used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading RAISING PROBLEMS WHICH IT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS HISTORY TO RESOLVE It was not without a movement of inward thanksgiving that, the festivities connected with Sir Richard and Lady Calmady's home-coming being over, Julius March returned to his labours in the Brockhurst library.
agitatingadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪŋ/
causing or tending to cause anger or resentment
From this reading Humanity at first hand, whatever its social standing or its pursuits, was, in truth, always slightly agitating to him.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Revelation, authority--these were still his watchwords; and in face of them even the harmless spectacle of a country neighbourhood at play, let alone the spectacle of the human comedy generally, is singularly confusing.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Humanity at first hand, whatever its social standing or its pursuits, was, in truth, always slightly agitating to him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RAISING PROBLEMS WHICH IT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS HISTORY TO RESOLVE It was not without a movement of inward thanksgiving that, the festivities connected with Sir Richard and Lady Calmady's home-coming being over, Julius March returned to his labours in the Brockhurst library.
ariseverbUS /ərˈaɪz/
come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading He felt more at home when dealing with conclusions than with the data that go to build up those conclusions, with the thoughts of men printed and bound, than with the urgent raw material from which those thoughts arise.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Humanity at first hand, whatever its social standing or its pursuits, was, in truth, always slightly agitating to him.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading Revelation, authority--these were still his watchwords; and in face of them even the harmless spectacle of a country neighbourhood at play, let alone the spectacle of the human comedy generally, is singularly confusing.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading RAISING PROBLEMS WHICH IT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS HISTORY TO RESOLVE It was not without a movement of inward thanksgiving that, the festivities connected with Sir Richard and Lady Calmady's home-coming being over, Julius March returned to his labours in the Brockhurst library.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading He sought the soothing companionship of books with even heightened relief one fair morning some three weeks later.
confined by bonds
From this reading He felt more at home when dealing with conclusions than with the data that go to build up those conclusions, with the thoughts of men printed and bound, than with the urgent raw material from which those thoughts arise.
Brockhurst
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make by combining materials and parts
From this reading He felt more at home when dealing with conclusions than with the data that go to build up those conclusions, with the thoughts of men printed and bound, than with the urgent raw material from which those thoughts arise.
Calmady's
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comedynounUS /ˈkɑːmədi/
light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading Revelation, authority--these were still his watchwords; and in face of them even the harmless spectacle of a country neighbourhood at play, let alone the spectacle of the human comedy generally, is singularly confusing.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading He sought the soothing companionship of books with even heightened relief one fair morning some three weeks later.
conclusionsnounUS /kənˈkluːʒənz/
plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading He felt more at home when dealing with conclusions than with the data that go to build up those conclusions, with the thoughts of men printed and bound, than with the urgent raw material from which those thoughts arise.
confusingadjectiveUS /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/
causing confusion or disorientation
From this reading Revelation, authority--these were still his watchwords; and in face of them even the harmless spectacle of a country neighbourhood at play, let alone the spectacle of the human comedy generally, is singularly confusing.
being joined in close association
From this reading RAISING PROBLEMS WHICH IT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS HISTORY TO RESOLVE It was not without a movement of inward thanksgiving that, the festivities connected with Sir Richard and Lady Calmady's home-coming being over, Julius March returned to his labours in the Brockhurst library.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Revelation, authority--these were still his watchwords; and in face of them even the harmless spectacle of a country neighbourhood at play, let alone the spectacle of the human comedy generally, is singularly confusing.
datanounUS /ˈdeɪtə/
a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn
From this reading He felt more at home when dealing with conclusions than with the data that go to build up those conclusions, with the thoughts of men printed and bound, than with the urgent raw material from which those thoughts arise.
dealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading He felt more at home when dealing with conclusions than with the data that go to build up those conclusions, with the thoughts of men printed and bound, than with the urgent raw material from which those thoughts arise.
divisible by two
From this reading Revelation, authority--these were still his watchwords; and in face of them even the harmless spectacle of a country neighbourhood at play, let alone the spectacle of the human comedy generally, is singularly confusing.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Revelation, authority--these were still his watchwords; and in face of them even the harmless spectacle of a country neighbourhood at play, let alone the spectacle of the human comedy generally, is singularly confusing.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading He sought the soothing companionship of books with even heightened relief one fair morning some three weeks later.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt more at home when dealing with conclusions than with the data that go to build up those conclusions, with the thoughts of men printed and bound, than with the urgent raw material from which those thoughts arise.
festivitiesnounUS /feˈstɪvətiz/
plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion
From this reading RAISING PROBLEMS WHICH IT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS HISTORY TO RESOLVE It was not without a movement of inward thanksgiving that, the festivities connected with Sir Richard and Lady Calmady's home-coming being over, Julius March returned to his labours in the Brockhurst library.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Humanity at first hand, whatever its social standing or its pursuits, was, in truth, always slightly agitating to him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He felt more at home when dealing with conclusions than with the data that go to build up those conclusions, with the thoughts of men printed and bound, than with the urgent raw material from which those thoughts arise.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Revelation, authority--these were still his watchwords; and in face of them even the harmless spectacle of a country neighbourhood at play, let alone the spectacle of the human comedy generally, is singularly confusing.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He felt more at home when dealing with conclusions than with the data that go to build up those conclusions, with the thoughts of men printed and bound, than with the urgent raw material from which those thoughts arise.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Humanity at first hand, whatever its social standing or its pursuits, was, in truth, always slightly agitating to him.
harmlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrmləs/
not causing or capable of causing harm
From this reading Revelation, authority--these were still his watchwords; and in face of them even the harmless spectacle of a country neighbourhood at play, let alone the spectacle of the human comedy generally, is singularly confusing.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He felt more at home when dealing with conclusions than with the data that go to build up those conclusions, with the thoughts of men printed and bound, than with the urgent raw material from which those thoughts arise.
heightenedverbUS /ˈhaɪtənd/
past form of “heighten” — become more extreme
From this reading He sought the soothing companionship of books with even heightened relief one fair morning some three weeks later.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Humanity at first hand, whatever its social standing or its pursuits, was, in truth, always slightly agitating to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading RAISING PROBLEMS WHICH IT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS HISTORY TO RESOLVE It was not without a movement of inward thanksgiving that, the festivities connected with Sir Richard and Lady Calmady's home-coming being over, Julius March returned to his labours in the Brockhurst library.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading RAISING PROBLEMS WHICH IT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS HISTORY TO RESOLVE It was not without a movement of inward thanksgiving that, the festivities connected with Sir Richard and Lady Calmady's home-coming being over, Julius March returned to his labours in the Brockhurst library.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He felt more at home when dealing with conclusions than with the data that go to build up those conclusions, with the thoughts of men printed and bound, than with the urgent raw material from which those thoughts arise.
home-coming
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From this reading RAISING PROBLEMS WHICH IT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS HISTORY TO RESOLVE It was not without a movement of inward thanksgiving that, the festivities connected with Sir Richard and Lady Calmady's home-coming being over, Julius March returned to his labours in the Brockhurst library.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Revelation, authority--these were still his watchwords; and in face of them even the harmless spectacle of a country neighbourhood at play, let alone the spectacle of the human comedy generally, is singularly confusing.
the quality of being humane
From this reading Humanity at first hand, whatever its social standing or its pursuits, was, in truth, always slightly agitating to him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading RAISING PROBLEMS WHICH IT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS HISTORY TO RESOLVE It was not without a movement of inward thanksgiving that, the festivities connected with Sir Richard and Lady Calmady's home-coming being over, Julius March returned to his labours in the Brockhurst library.
inwardadjectiveUS /ˈɪnwərd/
relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts
From this reading RAISING PROBLEMS WHICH IT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS HISTORY TO RESOLVE It was not without a movement of inward thanksgiving that, the festivities connected with Sir Richard and Lady Calmady's home-coming being over, Julius March returned to his labours in the Brockhurst library.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RAISING PROBLEMS WHICH IT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS HISTORY TO RESOLVE It was not without a movement of inward thanksgiving that, the festivities connected with Sir Richard and Lady Calmady's home-coming being over, Julius March returned to his labours in the Brockhurst library.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading RAISING PROBLEMS WHICH IT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS HISTORY TO RESOLVE It was not without a movement of inward thanksgiving that, the festivities connected with Sir Richard and Lady Calmady's home-coming being over, Julius March returned to his labours in the Brockhurst library.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Humanity at first hand, whatever its social standing or its pursuits, was, in truth, always slightly agitating to him.
Julius
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labours
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a polite name for any woman
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happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He sought the soothing companionship of books with even heightened relief one fair morning some three weeks later.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Revelation, authority--these were still his watchwords; and in face of them even the harmless spectacle of a country neighbourhood at play, let alone the spectacle of the human comedy generally, is singularly confusing.
a room where books are kept
From this reading RAISING PROBLEMS WHICH IT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS HISTORY TO RESOLVE It was not without a movement of inward thanksgiving that, the festivities connected with Sir Richard and Lady Calmady's home-coming being over, Julius March returned to his labours in the Brockhurst library.
march in a procession
From this reading RAISING PROBLEMS WHICH IT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS HISTORY TO RESOLVE It was not without a movement of inward thanksgiving that, the festivities connected with Sir Richard and Lady Calmady's home-coming being over, Julius March returned to his labours in the Brockhurst library.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading He felt more at home when dealing with conclusions than with the data that go to build up those conclusions, with the thoughts of men printed and bound, than with the urgent raw material from which those thoughts arise.
the force of workers available
From this reading He felt more at home when dealing with conclusions than with the data that go to build up those conclusions, with the thoughts of men printed and bound, than with the urgent raw material from which those thoughts arise.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He felt more at home when dealing with conclusions than with the data that go to build up those conclusions, with the thoughts of men printed and bound, than with the urgent raw material from which those thoughts arise.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He sought the soothing companionship of books with even heightened relief one fair morning some three weeks later.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading RAISING PROBLEMS WHICH IT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS HISTORY TO RESOLVE It was not without a movement of inward thanksgiving that, the festivities connected with Sir Richard and Lady Calmady's home-coming being over, Julius March returned to his labours in the Brockhurst library.
neighbourhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Revelation, authority--these were still his watchwords; and in face of them even the harmless spectacle of a country neighbourhood at play, let alone the spectacle of the human comedy generally, is singularly confusing.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading RAISING PROBLEMS WHICH IT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS HISTORY TO RESOLVE It was not without a movement of inward thanksgiving that, the festivities connected with Sir Richard and Lady Calmady's home-coming being over, Julius March returned to his labours in the Brockhurst library.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RAISING PROBLEMS WHICH IT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS HISTORY TO RESOLVE It was not without a movement of inward thanksgiving that, the festivities connected with Sir Richard and Lady Calmady's home-coming being over, Julius March returned to his labours in the Brockhurst library.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He sought the soothing companionship of books with even heightened relief one fair morning some three weeks later.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Humanity at first hand, whatever its social standing or its pursuits, was, in truth, always slightly agitating to him.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading RAISING PROBLEMS WHICH IT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS HISTORY TO RESOLVE It was not without a movement of inward thanksgiving that, the festivities connected with Sir Richard and Lady Calmady's home-coming being over, Julius March returned to his labours in the Brockhurst library.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Revelation, authority--these were still his watchwords; and in face of them even the harmless spectacle of a country neighbourhood at play, let alone the spectacle of the human comedy generally, is singularly confusing.
printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading He felt more at home when dealing with conclusions than with the data that go to build up those conclusions, with the thoughts of men printed and bound, than with the urgent raw material from which those thoughts arise.
PROBLEMSnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading RAISING PROBLEMS WHICH IT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS HISTORY TO RESOLVE It was not without a movement of inward thanksgiving that, the festivities connected with Sir Richard and Lady Calmady's home-coming being over, Julius March returned to his labours in the Brockhurst library.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading RAISING PROBLEMS WHICH IT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS HISTORY TO RESOLVE It was not without a movement of inward thanksgiving that, the festivities connected with Sir Richard and Lady Calmady's home-coming being over, Julius March returned to his labours in the Brockhurst library.
pursuitsnounUS /pərˈsuːts/
plural of “pursuit” — the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading Humanity at first hand, whatever its social standing or its pursuits, was, in truth, always slightly agitating to him.
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading RAISING PROBLEMS WHICH IT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS HISTORY TO RESOLVE It was not without a movement of inward thanksgiving that, the festivities connected with Sir Richard and Lady Calmady's home-coming being over, Julius March returned to his labours in the Brockhurst library.
rawadjectiveUS /rɑː/
(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes
From this reading He felt more at home when dealing with conclusions than with the data that go to build up those conclusions, with the thoughts of men printed and bound, than with the urgent raw material from which those thoughts arise.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading He sought the soothing companionship of books with even heightened relief one fair morning some three weeks later.
RESOLVEverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading RAISING PROBLEMS WHICH IT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS HISTORY TO RESOLVE It was not without a movement of inward thanksgiving that, the festivities connected with Sir Richard and Lady Calmady's home-coming being over, Julius March returned to his labours in the Brockhurst library.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading RAISING PROBLEMS WHICH IT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS HISTORY TO RESOLVE It was not without a movement of inward thanksgiving that, the festivities connected with Sir Richard and Lady Calmady's home-coming being over, Julius March returned to his labours in the Brockhurst library.
RevelationnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading Revelation, authority--these were still his watchwords; and in face of them even the harmless spectacle of a country neighbourhood at play, let alone the spectacle of the human comedy generally, is singularly confusing.
Richard
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singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading Revelation, authority--these were still his watchwords; and in face of them even the harmless spectacle of a country neighbourhood at play, let alone the spectacle of the human comedy generally, is singularly confusing.
term of address for a man
From this reading RAISING PROBLEMS WHICH IT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS HISTORY TO RESOLVE It was not without a movement of inward thanksgiving that, the festivities connected with Sir Richard and Lady Calmady's home-coming being over, Julius March returned to his labours in the Brockhurst library.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Humanity at first hand, whatever its social standing or its pursuits, was, in truth, always slightly agitating to him.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Humanity at first hand, whatever its social standing or its pursuits, was, in truth, always slightly agitating to him.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He sought the soothing companionship of books with even heightened relief one fair morning some three weeks later.
soothingadjectiveUS /ˈsuːðɪŋ/
affording physical relief
From this reading He sought the soothing companionship of books with even heightened relief one fair morning some three weeks later.
that is looked for
From this reading He sought the soothing companionship of books with even heightened relief one fair morning some three weeks later.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading Revelation, authority--these were still his watchwords; and in face of them even the harmless spectacle of a country neighbourhood at play, let alone the spectacle of the human comedy generally, is singularly confusing.
having a supporting base
From this reading Humanity at first hand, whatever its social standing or its pursuits, was, in truth, always slightly agitating to him.
not in physical motion
From this reading Revelation, authority--these were still his watchwords; and in face of them even the harmless spectacle of a country neighbourhood at play, let alone the spectacle of the human comedy generally, is singularly confusing.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He felt more at home when dealing with conclusions than with the data that go to build up those conclusions, with the thoughts of men printed and bound, than with the urgent raw material from which those thoughts arise.
thanksgivingnounUS /ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/
fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag
From this reading RAISING PROBLEMS WHICH IT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS HISTORY TO RESOLVE It was not without a movement of inward thanksgiving that, the festivities connected with Sir Richard and Lady Calmady's home-coming being over, Julius March returned to his labours in the Brockhurst library.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading RAISING PROBLEMS WHICH IT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS HISTORY TO RESOLVE It was not without a movement of inward thanksgiving that, the festivities connected with Sir Richard and Lady Calmady's home-coming being over, Julius March returned to his labours in the Brockhurst library.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RAISING PROBLEMS WHICH IT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS HISTORY TO RESOLVE It was not without a movement of inward thanksgiving that, the festivities connected with Sir Richard and Lady Calmady's home-coming being over, Julius March returned to his labours in the Brockhurst library.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Revelation, authority--these were still his watchwords; and in face of them even the harmless spectacle of a country neighbourhood at play, let alone the spectacle of the human comedy generally, is singularly confusing.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Revelation, authority--these were still his watchwords; and in face of them even the harmless spectacle of a country neighbourhood at play, let alone the spectacle of the human comedy generally, is singularly confusing.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading RAISING PROBLEMS WHICH IT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS HISTORY TO RESOLVE It was not without a movement of inward thanksgiving that, the festivities connected with Sir Richard and Lady Calmady's home-coming being over, Julius March returned to his labours in the Brockhurst library.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He felt more at home when dealing with conclusions than with the data that go to build up those conclusions, with the thoughts of men printed and bound, than with the urgent raw material from which those thoughts arise.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He felt more at home when dealing with conclusions than with the data that go to build up those conclusions, with the thoughts of men printed and bound, than with the urgent raw material from which those thoughts arise.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He sought the soothing companionship of books with even heightened relief one fair morning some three weeks later.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RAISING PROBLEMS WHICH IT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS HISTORY TO RESOLVE It was not without a movement of inward thanksgiving that, the festivities connected with Sir Richard and Lady Calmady's home-coming being over, Julius March returned to his labours in the Brockhurst library.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Humanity at first hand, whatever its social standing or its pursuits, was, in truth, always slightly agitating to him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He felt more at home when dealing with conclusions than with the data that go to build up those conclusions, with the thoughts of men printed and bound, than with the urgent raw material from which those thoughts arise.
urgentadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrdʒənt/
compelling immediate action
From this reading He felt more at home when dealing with conclusions than with the data that go to build up those conclusions, with the thoughts of men printed and bound, than with the urgent raw material from which those thoughts arise.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RAISING PROBLEMS WHICH IT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS HISTORY TO RESOLVE It was not without a movement of inward thanksgiving that, the festivities connected with Sir Richard and Lady Calmady's home-coming being over, Julius March returned to his labours in the Brockhurst library.
watchwordsnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃwɜːrdz/
plural of “watchword” — a slogan used to rally support for a cause
From this reading Revelation, authority--these were still his watchwords; and in face of them even the harmless spectacle of a country neighbourhood at play, let alone the spectacle of the human comedy generally, is singularly confusing.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading He sought the soothing companionship of books with even heightened relief one fair morning some three weeks later.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Revelation, authority--these were still his watchwords; and in face of them even the harmless spectacle of a country neighbourhood at play, let alone the spectacle of the human comedy generally, is singularly confusing.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Humanity at first hand, whatever its social standing or its pursuits, was, in truth, always slightly agitating to him.
at the time that
From this reading He felt more at home when dealing with conclusions than with the data that go to build up those conclusions, with the thoughts of men printed and bound, than with the urgent raw material from which those thoughts arise.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading RAISING PROBLEMS WHICH IT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS HISTORY TO RESOLVE It was not without a movement of inward thanksgiving that, the festivities connected with Sir Richard and Lady Calmady's home-coming being over, Julius March returned to his labours in the Brockhurst library.
in the company of; together with
From this reading RAISING PROBLEMS WHICH IT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS HISTORY TO RESOLVE It was not without a movement of inward thanksgiving that, the festivities connected with Sir Richard and Lady Calmady's home-coming being over, Julius March returned to his labours in the Brockhurst library.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading RAISING PROBLEMS WHICH IT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS HISTORY TO RESOLVE It was not without a movement of inward thanksgiving that, the festivities connected with Sir Richard and Lady Calmady's home-coming being over, Julius March returned to his labours in the Brockhurst library.
