Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading "Oscar!" she cried, and sat down and wept over her joy as if it were a sorrow, like a very excited little maiden--that is how she bore her surprise.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading As she bounded into the fire-lit kitchen, to prefer her request to Mrs. Grant about her kitten, there sat Oscar by the fire, in his own especial chair, just as if he had sat there nightly for the last six weeks: save for this, that he had an ugly scar on his forehead scarcely healed, that his face was thin and wan, and that he wore somebody's clothes, not his own--those in which he had vanished.

later than; following

From this reading Mary knew nothing of his arrival; he had come after she had left to bring the little girls home.

anew

From this reading OSCAR'S RETURN--THE MYSTERY CLEARED--ON THE TOR AGAIN.

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

From this reading As she bounded into the fire-lit kitchen, to prefer her request to Mrs. Grant about her kitten, there sat Oscar by the fire, in his own especial chair, just as if he had sat there nightly for the last six weeks: save for this, that he had an ugly scar on his forehead scarcely healed, that his face was thin and wan, and that he wore somebody's clothes, not his own--those in which he had vanished.

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

From this reading As she bounded into the fire-lit kitchen, to prefer her request to Mrs. Grant about her kitten, there sat Oscar by the fire, in his own especial chair, just as if he had sat there nightly for the last six weeks: save for this, that he had an ugly scar on his forehead scarcely healed, that his face was thin and wan, and that he wore somebody's clothes, not his own--those in which he had vanished.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Mary knew nothing of his arrival; he had come after she had left to bring the little girls home.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As she bounded into the fire-lit kitchen, to prefer her request to Mrs. Grant about her kitten, there sat Oscar by the fire, in his own especial chair, just as if he had sat there nightly for the last six weeks: save for this, that he had an ugly scar on his forehead scarcely healed, that his face was thin and wan, and that he wore somebody's clothes, not his own--those in which he had vanished.

have

From this reading How did Inna bear it?

cause to be bored

From this reading "Oscar!" she cried, and sat down and wept over her joy as if it were a sorrow, like a very excited little maiden--that is how she bore her surprise.

having the limits or boundaries established

From this reading As she bounded into the fire-lit kitchen, to prefer her request to Mrs. Grant about her kitten, there sat Oscar by the fire, in his own especial chair, just as if he had sat there nightly for the last six weeks: save for this, that he had an ugly scar on his forehead scarcely healed, that his face was thin and wan, and that he wore somebody's clothes, not his own--those in which he had vanished.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Mary knew nothing of his arrival; he had come after she had left to bring the little girls home.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As she bounded into the fire-lit kitchen, to prefer her request to Mrs. Grant about her kitten, there sat Oscar by the fire, in his own especial chair, just as if he had sat there nightly for the last six weeks: save for this, that he had an ugly scar on his forehead scarcely healed, that his face was thin and wan, and that he wore somebody's clothes, not his own--those in which he had vanished.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading As she bounded into the fire-lit kitchen, to prefer her request to Mrs. Grant about her kitten, there sat Oscar by the fire, in his own especial chair, just as if he had sat there nightly for the last six weeks: save for this, that he had an ugly scar on his forehead scarcely healed, that his face was thin and wan, and that he wore somebody's clothes, not his own--those in which he had vanished.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading OSCAR'S RETURN--THE MYSTERY CLEARED--ON THE TOR AGAIN.

clothing in general

From this reading As she bounded into the fire-lit kitchen, to prefer her request to Mrs. Grant about her kitten, there sat Oscar by the fire, in his own especial chair, just as if he had sat there nightly for the last six weeks: save for this, that he had an ugly scar on his forehead scarcely healed, that his face was thin and wan, and that he wore somebody's clothes, not his own--those in which he had vanished.

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

From this reading Mary knew nothing of his arrival; he had come after she had left to bring the little girls home.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "Oscar!" she cried, and sat down and wept over her joy as if it were a sorrow, like a very excited little maiden--that is how she bore her surprise.

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

From this reading How did Inna bear it?

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "Oscar!" she cried, and sat down and wept over her joy as if it were a sorrow, like a very excited little maiden--that is how she bore her surprise.

surpassing what is common or usual or expected

From this reading As she bounded into the fire-lit kitchen, to prefer her request to Mrs. Grant about her kitten, there sat Oscar by the fire, in his own especial chair, just as if he had sat there nightly for the last six weeks: save for this, that he had an ugly scar on his forehead scarcely healed, that his face was thin and wan, and that he wore somebody's clothes, not his own--those in which he had vanished.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading "Oscar!" she cried, and sat down and wept over her joy as if it were a sorrow, like a very excited little maiden--that is how she bore her surprise.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading As she bounded into the fire-lit kitchen, to prefer her request to Mrs. Grant about her kitten, there sat Oscar by the fire, in his own especial chair, just as if he had sat there nightly for the last six weeks: save for this, that he had an ugly scar on his forehead scarcely healed, that his face was thin and wan, and that he wore somebody's clothes, not his own--those in which he had vanished.

start firing a weapon

From this reading As she bounded into the fire-lit kitchen, to prefer her request to Mrs. Grant about her kitten, there sat Oscar by the fire, in his own especial chair, just as if he had sat there nightly for the last six weeks: save for this, that he had an ugly scar on his forehead scarcely healed, that his face was thin and wan, and that he wore somebody's clothes, not his own--those in which he had vanished.

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From this reading As she bounded into the fire-lit kitchen, to prefer her request to Mrs. Grant about her kitten, there sat Oscar by the fire, in his own especial chair, just as if he had sat there nightly for the last six weeks: save for this, that he had an ugly scar on his forehead scarcely healed, that his face was thin and wan, and that he wore somebody's clothes, not his own--those in which he had vanished.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As she bounded into the fire-lit kitchen, to prefer her request to Mrs. Grant about her kitten, there sat Oscar by the fire, in his own especial chair, just as if he had sat there nightly for the last six weeks: save for this, that he had an ugly scar on his forehead scarcely healed, that his face was thin and wan, and that he wore somebody's clothes, not his own--those in which he had vanished.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading As she bounded into the fire-lit kitchen, to prefer her request to Mrs. Grant about her kitten, there sat Oscar by the fire, in his own especial chair, just as if he had sat there nightly for the last six weeks: save for this, that he had an ugly scar on his forehead scarcely healed, that his face was thin and wan, and that he wore somebody's clothes, not his own--those in which he had vanished.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Mary knew nothing of his arrival; he had come after she had left to bring the little girls home.

let have

From this reading As she bounded into the fire-lit kitchen, to prefer her request to Mrs. Grant about her kitten, there sat Oscar by the fire, in his own especial chair, just as if he had sat there nightly for the last six weeks: save for this, that he had an ugly scar on his forehead scarcely healed, that his face was thin and wan, and that he wore somebody's clothes, not his own--those in which he had vanished.

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

From this reading As she bounded into the fire-lit kitchen, to prefer her request to Mrs. Grant about her kitten, there sat Oscar by the fire, in his own especial chair, just as if he had sat there nightly for the last six weeks: save for this, that he had an ugly scar on his forehead scarcely healed, that his face was thin and wan, and that he wore somebody's clothes, not his own--those in which he had vanished.

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

From this reading As she bounded into the fire-lit kitchen, to prefer her request to Mrs. Grant about her kitten, there sat Oscar by the fire, in his own especial chair, just as if he had sat there nightly for the last six weeks: save for this, that he had an ugly scar on his forehead scarcely healed, that his face was thin and wan, and that he wore somebody's clothes, not his own--those in which he had vanished.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading As she bounded into the fire-lit kitchen, to prefer her request to Mrs. Grant about her kitten, there sat Oscar by the fire, in his own especial chair, just as if he had sat there nightly for the last six weeks: save for this, that he had an ugly scar on his forehead scarcely healed, that his face was thin and wan, and that he wore somebody's clothes, not his own--those in which he had vanished.

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

From this reading As she bounded into the fire-lit kitchen, to prefer her request to Mrs. Grant about her kitten, there sat Oscar by the fire, in his own especial chair, just as if he had sat there nightly for the last six weeks: save for this, that he had an ugly scar on his forehead scarcely healed, that his face was thin and wan, and that he wore somebody's clothes, not his own--those in which he had vanished.

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

From this reading As she bounded into the fire-lit kitchen, to prefer her request to Mrs. Grant about her kitten, there sat Oscar by the fire, in his own especial chair, just as if he had sat there nightly for the last six weeks: save for this, that he had an ugly scar on his forehead scarcely healed, that his face was thin and wan, and that he wore somebody's clothes, not his own--those in which he had vanished.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Mary knew nothing of his arrival; he had come after she had left to bring the little girls home.

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From this reading How did Inna bear it?

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading As she bounded into the fire-lit kitchen, to prefer her request to Mrs. Grant about her kitten, there sat Oscar by the fire, in his own especial chair, just as if he had sat there nightly for the last six weeks: save for this, that he had an ugly scar on his forehead scarcely healed, that his face was thin and wan, and that he wore somebody's clothes, not his own--those in which he had vanished.

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

From this reading As she bounded into the fire-lit kitchen, to prefer her request to Mrs. Grant about her kitten, there sat Oscar by the fire, in his own especial chair, just as if he had sat there nightly for the last six weeks: save for this, that he had an ugly scar on his forehead scarcely healed, that his face was thin and wan, and that he wore somebody's clothes, not his own--those in which he had vanished.

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From this reading How did Inna bear it?

moving to the inside of something

From this reading As she bounded into the fire-lit kitchen, to prefer her request to Mrs. Grant about her kitten, there sat Oscar by the fire, in his own especial chair, just as if he had sat there nightly for the last six weeks: save for this, that he had an ugly scar on his forehead scarcely healed, that his face was thin and wan, and that he wore somebody's clothes, not his own--those in which he had vanished.

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

From this reading "Oscar!" she cried, and sat down and wept over her joy as if it were a sorrow, like a very excited little maiden--that is how she bore her surprise.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading How did Inna bear it?

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading "Oscar!" she cried, and sat down and wept over her joy as if it were a sorrow, like a very excited little maiden--that is how she bore her surprise.

and nothing more

From this reading As she bounded into the fire-lit kitchen, to prefer her request to Mrs. Grant about her kitten, there sat Oscar by the fire, in his own especial chair, just as if he had sat there nightly for the last six weeks: save for this, that he had an ugly scar on his forehead scarcely healed, that his face was thin and wan, and that he wore somebody's clothes, not his own--those in which he had vanished.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading As she bounded into the fire-lit kitchen, to prefer her request to Mrs. Grant about her kitten, there sat Oscar by the fire, in his own especial chair, just as if he had sat there nightly for the last six weeks: save for this, that he had an ugly scar on his forehead scarcely healed, that his face was thin and wan, and that he wore somebody's clothes, not his own--those in which he had vanished.

young domestic cat

From this reading As she bounded into the fire-lit kitchen, to prefer her request to Mrs. Grant about her kitten, there sat Oscar by the fire, in his own especial chair, just as if he had sat there nightly for the last six weeks: save for this, that he had an ugly scar on his forehead scarcely healed, that his face was thin and wan, and that he wore somebody's clothes, not his own--those in which he had vanished.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Mary knew nothing of his arrival; he had come after she had left to bring the little girls home.

immediately past

From this reading As she bounded into the fire-lit kitchen, to prefer her request to Mrs. Grant about her kitten, there sat Oscar by the fire, in his own especial chair, just as if he had sat there nightly for the last six weeks: save for this, that he had an ugly scar on his forehead scarcely healed, that his face was thin and wan, and that he wore somebody's clothes, not his own--those in which he had vanished.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Mary knew nothing of his arrival; he had come after she had left to bring the little girls home.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "Oscar!" she cried, and sat down and wept over her joy as if it were a sorrow, like a very excited little maiden--that is how she bore her surprise.

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

From this reading "Oscar!" she cried, and sat down and wept over her joy as if it were a sorrow, like a very excited little maiden--that is how she bore her surprise.

an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading "Oscar!" she cried, and sat down and wept over her joy as if it were a sorrow, like a very excited little maiden--that is how she bore her surprise.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Mary knew nothing of his arrival; he had come after she had left to bring the little girls home.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading As she bounded into the fire-lit kitchen, to prefer her request to Mrs. Grant about her kitten, there sat Oscar by the fire, in his own especial chair, just as if he had sat there nightly for the last six weeks: save for this, that he had an ugly scar on his forehead scarcely healed, that his face was thin and wan, and that he wore somebody's clothes, not his own--those in which he had vanished.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading OSCAR'S RETURN--THE MYSTERY CLEARED--ON THE TOR AGAIN.

happening every night

From this reading As she bounded into the fire-lit kitchen, to prefer her request to Mrs. Grant about her kitten, there sat Oscar by the fire, in his own especial chair, just as if he had sat there nightly for the last six weeks: save for this, that he had an ugly scar on his forehead scarcely healed, that his face was thin and wan, and that he wore somebody's clothes, not his own--those in which he had vanished.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As she bounded into the fire-lit kitchen, to prefer her request to Mrs. Grant about her kitten, there sat Oscar by the fire, in his own especial chair, just as if he had sat there nightly for the last six weeks: save for this, that he had an ugly scar on his forehead scarcely healed, that his face was thin and wan, and that he wore somebody's clothes, not his own--those in which he had vanished.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Mary knew nothing of his arrival; he had come after she had left to bring the little girls home.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mary knew nothing of his arrival; he had come after she had left to bring the little girls home.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading OSCAR'S RETURN--THE MYSTERY CLEARED--ON THE TOR AGAIN.

an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance

From this reading As she bounded into the fire-lit kitchen, to prefer her request to Mrs. Grant about her kitten, there sat Oscar by the fire, in his own especial chair, just as if he had sat there nightly for the last six weeks: save for this, that he had an ugly scar on his forehead scarcely healed, that his face was thin and wan, and that he wore somebody's clothes, not his own--those in which he had vanished.

possessive form of “oscar” — an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance

From this reading OSCAR'S RETURN--THE MYSTERY CLEARED--ON THE TOR AGAIN.

above and across; more than

From this reading "Oscar!" she cried, and sat down and wept over her joy as if it were a sorrow, like a very excited little maiden--that is how she bore her surprise.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading As she bounded into the fire-lit kitchen, to prefer her request to Mrs. Grant about her kitten, there sat Oscar by the fire, in his own especial chair, just as if he had sat there nightly for the last six weeks: save for this, that he had an ugly scar on his forehead scarcely healed, that his face was thin and wan, and that he wore somebody's clothes, not his own--those in which he had vanished.

like better; value more highly

From this reading As she bounded into the fire-lit kitchen, to prefer her request to Mrs. Grant about her kitten, there sat Oscar by the fire, in his own especial chair, just as if he had sat there nightly for the last six weeks: save for this, that he had an ugly scar on his forehead scarcely healed, that his face was thin and wan, and that he wore somebody's clothes, not his own--those in which he had vanished.

express the need or desire for

From this reading As she bounded into the fire-lit kitchen, to prefer her request to Mrs. Grant about her kitten, there sat Oscar by the fire, in his own especial chair, just as if he had sat there nightly for the last six weeks: save for this, that he had an ugly scar on his forehead scarcely healed, that his face was thin and wan, and that he wore somebody's clothes, not his own--those in which he had vanished.

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

From this reading OSCAR'S RETURN--THE MYSTERY CLEARED--ON THE TOR AGAIN.

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

From this reading As she bounded into the fire-lit kitchen, to prefer her request to Mrs. Grant about her kitten, there sat Oscar by the fire, in his own especial chair, just as if he had sat there nightly for the last six weeks: save for this, that he had an ugly scar on his forehead scarcely healed, that his face was thin and wan, and that he wore somebody's clothes, not his own--those in which he had vanished.

except for; apart from

From this reading As she bounded into the fire-lit kitchen, to prefer her request to Mrs. Grant about her kitten, there sat Oscar by the fire, in his own especial chair, just as if he had sat there nightly for the last six weeks: save for this, that he had an ugly scar on his forehead scarcely healed, that his face was thin and wan, and that he wore somebody's clothes, not his own--those in which he had vanished.

a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue

From this reading As she bounded into the fire-lit kitchen, to prefer her request to Mrs. Grant about her kitten, there sat Oscar by the fire, in his own especial chair, just as if he had sat there nightly for the last six weeks: save for this, that he had an ugly scar on his forehead scarcely healed, that his face was thin and wan, and that he wore somebody's clothes, not his own--those in which he had vanished.

only a very short time before

From this reading As she bounded into the fire-lit kitchen, to prefer her request to Mrs. Grant about her kitten, there sat Oscar by the fire, in his own especial chair, just as if he had sat there nightly for the last six weeks: save for this, that he had an ugly scar on his forehead scarcely healed, that his face was thin and wan, and that he wore somebody's clothes, not his own--those in which he had vanished.

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

From this reading As she bounded into the fire-lit kitchen, to prefer her request to Mrs. Grant about her kitten, there sat Oscar by the fire, in his own especial chair, just as if he had sat there nightly for the last six weeks: save for this, that he had an ugly scar on his forehead scarcely healed, that his face was thin and wan, and that he wore somebody's clothes, not his own--those in which he had vanished.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading As she bounded into the fire-lit kitchen, to prefer her request to Mrs. Grant about her kitten, there sat Oscar by the fire, in his own especial chair, just as if he had sat there nightly for the last six weeks: save for this, that he had an ugly scar on his forehead scarcely healed, that his face was thin and wan, and that he wore somebody's clothes, not his own--those in which he had vanished.

possessive form of “somebody” — a human being

From this reading As she bounded into the fire-lit kitchen, to prefer her request to Mrs. Grant about her kitten, there sat Oscar by the fire, in his own especial chair, just as if he had sat there nightly for the last six weeks: save for this, that he had an ugly scar on his forehead scarcely healed, that his face was thin and wan, and that he wore somebody's clothes, not his own--those in which he had vanished.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading "Oscar!" she cried, and sat down and wept over her joy as if it were a sorrow, like a very excited little maiden--that is how she bore her surprise.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading "Oscar!" she cried, and sat down and wept over her joy as if it were a sorrow, like a very excited little maiden--that is how she bore her surprise.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As she bounded into the fire-lit kitchen, to prefer her request to Mrs. Grant about her kitten, there sat Oscar by the fire, in his own especial chair, just as if he had sat there nightly for the last six weeks: save for this, that he had an ugly scar on his forehead scarcely healed, that his face was thin and wan, and that he wore somebody's clothes, not his own--those in which he had vanished.

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

From this reading OSCAR'S RETURN--THE MYSTERY CLEARED--ON THE TOR AGAIN.

in or at that place or location

From this reading As she bounded into the fire-lit kitchen, to prefer her request to Mrs. Grant about her kitten, there sat Oscar by the fire, in his own especial chair, just as if he had sat there nightly for the last six weeks: save for this, that he had an ugly scar on his forehead scarcely healed, that his face was thin and wan, and that he wore somebody's clothes, not his own--those in which he had vanished.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading As she bounded into the fire-lit kitchen, to prefer her request to Mrs. Grant about her kitten, there sat Oscar by the fire, in his own especial chair, just as if he had sat there nightly for the last six weeks: save for this, that he had an ugly scar on his forehead scarcely healed, that his face was thin and wan, and that he wore somebody's clothes, not his own--those in which he had vanished.

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

From this reading As she bounded into the fire-lit kitchen, to prefer her request to Mrs. Grant about her kitten, there sat Oscar by the fire, in his own especial chair, just as if he had sat there nightly for the last six weeks: save for this, that he had an ugly scar on his forehead scarcely healed, that his face was thin and wan, and that he wore somebody's clothes, not his own--those in which he had vanished.

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

From this reading As she bounded into the fire-lit kitchen, to prefer her request to Mrs. Grant about her kitten, there sat Oscar by the fire, in his own especial chair, just as if he had sat there nightly for the last six weeks: save for this, that he had an ugly scar on his forehead scarcely healed, that his face was thin and wan, and that he wore somebody's clothes, not his own--those in which he had vanished.

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

From this reading As she bounded into the fire-lit kitchen, to prefer her request to Mrs. Grant about her kitten, there sat Oscar by the fire, in his own especial chair, just as if he had sat there nightly for the last six weeks: save for this, that he had an ugly scar on his forehead scarcely healed, that his face was thin and wan, and that he wore somebody's clothes, not his own--those in which he had vanished.

a prominent rock or pile of rocks on a hill

From this reading OSCAR'S RETURN--THE MYSTERY CLEARED--ON THE TOR AGAIN.

displeasing to the senses

From this reading As she bounded into the fire-lit kitchen, to prefer her request to Mrs. Grant about her kitten, there sat Oscar by the fire, in his own especial chair, just as if he had sat there nightly for the last six weeks: save for this, that he had an ugly scar on his forehead scarcely healed, that his face was thin and wan, and that he wore somebody's clothes, not his own--those in which he had vanished.

having passed out of existence

From this reading As she bounded into the fire-lit kitchen, to prefer her request to Mrs. Grant about her kitten, there sat Oscar by the fire, in his own especial chair, just as if he had sat there nightly for the last six weeks: save for this, that he had an ugly scar on his forehead scarcely healed, that his face was thin and wan, and that he wore somebody's clothes, not his own--those in which he had vanished.

precisely as stated

From this reading "Oscar!" she cried, and sat down and wept over her joy as if it were a sorrow, like a very excited little maiden--that is how she bore her surprise.

(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble

From this reading As she bounded into the fire-lit kitchen, to prefer her request to Mrs. Grant about her kitten, there sat Oscar by the fire, in his own especial chair, just as if he had sat there nightly for the last six weeks: save for this, that he had an ugly scar on his forehead scarcely healed, that his face was thin and wan, and that he wore somebody's clothes, not his own--those in which he had vanished.

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

From this reading As she bounded into the fire-lit kitchen, to prefer her request to Mrs. Grant about her kitten, there sat Oscar by the fire, in his own especial chair, just as if he had sat there nightly for the last six weeks: save for this, that he had an ugly scar on his forehead scarcely healed, that his face was thin and wan, and that he wore somebody's clothes, not his own--those in which he had vanished.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading As she bounded into the fire-lit kitchen, to prefer her request to Mrs. Grant about her kitten, there sat Oscar by the fire, in his own especial chair, just as if he had sat there nightly for the last six weeks: save for this, that he had an ugly scar on his forehead scarcely healed, that his face was thin and wan, and that he wore somebody's clothes, not his own--those in which he had vanished.

inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

From this reading "Oscar!" she cried, and sat down and wept over her joy as if it were a sorrow, like a very excited little maiden--that is how she bore her surprise.

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

From this reading "Oscar!" she cried, and sat down and wept over her joy as if it were a sorrow, like a very excited little maiden--that is how she bore her surprise.

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

From this reading As she bounded into the fire-lit kitchen, to prefer her request to Mrs. Grant about her kitten, there sat Oscar by the fire, in his own especial chair, just as if he had sat there nightly for the last six weeks: save for this, that he had an ugly scar on his forehead scarcely healed, that his face was thin and wan, and that he wore somebody's clothes, not his own--those in which he had vanished.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading As she bounded into the fire-lit kitchen, to prefer her request to Mrs. Grant about her kitten, there sat Oscar by the fire, in his own especial chair, just as if he had sat there nightly for the last six weeks: save for this, that he had an ugly scar on his forehead scarcely healed, that his face was thin and wan, and that he wore somebody's clothes, not his own--those in which he had vanished.