used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I am embroidering C.A.W. upon all of them," said Caroline seriously, and not in the least offended, stopping to look over the top of her round spectacles for a moment at the crown of Isobel’s fluffy head bending over the newspaper.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They each wanted to do some shopping, and Isobel wanted to make inquiries about a ’Dancing Academy’ advertised in the local paper.
AcademynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading They each wanted to do some shopping, and Isobel wanted to make inquiries about a ’Dancing Academy’ advertised in the local paper.
advertisedadjectiveUS /ˈædvərtaɪzd/
called to public attention
From this reading They each wanted to do some shopping, and Isobel wanted to make inquiries about a ’Dancing Academy’ advertised in the local paper.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading *CHAPTER VIII* *WHICH CONCERNS A VISIT TO INCHMOOR AND A WOMAN WITH A LIMP* The following day was dry, with a hint of sunshine in the air, which tempted the four girls to plan a four-mile walk over the hills to Inchmoor, the nearest market town.
(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 "I am embroidering C.A.W. upon all of them," said Caroline seriously, and not in the least offended, stopping to look over the top of her round spectacles for a moment at the crown of Isobel’s fluffy head bending over the newspaper.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am embroidering C.A.W. upon all of them," said Caroline seriously, and not in the least offended, stopping to look over the top of her round spectacles for a moment at the crown of Isobel’s fluffy head bending over the newspaper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I am embroidering C.A.W. upon all of them," said Caroline seriously, and not in the least offended, stopping to look over the top of her round spectacles for a moment at the crown of Isobel’s fluffy head bending over the newspaper.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as she was inside she locked the door, and throwing herself on the bed she began to cry, her face buried in the pillow to stifle the sound of her sobs.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I am embroidering C.A.W. upon all of them," said Caroline seriously, and not in the least offended, stopping to look over the top of her round spectacles for a moment at the crown of Isobel’s fluffy head bending over the newspaper.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading At the first opportunity to slip away unobserved Beryl made her way up to her bedroom.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading As soon as she was inside she locked the door, and throwing herself on the bed she began to cry, her face buried in the pillow to stifle the sound of her sobs.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading At the first opportunity to slip away unobserved Beryl made her way up to her bedroom.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As soon as she was inside she locked the door, and throwing herself on the bed she began to cry, her face buried in the pillow to stifle the sound of her sobs.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading "I am embroidering C.A.W. upon all of them," said Caroline seriously, and not in the least offended, stopping to look over the top of her round spectacles for a moment at the crown of Isobel’s fluffy head bending over the newspaper.
BerylnounUS /ˈberəl/
the chief source of beryllium; colored transparent varieties are valued as gems
From this reading At the first opportunity to slip away unobserved Beryl made her way up to her bedroom.
placed in a grave
From this reading As soon as she was inside she locked the door, and throwing herself on the bed she began to cry, her face buried in the pillow to stifle the sound of her sobs.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading "I am embroidering C.A.W. upon all of them," said Caroline seriously, and not in the least offended, stopping to look over the top of her round spectacles for a moment at the crown of Isobel’s fluffy head bending over the newspaper.
CarolineadjectiveUS /ˈkerəlaɪn/
of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England
From this reading "I am embroidering C.A.W. upon all of them," said Caroline seriously, and not in the least offended, stopping to look over the top of her round spectacles for a moment at the crown of Isobel’s fluffy head bending over the newspaper.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading *CHAPTER VIII* *WHICH CONCERNS A VISIT TO INCHMOOR AND A WOMAN WITH A LIMP* The following day was dry, with a hint of sunshine in the air, which tempted the four girls to plan a four-mile walk over the hills to Inchmoor, the nearest market town.
CONCERNSnounUS /kənˈsɜːrnz/
plural of “concern” — something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading *CHAPTER VIII* *WHICH CONCERNS A VISIT TO INCHMOOR AND A WOMAN WITH A LIMP* The following day was dry, with a hint of sunshine in the air, which tempted the four girls to plan a four-mile walk over the hills to Inchmoor, the nearest market town.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading "I am embroidering C.A.W. upon all of them," said Caroline seriously, and not in the least offended, stopping to look over the top of her round spectacles for a moment at the crown of Isobel’s fluffy head bending over the newspaper.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading As soon as she was inside she locked the door, and throwing herself on the bed she began to cry, her face buried in the pillow to stifle the sound of her sobs.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading They each wanted to do some shopping, and Isobel wanted to make inquiries about a ’Dancing Academy’ advertised in the local paper.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading *CHAPTER VIII* *WHICH CONCERNS A VISIT TO INCHMOOR AND A WOMAN WITH A LIMP* The following day was dry, with a hint of sunshine in the air, which tempted the four girls to plan a four-mile walk over the hills to Inchmoor, the nearest market town.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading They each wanted to do some shopping, and Isobel wanted to make inquiries about a ’Dancing Academy’ advertised in the local paper.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As soon as she was inside she locked the door, and throwing herself on the bed she began to cry, her face buried in the pillow to stifle the sound of her sobs.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading *CHAPTER VIII* *WHICH CONCERNS A VISIT TO INCHMOOR AND A WOMAN WITH A LIMP* The following day was dry, with a hint of sunshine in the air, which tempted the four girls to plan a four-mile walk over the hills to Inchmoor, the nearest market town.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading They each wanted to do some shopping, and Isobel wanted to make inquiries about a ’Dancing Academy’ advertised in the local paper.
embroideringverbUS /emˈbrɔɪdərɪŋ/
-ing form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework
From this reading "I am embroidering C.A.W. upon all of them," said Caroline seriously, and not in the least offended, stopping to look over the top of her round spectacles for a moment at the crown of Isobel’s fluffy head bending over the newspaper.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading As soon as she was inside she locked the door, and throwing herself on the bed she began to cry, her face buried in the pillow to stifle the sound of her sobs.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At the first opportunity to slip away unobserved Beryl made her way up to her bedroom.
fluffyadjectiveUS /ˈflʌfi/
like down or as soft as down
From this reading "I am embroidering C.A.W. upon all of them," said Caroline seriously, and not in the least offended, stopping to look over the top of her round spectacles for a moment at the crown of Isobel’s fluffy head bending over the newspaper.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading *CHAPTER VIII* *WHICH CONCERNS A VISIT TO INCHMOOR AND A WOMAN WITH A LIMP* The following day was dry, with a hint of sunshine in the air, which tempted the four girls to plan a four-mile walk over the hills to Inchmoor, the nearest market town.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I am embroidering C.A.W. upon all of them," said Caroline seriously, and not in the least offended, stopping to look over the top of her round spectacles for a moment at the crown of Isobel’s fluffy head bending over the newspaper.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading *CHAPTER VIII* *WHICH CONCERNS A VISIT TO INCHMOOR AND A WOMAN WITH A LIMP* The following day was dry, with a hint of sunshine in the air, which tempted the four girls to plan a four-mile walk over the hills to Inchmoor, the nearest market town.
four-mile
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From this reading *CHAPTER VIII* *WHICH CONCERNS A VISIT TO INCHMOOR AND A WOMAN WITH A LIMP* The following day was dry, with a hint of sunshine in the air, which tempted the four girls to plan a four-mile walk over the hills to Inchmoor, the nearest market town.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading *CHAPTER VIII* *WHICH CONCERNS A VISIT TO INCHMOOR AND A WOMAN WITH A LIMP* The following day was dry, with a hint of sunshine in the air, which tempted the four girls to plan a four-mile walk over the hills to Inchmoor, the nearest market town.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "I am embroidering C.A.W. upon all of them," said Caroline seriously, and not in the least offended, stopping to look over the top of her round spectacles for a moment at the crown of Isobel’s fluffy head bending over the newspaper.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I am embroidering C.A.W. upon all of them," said Caroline seriously, and not in the least offended, stopping to look over the top of her round spectacles for a moment at the crown of Isobel’s fluffy head bending over the newspaper.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading As soon as she was inside she locked the door, and throwing herself on the bed she began to cry, her face buried in the pillow to stifle the sound of her sobs.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading *CHAPTER VIII* *WHICH CONCERNS A VISIT TO INCHMOOR AND A WOMAN WITH A LIMP* The following day was dry, with a hint of sunshine in the air, which tempted the four girls to plan a four-mile walk over the hills to Inchmoor, the nearest market town.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading *CHAPTER VIII* *WHICH CONCERNS A VISIT TO INCHMOOR AND A WOMAN WITH A LIMP* The following day was dry, with a hint of sunshine in the air, which tempted the four girls to plan a four-mile walk over the hills to Inchmoor, the nearest market town.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am embroidering C.A.W. upon all of them," said Caroline seriously, and not in the least offended, stopping to look over the top of her round spectacles for a moment at the crown of Isobel’s fluffy head bending over the newspaper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I am embroidering C.A.W. upon all of them," said Caroline seriously, and not in the least offended, stopping to look over the top of her round spectacles for a moment at the crown of Isobel’s fluffy head bending over the newspaper.
INCHMOOR
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From this reading *CHAPTER VIII* *WHICH CONCERNS A VISIT TO INCHMOOR AND A WOMAN WITH A LIMP* The following day was dry, with a hint of sunshine in the air, which tempted the four girls to plan a four-mile walk over the hills to Inchmoor, the nearest market town.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading They each wanted to do some shopping, and Isobel wanted to make inquiries about a ’Dancing Academy’ advertised in the local paper.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading As soon as she was inside she locked the door, and throwing herself on the bed she began to cry, her face buried in the pillow to stifle the sound of her sobs.
Isobel
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From this reading They each wanted to do some shopping, and Isobel wanted to make inquiries about a ’Dancing Academy’ advertised in the local paper.
Isobel's
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From this reading "I am embroidering C.A.W. upon all of them," said Caroline seriously, and not in the least offended, stopping to look over the top of her round spectacles for a moment at the crown of Isobel’s fluffy head bending over the newspaper.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I am embroidering C.A.W. upon all of them," said Caroline seriously, and not in the least offended, stopping to look over the top of her round spectacles for a moment at the crown of Isobel’s fluffy head bending over the newspaper.
LIMPverbUS /lɪmp/
walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading *CHAPTER VIII* *WHICH CONCERNS A VISIT TO INCHMOOR AND A WOMAN WITH A LIMP* The following day was dry, with a hint of sunshine in the air, which tempted the four girls to plan a four-mile walk over the hills to Inchmoor, the nearest market town.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading They each wanted to do some shopping, and Isobel wanted to make inquiries about a ’Dancing Academy’ advertised in the local paper.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading As soon as she was inside she locked the door, and throwing herself on the bed she began to cry, her face buried in the pillow to stifle the sound of her sobs.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "I am embroidering C.A.W. upon all of them," said Caroline seriously, and not in the least offended, stopping to look over the top of her round spectacles for a moment at the crown of Isobel’s fluffy head bending over the newspaper.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading At the first opportunity to slip away unobserved Beryl made her way up to her bedroom.
engage in
From this reading They each wanted to do some shopping, and Isobel wanted to make inquiries about a ’Dancing Academy’ advertised in the local paper.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading *CHAPTER VIII* *WHICH CONCERNS A VISIT TO INCHMOOR AND A WOMAN WITH A LIMP* The following day was dry, with a hint of sunshine in the air, which tempted the four girls to plan a four-mile walk over the hills to Inchmoor, the nearest market town.
a particular point in time
From this reading "I am embroidering C.A.W. upon all of them," said Caroline seriously, and not in the least offended, stopping to look over the top of her round spectacles for a moment at the crown of Isobel’s fluffy head bending over the newspaper.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading *CHAPTER VIII* *WHICH CONCERNS A VISIT TO INCHMOOR AND A WOMAN WITH A LIMP* The following day was dry, with a hint of sunshine in the air, which tempted the four girls to plan a four-mile walk over the hills to Inchmoor, the nearest market town.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading "I am embroidering C.A.W. upon all of them," said Caroline seriously, and not in the least offended, stopping to look over the top of her round spectacles for a moment at the crown of Isobel’s fluffy head bending over the newspaper.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I am embroidering C.A.W. upon all of them," said Caroline seriously, and not in the least offended, stopping to look over the top of her round spectacles for a moment at the crown of Isobel’s fluffy head bending over the newspaper.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I am embroidering C.A.W. upon all of them," said Caroline seriously, and not in the least offended, stopping to look over the top of her round spectacles for a moment at the crown of Isobel’s fluffy head bending over the newspaper.
offendedadjectiveUS /əˈfendəd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading "I am embroidering C.A.W. upon all of them," said Caroline seriously, and not in the least offended, stopping to look over the top of her round spectacles for a moment at the crown of Isobel’s fluffy head bending over the newspaper.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As soon as she was inside she locked the door, and throwing herself on the bed she began to cry, her face buried in the pillow to stifle the sound of her sobs.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading At the first opportunity to slip away unobserved Beryl made her way up to her bedroom.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "I am embroidering C.A.W. upon all of them," said Caroline seriously, and not in the least offended, stopping to look over the top of her round spectacles for a moment at the crown of Isobel’s fluffy head bending over the newspaper.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading They each wanted to do some shopping, and Isobel wanted to make inquiries about a ’Dancing Academy’ advertised in the local paper.
pillownounUS /ˈpɪloʊ/
a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading As soon as she was inside she locked the door, and throwing herself on the bed she began to cry, her face buried in the pillow to stifle the sound of her sobs.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading *CHAPTER VIII* *WHICH CONCERNS A VISIT TO INCHMOOR AND A WOMAN WITH A LIMP* The following day was dry, with a hint of sunshine in the air, which tempted the four girls to plan a four-mile walk over the hills to Inchmoor, the nearest market town.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading "I am embroidering C.A.W. upon all of them," said Caroline seriously, and not in the least offended, stopping to look over the top of her round spectacles for a moment at the crown of Isobel’s fluffy head bending over the newspaper.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I am embroidering C.A.W. upon all of them," said Caroline seriously, and not in the least offended, stopping to look over the top of her round spectacles for a moment at the crown of Isobel’s fluffy head bending over the newspaper.
in a serious manner
From this reading "I am embroidering C.A.W. upon all of them," said Caroline seriously, and not in the least offended, stopping to look over the top of her round spectacles for a moment at the crown of Isobel’s fluffy head bending over the newspaper.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As soon as she was inside she locked the door, and throwing herself on the bed she began to cry, her face buried in the pillow to stifle the sound of her sobs.
shoppingnounUS /ˈʃɑːpɪŋ/
searching for or buying goods or services
From this reading They each wanted to do some shopping, and Isobel wanted to make inquiries about a ’Dancing Academy’ advertised in the local paper.
move stealthily
From this reading At the first opportunity to slip away unobserved Beryl made her way up to her bedroom.
sobsnounUS /sɑːbz/
plural of “sob” — a dyspneic condition
From this reading As soon as she was inside she locked the door, and throwing herself on the bed she began to cry, her face buried in the pillow to stifle the sound of her sobs.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading They each wanted to do some shopping, and Isobel wanted to make inquiries about a ’Dancing Academy’ advertised in the local paper.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as she was inside she locked the door, and throwing herself on the bed she began to cry, her face buried in the pillow to stifle the sound of her sobs.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading As soon as she was inside she locked the door, and throwing herself on the bed she began to cry, her face buried in the pillow to stifle the sound of her sobs.
spectaclesnounUS /ˈspektəkəlz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading "I am embroidering C.A.W. upon all of them," said Caroline seriously, and not in the least offended, stopping to look over the top of her round spectacles for a moment at the crown of Isobel’s fluffy head bending over the newspaper.
stifleverbUS /ˈstaɪfəl/
suppress in order to conceal or hide
From this reading As soon as she was inside she locked the door, and throwing herself on the bed she began to cry, her face buried in the pillow to stifle the sound of her sobs.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading "I am embroidering C.A.W. upon all of them," said Caroline seriously, and not in the least offended, stopping to look over the top of her round spectacles for a moment at the crown of Isobel’s fluffy head bending over the newspaper.
the rays of the sun
From this reading *CHAPTER VIII* *WHICH CONCERNS A VISIT TO INCHMOOR AND A WOMAN WITH A LIMP* The following day was dry, with a hint of sunshine in the air, which tempted the four girls to plan a four-mile walk over the hills to Inchmoor, the nearest market town.
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading *CHAPTER VIII* *WHICH CONCERNS A VISIT TO INCHMOOR AND A WOMAN WITH A LIMP* The following day was dry, with a hint of sunshine in the air, which tempted the four girls to plan a four-mile walk over the hills to Inchmoor, the nearest market town.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I am embroidering C.A.W. upon all of them," said Caroline seriously, and not in the least offended, stopping to look over the top of her round spectacles for a moment at the crown of Isobel’s fluffy head bending over the newspaper.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "I am embroidering C.A.W. upon all of them," said Caroline seriously, and not in the least offended, stopping to look over the top of her round spectacles for a moment at the crown of Isobel’s fluffy head bending over the newspaper.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They each wanted to do some shopping, and Isobel wanted to make inquiries about a ’Dancing Academy’ advertised in the local paper.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading As soon as she was inside she locked the door, and throwing herself on the bed she began to cry, her face buried in the pillow to stifle the sound of her sobs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I am embroidering C.A.W. upon all of them," said Caroline seriously, and not in the least offended, stopping to look over the top of her round spectacles for a moment at the crown of Isobel’s fluffy head bending over the newspaper.
the upper part of anything
From this reading "I am embroidering C.A.W. upon all of them," said Caroline seriously, and not in the least offended, stopping to look over the top of her round spectacles for a moment at the crown of Isobel’s fluffy head bending over the newspaper.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading *CHAPTER VIII* *WHICH CONCERNS A VISIT TO INCHMOOR AND A WOMAN WITH A LIMP* The following day was dry, with a hint of sunshine in the air, which tempted the four girls to plan a four-mile walk over the hills to Inchmoor, the nearest market town.
unobservedadjective
not seen or observed
From this reading At the first opportunity to slip away unobserved Beryl made her way up to her bedroom.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At the first opportunity to slip away unobserved Beryl made her way up to her bedroom.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "I am embroidering C.A.W. upon all of them," said Caroline seriously, and not in the least offended, stopping to look over the top of her round spectacles for a moment at the crown of Isobel’s fluffy head bending over the newspaper.
VIIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one
From this reading *CHAPTER VIII* *WHICH CONCERNS A VISIT TO INCHMOOR AND A WOMAN WITH A LIMP* The following day was dry, with a hint of sunshine in the air, which tempted the four girls to plan a four-mile walk over the hills to Inchmoor, the nearest market town.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading *CHAPTER VIII* *WHICH CONCERNS A VISIT TO INCHMOOR AND A WOMAN WITH A LIMP* The following day was dry, with a hint of sunshine in the air, which tempted the four girls to plan a four-mile walk over the hills to Inchmoor, the nearest market town.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading "I am embroidering C.A.W. upon all of them," said Caroline seriously, and not in the least offended, stopping to look over the top of her round spectacles for a moment at the crown of Isobel’s fluffy head bending over the newspaper.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading *CHAPTER VIII* *WHICH CONCERNS A VISIT TO INCHMOOR AND A WOMAN WITH A LIMP* The following day was dry, with a hint of sunshine in the air, which tempted the four girls to plan a four-mile walk over the hills to Inchmoor, the nearest market town.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading They each wanted to do some shopping, and Isobel wanted to make inquiries about a ’Dancing Academy’ advertised in the local paper.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As soon as she was inside she locked the door, and throwing herself on the bed she began to cry, her face buried in the pillow to stifle the sound of her sobs.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading At the first opportunity to slip away unobserved Beryl made her way up to her bedroom.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading *CHAPTER VIII* *WHICH CONCERNS A VISIT TO INCHMOOR AND A WOMAN WITH A LIMP* The following day was dry, with a hint of sunshine in the air, which tempted the four girls to plan a four-mile walk over the hills to Inchmoor, the nearest market town.
in the company of; together with
From this reading *CHAPTER VIII* *WHICH CONCERNS A VISIT TO INCHMOOR AND A WOMAN WITH A LIMP* The following day was dry, with a hint of sunshine in the air, which tempted the four girls to plan a four-mile walk over the hills to Inchmoor, the nearest market town.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading *CHAPTER VIII* *WHICH CONCERNS A VISIT TO INCHMOOR AND A WOMAN WITH A LIMP* The following day was dry, with a hint of sunshine in the air, which tempted the four girls to plan a four-mile walk over the hills to Inchmoor, the nearest market town.
