Chapter XXXII

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

From this reading ESSIE I That simile of Mr. Wriford's condition in these days to one who, rearranging the furniture of his room, stares in constant bafflement at a bare corner and can by no means determine with what to fill it, may be advanced a further step.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading ESSIE I That simile of Mr. Wriford's condition in these days to one who, rearranging the furniture of his room, stares in constant bafflement at a bare corner and can by no means determine with what to fill it, may be advanced a further step.

later than; following

From this reading A Saturday evening was the day: a July evening, cool and still--very grateful and inviting after oppressive heat through morning and afternoon; a breeze come up with nightfall.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading A Saturday evening was the day: a July evening, cool and still--very grateful and inviting after oppressive heat through morning and afternoon; a breeze come up with nightfall.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The decorator's eye, narrowly judging all the objects that are at his disposal, will in time, in a "better than nothing" spirit, turn more frequently to one, and presently he will try it: there came a time when it occurred to Mr. Wriford, dispassionately revolving the vacancy in his life, that there was one might fill it--Essie.

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

From this reading ESSIE I That simile of Mr. Wriford's condition in these days to one who, rearranging the furniture of his room, stares in constant bafflement at a bare corner and can by no means determine with what to fill it, may be advanced a further step.

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

From this reading The decorator's eye, narrowly judging all the objects that are at his disposal, will in time, in a "better than nothing" spirit, turn more frequently to one, and presently he will try it: there came a time when it occurred to Mr. Wriford, dispassionately revolving the vacancy in his life, that there was one might fill it--Essie.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading One day, and this was the beginning of the idea--not then conceived--Mr. Wriford asked Essie if he might take her for a walk.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ESSIE I That simile of Mr. Wriford's condition in these days to one who, rearranging the furniture of his room, stares in constant bafflement at a bare corner and can by no means determine with what to fill it, may be advanced a further step.

confusion resulting from failure to understand

From this reading ESSIE I That simile of Mr. Wriford's condition in these days to one who, rearranging the furniture of his room, stares in constant bafflement at a bare corner and can by no means determine with what to fill it, may be advanced a further step.

completely unclothed

From this reading ESSIE I That simile of Mr. Wriford's condition in these days to one who, rearranging the furniture of his room, stares in constant bafflement at a bare corner and can by no means determine with what to fill it, may be advanced a further step.

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

From this reading ESSIE I That simile of Mr. Wriford's condition in these days to one who, rearranging the furniture of his room, stares in constant bafflement at a bare corner and can by no means determine with what to fill it, may be advanced a further step.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading One day, and this was the beginning of the idea--not then conceived--Mr. Wriford asked Essie if he might take her for a walk.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading The decorator's eye, narrowly judging all the objects that are at his disposal, will in time, in a "better than nothing" spirit, turn more frequently to one, and presently he will try it: there came a time when it occurred to Mr. Wriford, dispassionately revolving the vacancy in his life, that there was one might fill it--Essie.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading A Saturday evening was the day: a July evening, cool and still--very grateful and inviting after oppressive heat through morning and afternoon; a breeze come up with nightfall.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading ESSIE I That simile of Mr. Wriford's condition in these days to one who, rearranging the furniture of his room, stares in constant bafflement at a bare corner and can by no means determine with what to fill it, may be advanced a further step.

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

From this reading The decorator's eye, narrowly judging all the objects that are at his disposal, will in time, in a "better than nothing" spirit, turn more frequently to one, and presently he will try it: there came a time when it occurred to Mr. Wriford, dispassionately revolving the vacancy in his life, that there was one might fill it--Essie.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading ESSIE I That simile of Mr. Wriford's condition in these days to one who, rearranging the furniture of his room, stares in constant bafflement at a bare corner and can by no means determine with what to fill it, may be advanced a further step.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading There was no preparation class at Tower House on Saturdays.

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

From this reading A Saturday evening was the day: a July evening, cool and still--very grateful and inviting after oppressive heat through morning and afternoon; a breeze come up with nightfall.

past form of “conceive” — have the idea for

From this reading One day, and this was the beginning of the idea--not then conceived--Mr. Wriford asked Essie if he might take her for a walk.

a state at a particular time

From this reading ESSIE I That simile of Mr. Wriford's condition in these days to one who, rearranging the furniture of his room, stares in constant bafflement at a bare corner and can by no means determine with what to fill it, may be advanced a further step.

unvarying in nature

From this reading ESSIE I That simile of Mr. Wriford's condition in these days to one who, rearranging the furniture of his room, stares in constant bafflement at a bare corner and can by no means determine with what to fill it, may be advanced a further step.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading A Saturday evening was the day: a July evening, cool and still--very grateful and inviting after oppressive heat through morning and afternoon; a breeze come up with nightfall.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading ESSIE I That simile of Mr. Wriford's condition in these days to one who, rearranging the furniture of his room, stares in constant bafflement at a bare corner and can by no means determine with what to fill it, may be advanced a further step.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading One day, and this was the beginning of the idea--not then conceived--Mr. Wriford asked Essie if he might take her for a walk.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading ESSIE I That simile of Mr. Wriford's condition in these days to one who, rearranging the furniture of his room, stares in constant bafflement at a bare corner and can by no means determine with what to fill it, may be advanced a further step.

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

From this reading The decorator's eye, narrowly judging all the objects that are at his disposal, will in time, in a "better than nothing" spirit, turn more frequently to one, and presently he will try it: there came a time when it occurred to Mr. Wriford, dispassionately revolving the vacancy in his life, that there was one might fill it--Essie.

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading ESSIE I That simile of Mr. Wriford's condition in these days to one who, rearranging the furniture of his room, stares in constant bafflement at a bare corner and can by no means determine with what to fill it, may be advanced a further step.

in an impartially dispassionate manner

From this reading The decorator's eye, narrowly judging all the objects that are at his disposal, will in time, in a "better than nothing" spirit, turn more frequently to one, and presently he will try it: there came a time when it occurred to Mr. Wriford, dispassionately revolving the vacancy in his life, that there was one might fill it--Essie.

the power to use something or someone

From this reading The decorator's eye, narrowly judging all the objects that are at his disposal, will in time, in a "better than nothing" spirit, turn more frequently to one, and presently he will try it: there came a time when it occurred to Mr. Wriford, dispassionately revolving the vacancy in his life, that there was one might fill it--Essie.

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

From this reading ESSIE I That simile of Mr. Wriford's condition in these days to one who, rearranging the furniture of his room, stares in constant bafflement at a bare corner and can by no means determine with what to fill it, may be advanced a further step.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading A Saturday evening was the day: a July evening, cool and still--very grateful and inviting after oppressive heat through morning and afternoon; a breeze come up with nightfall.

the organ of sight

From this reading The decorator's eye, narrowly judging all the objects that are at his disposal, will in time, in a "better than nothing" spirit, turn more frequently to one, and presently he will try it: there came a time when it occurred to Mr. Wriford, dispassionately revolving the vacancy in his life, that there was one might fill it--Essie.

make full, also in a metaphorical sense

From this reading ESSIE I That simile of Mr. Wriford's condition in these days to one who, rearranging the furniture of his room, stares in constant bafflement at a bare corner and can by no means determine with what to fill it, may be advanced a further step.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading One day, and this was the beginning of the idea--not then conceived--Mr. Wriford asked Essie if he might take her for a walk.

many times at short intervals

From this reading The decorator's eye, narrowly judging all the objects that are at his disposal, will in time, in a "better than nothing" spirit, turn more frequently to one, and presently he will try it: there came a time when it occurred to Mr. Wriford, dispassionately revolving the vacancy in his life, that there was one might fill it--Essie.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading ESSIE I That simile of Mr. Wriford's condition in these days to one who, rearranging the furniture of his room, stares in constant bafflement at a bare corner and can by no means determine with what to fill it, may be advanced a further step.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading ESSIE I That simile of Mr. Wriford's condition in these days to one who, rearranging the furniture of his room, stares in constant bafflement at a bare corner and can by no means determine with what to fill it, may be advanced a further step.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading A Saturday evening was the day: a July evening, cool and still--very grateful and inviting after oppressive heat through morning and afternoon; a breeze come up with nightfall.

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

From this reading The decorator's eye, narrowly judging all the objects that are at his disposal, will in time, in a "better than nothing" spirit, turn more frequently to one, and presently he will try it: there came a time when it occurred to Mr. Wriford, dispassionately revolving the vacancy in his life, that there was one might fill it--Essie.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading A Saturday evening was the day: a July evening, cool and still--very grateful and inviting after oppressive heat through morning and afternoon; a breeze come up with nightfall.

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

From this reading One day, and this was the beginning of the idea--not then conceived--Mr. Wriford asked Essie if he might take her for a walk.

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

From this reading ESSIE I That simile of Mr. Wriford's condition in these days to one who, rearranging the furniture of his room, stares in constant bafflement at a bare corner and can by no means determine with what to fill it, may be advanced a further step.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading There was no preparation class at Tower House on Saturdays.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading ESSIE I That simile of Mr. Wriford's condition in these days to one who, rearranging the furniture of his room, stares in constant bafflement at a bare corner and can by no means determine with what to fill it, may be advanced a further step.

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

From this reading One day, and this was the beginning of the idea--not then conceived--Mr. Wriford asked Essie if he might take her for a walk.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading One day, and this was the beginning of the idea--not then conceived--Mr. Wriford asked Essie if he might take her for a walk.

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

From this reading ESSIE I That simile of Mr. Wriford's condition in these days to one who, rearranging the furniture of his room, stares in constant bafflement at a bare corner and can by no means determine with what to fill it, may be advanced a further step.

attractive and tempting

From this reading A Saturday evening was the day: a July evening, cool and still--very grateful and inviting after oppressive heat through morning and afternoon; a breeze come up with nightfall.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading ESSIE I That simile of Mr. Wriford's condition in these days to one who, rearranging the furniture of his room, stares in constant bafflement at a bare corner and can by no means determine with what to fill it, may be advanced a further step.

the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions

From this reading The decorator's eye, narrowly judging all the objects that are at his disposal, will in time, in a "better than nothing" spirit, turn more frequently to one, and presently he will try it: there came a time when it occurred to Mr. Wriford, dispassionately revolving the vacancy in his life, that there was one might fill it--Essie.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading A Saturday evening was the day: a July evening, cool and still--very grateful and inviting after oppressive heat through morning and afternoon; a breeze come up with nightfall.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The decorator's eye, narrowly judging all the objects that are at his disposal, will in time, in a "better than nothing" spirit, turn more frequently to one, and presently he will try it: there came a time when it occurred to Mr. Wriford, dispassionately revolving the vacancy in his life, that there was one might fill it--Essie.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading ESSIE I That simile of Mr. Wriford's condition in these days to one who, rearranging the furniture of his room, stares in constant bafflement at a bare corner and can by no means determine with what to fill it, may be advanced a further step.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading ESSIE I That simile of Mr. Wriford's condition in these days to one who, rearranging the furniture of his room, stares in constant bafflement at a bare corner and can by no means determine with what to fill it, may be advanced a further step.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The decorator's eye, narrowly judging all the objects that are at his disposal, will in time, in a "better than nothing" spirit, turn more frequently to one, and presently he will try it: there came a time when it occurred to Mr. Wriford, dispassionately revolving the vacancy in his life, that there was one might fill it--Essie.

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

From this reading The decorator's eye, narrowly judging all the objects that are at his disposal, will in time, in a "better than nothing" spirit, turn more frequently to one, and presently he will try it: there came a time when it occurred to Mr. Wriford, dispassionately revolving the vacancy in his life, that there was one might fill it--Essie.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A Saturday evening was the day: a July evening, cool and still--very grateful and inviting after oppressive heat through morning and afternoon; a breeze come up with nightfall.

a form of address for a man

From this reading ESSIE I That simile of Mr. Wriford's condition in these days to one who, rearranging the furniture of his room, stares in constant bafflement at a bare corner and can by no means determine with what to fill it, may be advanced a further step.

in a narrow manner; not allowing for exceptions

From this reading The decorator's eye, narrowly judging all the objects that are at his disposal, will in time, in a "better than nothing" spirit, turn more frequently to one, and presently he will try it: there came a time when it occurred to Mr. Wriford, dispassionately revolving the vacancy in his life, that there was one might fill it--Essie.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading A Saturday evening was the day: a July evening, cool and still--very grateful and inviting after oppressive heat through morning and afternoon; a breeze come up with nightfall.

not any; not one

From this reading ESSIE I That simile of Mr. Wriford's condition in these days to one who, rearranging the furniture of his room, stares in constant bafflement at a bare corner and can by no means determine with what to fill it, may be advanced a further step.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading One day, and this was the beginning of the idea--not then conceived--Mr. Wriford asked Essie if he might take her for a walk.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading The decorator's eye, narrowly judging all the objects that are at his disposal, will in time, in a "better than nothing" spirit, turn more frequently to one, and presently he will try it: there came a time when it occurred to Mr. Wriford, dispassionately revolving the vacancy in his life, that there was one might fill it--Essie.

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading The decorator's eye, narrowly judging all the objects that are at his disposal, will in time, in a "better than nothing" spirit, turn more frequently to one, and presently he will try it: there came a time when it occurred to Mr. Wriford, dispassionately revolving the vacancy in his life, that there was one might fill it--Essie.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading The decorator's eye, narrowly judging all the objects that are at his disposal, will in time, in a "better than nothing" spirit, turn more frequently to one, and presently he will try it: there came a time when it occurred to Mr. Wriford, dispassionately revolving the vacancy in his life, that there was one might fill it--Essie.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ESSIE I That simile of Mr. Wriford's condition in these days to one who, rearranging the furniture of his room, stares in constant bafflement at a bare corner and can by no means determine with what to fill it, may be advanced a further step.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There was no preparation class at Tower House on Saturdays.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading ESSIE I That simile of Mr. Wriford's condition in these days to one who, rearranging the furniture of his room, stares in constant bafflement at a bare corner and can by no means determine with what to fill it, may be advanced a further step.

weighing heavily on the senses or spirit

From this reading A Saturday evening was the day: a July evening, cool and still--very grateful and inviting after oppressive heat through morning and afternoon; a breeze come up with nightfall.

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading There was no preparation class at Tower House on Saturdays.

in the near future

From this reading The decorator's eye, narrowly judging all the objects that are at his disposal, will in time, in a "better than nothing" spirit, turn more frequently to one, and presently he will try it: there came a time when it occurred to Mr. Wriford, dispassionately revolving the vacancy in his life, that there was one might fill it--Essie.

-ing form of “rearrange” — put into a new order or arrangement

From this reading ESSIE I That simile of Mr. Wriford's condition in these days to one who, rearranging the furniture of his room, stares in constant bafflement at a bare corner and can by no means determine with what to fill it, may be advanced a further step.

-ing form of “revolve” — turn on or around an axis or a center

From this reading The decorator's eye, narrowly judging all the objects that are at his disposal, will in time, in a "better than nothing" spirit, turn more frequently to one, and presently he will try it: there came a time when it occurred to Mr. Wriford, dispassionately revolving the vacancy in his life, that there was one might fill it--Essie.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading ESSIE I That simile of Mr. Wriford's condition in these days to one who, rearranging the furniture of his room, stares in constant bafflement at a bare corner and can by no means determine with what to fill it, may be advanced a further step.

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

From this reading A Saturday evening was the day: a July evening, cool and still--very grateful and inviting after oppressive heat through morning and afternoon; a breeze come up with nightfall.

plural of “saturday” — the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading There was no preparation class at Tower House on Saturdays.

a figure of speech that expresses a resemblance between things of different kinds (usually formed with “like” or “as”)

From this reading ESSIE I That simile of Mr. Wriford's condition in these days to one who, rearranging the furniture of his room, stares in constant bafflement at a bare corner and can by no means determine with what to fill it, may be advanced a further step.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading The decorator's eye, narrowly judging all the objects that are at his disposal, will in time, in a "better than nothing" spirit, turn more frequently to one, and presently he will try it: there came a time when it occurred to Mr. Wriford, dispassionately revolving the vacancy in his life, that there was one might fill it--Essie.

plural of “stare” — a fixed look with eyes open wide

From this reading ESSIE I That simile of Mr. Wriford's condition in these days to one who, rearranging the furniture of his room, stares in constant bafflement at a bare corner and can by no means determine with what to fill it, may be advanced a further step.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading ESSIE I That simile of Mr. Wriford's condition in these days to one who, rearranging the furniture of his room, stares in constant bafflement at a bare corner and can by no means determine with what to fill it, may be advanced a further step.

not in physical motion

From this reading A Saturday evening was the day: a July evening, cool and still--very grateful and inviting after oppressive heat through morning and afternoon; a breeze come up with nightfall.

carry out

From this reading One day, and this was the beginning of the idea--not then conceived--Mr. Wriford asked Essie if he might take her for a walk.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The decorator's eye, narrowly judging all the objects that are at his disposal, will in time, in a "better than nothing" spirit, turn more frequently to one, and presently he will try it: there came a time when it occurred to Mr. Wriford, dispassionately revolving the vacancy in his life, that there was one might fill it--Essie.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ESSIE I That simile of Mr. Wriford's condition in these days to one who, rearranging the furniture of his room, stares in constant bafflement at a bare corner and can by no means determine with what to fill it, may be advanced a further step.

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

From this reading ESSIE I That simile of Mr. Wriford's condition in these days to one who, rearranging the furniture of his room, stares in constant bafflement at a bare corner and can by no means determine with what to fill it, may be advanced a further step.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading One day, and this was the beginning of the idea--not then conceived--Mr. Wriford asked Essie if he might take her for a walk.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The decorator's eye, narrowly judging all the objects that are at his disposal, will in time, in a "better than nothing" spirit, turn more frequently to one, and presently he will try it: there came a time when it occurred to Mr. Wriford, dispassionately revolving the vacancy in his life, that there was one might fill it--Essie.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading ESSIE I That simile of Mr. Wriford's condition in these days to one who, rearranging the furniture of his room, stares in constant bafflement at a bare corner and can by no means determine with what to fill it, may be advanced a further step.

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

From this reading One day, and this was the beginning of the idea--not then conceived--Mr. Wriford asked Essie if he might take her for a walk.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A Saturday evening was the day: a July evening, cool and still--very grateful and inviting after oppressive heat through morning and afternoon; a breeze come up with nightfall.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The decorator's eye, narrowly judging all the objects that are at his disposal, will in time, in a "better than nothing" spirit, turn more frequently to one, and presently he will try it: there came a time when it occurred to Mr. Wriford, dispassionately revolving the vacancy in his life, that there was one might fill it--Essie.

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

From this reading ESSIE I That simile of Mr. Wriford's condition in these days to one who, rearranging the furniture of his room, stares in constant bafflement at a bare corner and can by no means determine with what to fill it, may be advanced a further step.

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

From this reading There was no preparation class at Tower House on Saturdays.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading The decorator's eye, narrowly judging all the objects that are at his disposal, will in time, in a "better than nothing" spirit, turn more frequently to one, and presently he will try it: there came a time when it occurred to Mr. Wriford, dispassionately revolving the vacancy in his life, that there was one might fill it--Essie.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading The decorator's eye, narrowly judging all the objects that are at his disposal, will in time, in a "better than nothing" spirit, turn more frequently to one, and presently he will try it: there came a time when it occurred to Mr. Wriford, dispassionately revolving the vacancy in his life, that there was one might fill it--Essie.

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

From this reading A Saturday evening was the day: a July evening, cool and still--very grateful and inviting after oppressive heat through morning and afternoon; a breeze come up with nightfall.

being unoccupied

From this reading The decorator's eye, narrowly judging all the objects that are at his disposal, will in time, in a "better than nothing" spirit, turn more frequently to one, and presently he will try it: there came a time when it occurred to Mr. Wriford, dispassionately revolving the vacancy in his life, that there was one might fill it--Essie.

precisely as stated

From this reading A Saturday evening was the day: a July evening, cool and still--very grateful and inviting after oppressive heat through morning and afternoon; a breeze come up with nightfall.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading One day, and this was the beginning of the idea--not then conceived--Mr. Wriford asked Essie if he might take her for a walk.

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

From this reading The decorator's eye, narrowly judging all the objects that are at his disposal, will in time, in a "better than nothing" spirit, turn more frequently to one, and presently he will try it: there came a time when it occurred to Mr. Wriford, dispassionately revolving the vacancy in his life, that there was one might fill it--Essie.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading ESSIE I That simile of Mr. Wriford's condition in these days to one who, rearranging the furniture of his room, stares in constant bafflement at a bare corner and can by no means determine with what to fill it, may be advanced a further step.

at the time that

From this reading The decorator's eye, narrowly judging all the objects that are at his disposal, will in time, in a "better than nothing" spirit, turn more frequently to one, and presently he will try it: there came a time when it occurred to Mr. Wriford, dispassionately revolving the vacancy in his life, that there was one might fill it--Essie.

which person or people

From this reading ESSIE I That simile of Mr. Wriford's condition in these days to one who, rearranging the furniture of his room, stares in constant bafflement at a bare corner and can by no means determine with what to fill it, may be advanced a further step.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The decorator's eye, narrowly judging all the objects that are at his disposal, will in time, in a "better than nothing" spirit, turn more frequently to one, and presently he will try it: there came a time when it occurred to Mr. Wriford, dispassionately revolving the vacancy in his life, that there was one might fill it--Essie.

in the company of; together with

From this reading ESSIE I That simile of Mr. Wriford's condition in these days to one who, rearranging the furniture of his room, stares in constant bafflement at a bare corner and can by no means determine with what to fill it, may be advanced a further step.

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

From this reading The decorator's eye, narrowly judging all the objects that are at his disposal, will in time, in a "better than nothing" spirit, turn more frequently to one, and presently he will try it: there came a time when it occurred to Mr. Wriford, dispassionately revolving the vacancy in his life, that there was one might fill it--Essie.

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

From this reading ESSIE I That simile of Mr. Wriford's condition in these days to one who, rearranging the furniture of his room, stares in constant bafflement at a bare corner and can by no means determine with what to fill it, may be advanced a further step.