it had the advantage, appreciated by others, of leaving room for conjecture.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir George had brought her back, after marrying her at Salisbury.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading DORMITAT HOMERUS If Julia's return in the middle of the night balked the curiosity of some who would fain have had her set down at the door that they might enjoy her confusion as she passed through the portico, it had the advantage, appreciated by others, of leaving room for conjecture.
stealingnounUS /ˈstiːlɪŋ/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading The attorney had brought her back, and both were in custody, charged with stealing Sir George's title-deeds.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DORMITAT HOMERUS If Julia's return in the middle of the night balked the curiosity of some who would fain have had her set down at the door that they might enjoy her confusion as she passed through the portico, it had the advantage, appreciated by others, of leaving room for conjecture.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DORMITAT HOMERUS If Julia's return in the middle of the night balked the curiosity of some who would fain have had her set down at the door that they might enjoy her confusion as she passed through the portico, it had the advantage, appreciated by others, of leaving room for conjecture.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DORMITAT HOMERUS If Julia's return in the middle of the night balked the curiosity of some who would fain have had her set down at the door that they might enjoy her confusion as she passed through the portico, it had the advantage, appreciated by others, of leaving room for conjecture.
Thomasson
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From this reading Mr. Thomasson had brought her back; he had wedded her at Calne, the reverend gentleman himself performing the ceremony with a curtain-ring at a quarter before midnight, in the presence of two chambermaids, in a room hung with drab moreen.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading DORMITAT HOMERUS If Julia's return in the middle of the night balked the curiosity of some who would fain have had her set down at the door that they might enjoy her confusion as she passed through the portico, it had the advantage, appreciated by others, of leaving room for conjecture.
title-deeds
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From this reading The attorney had brought her back, and both were in custody, charged with stealing Sir George's title-deeds.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before breakfast her return was known from, one end of the Castle Inn to the other; within half an hour a score had private information.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Mr. Thomasson had brought her back; he had wedded her at Calne, the reverend gentleman himself performing the ceremony with a curtain-ring at a quarter before midnight, in the presence of two chambermaids, in a room hung with drab moreen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Before breakfast her return was known from, one end of the Castle Inn to the other; within half an hour a score had private information.
weddedadjectiveUS /ˈwedɪd/
having been taken in marriage
From this reading Mr. Thomasson had brought her back; he had wedded her at Calne, the reverend gentleman himself performing the ceremony with a curtain-ring at a quarter before midnight, in the presence of two chambermaids, in a room hung with drab moreen.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The attorney had brought her back, and both were in custody, charged with stealing Sir George's title-deeds.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading DORMITAT HOMERUS If Julia's return in the middle of the night balked the curiosity of some who would fain have had her set down at the door that they might enjoy her confusion as she passed through the portico, it had the advantage, appreciated by others, of leaving room for conjecture.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The attorney had brought her back, and both were in custody, charged with stealing Sir George's title-deeds.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Before breakfast her return was known from, one end of the Castle Inn to the other; within half an hour a score had private information.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading DORMITAT HOMERUS If Julia's return in the middle of the night balked the curiosity of some who would fain have had her set down at the door that they might enjoy her confusion as she passed through the portico, it had the advantage, appreciated by others, of leaving room for conjecture.
