Chapter XIX

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

From this reading ON THE COP It was at a bend of the river-wall by the Lea, in sight of Kemp's Wharf, that Dan Ogle and his sister met at last.

a church associated with a monastery or convent

From this reading So, instructed by Mag, she came to the Cop on a windy morning, where, from the top of the river-wall, one might look east over the Abbey Marsh, and see an unresting and unceasing press of grey and mottled cloud hurrying up from the flat horizon to pass overhead, and vanish in the smoke of London to the West.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Dan had about as much regard for her as she had for him, and the total made something a long way short of affection.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading Dan had about as much regard for her as she had for him, and the total made something a long way short of affection.

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

From this reading So, instructed by Mag, she came to the Cop on a windy morning, where, from the top of the river-wall, one might look east over the Abbey Marsh, and see an unresting and unceasing press of grey and mottled cloud hurrying up from the flat horizon to pass overhead, and vanish in the smoke of London to the West.

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

From this reading ON THE COP It was at a bend of the river-wall by the Lea, in sight of Kemp's Wharf, that Dan Ogle and his sister met at last.

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

From this reading Dan had about as much regard for her as she had for him, and the total made something a long way short of affection.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ON THE COP It was at a bend of the river-wall by the Lea, in sight of Kemp's Wharf, that Dan Ogle and his sister met at last.

form a curve

From this reading ON THE COP It was at a bend of the river-wall by the Lea, in sight of Kemp's Wharf, that Dan Ogle and his sister met at last.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading But common interests brought them together.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But common interests brought them together.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading ON THE COP It was at a bend of the river-wall by the Lea, in sight of Kemp's Wharf, that Dan Ogle and his sister met at last.

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

From this reading So, instructed by Mag, she came to the Cop on a windy morning, where, from the top of the river-wall, one might look east over the Abbey Marsh, and see an unresting and unceasing press of grey and mottled cloud hurrying up from the flat horizon to pass overhead, and vanish in the smoke of London to the West.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading So, instructed by Mag, she came to the Cop on a windy morning, where, from the top of the river-wall, one might look east over the Abbey Marsh, and see an unresting and unceasing press of grey and mottled cloud hurrying up from the flat horizon to pass overhead, and vanish in the smoke of London to the West.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading But common interests brought them together.

uncomplimentary terms for a policeman

From this reading ON THE COP It was at a bend of the river-wall by the Lea, in sight of Kemp's Wharf, that Dan Ogle and his sister met at last.

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

From this reading ON THE COP It was at a bend of the river-wall by the Lea, in sight of Kemp's Wharf, that Dan Ogle and his sister met at last.

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

From this reading Mrs. Grimes had told Mag that she knew of something that would put money in Dan's pocket; and, as money was just what Dan wanted in his pocket, he was ready to hear what his sister had to tell: more especially as it seemed plain that she was unaware--exactly--of the difficulty that had sent him into hiding.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Mrs. Grimes had told Mag that she knew of something that would put money in Dan's pocket; and, as money was just what Dan wanted in his pocket, he was ready to hear what his sister had to tell: more especially as it seemed plain that she was unaware--exactly--of the difficulty that had sent him into hiding.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading So, instructed by Mag, she came to the Cop on a windy morning, where, from the top of the river-wall, one might look east over the Abbey Marsh, and see an unresting and unceasing press of grey and mottled cloud hurrying up from the flat horizon to pass overhead, and vanish in the smoke of London to the West.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Mrs. Grimes had told Mag that she knew of something that would put money in Dan's pocket; and, as money was just what Dan wanted in his pocket, he was ready to hear what his sister had to tell: more especially as it seemed plain that she was unaware--exactly--of the difficulty that had sent him into hiding.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading Mrs. Grimes had told Mag that she knew of something that would put money in Dan's pocket; and, as money was just what Dan wanted in his pocket, he was ready to hear what his sister had to tell: more especially as it seemed plain that she was unaware--exactly--of the difficulty that had sent him into hiding.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading So, instructed by Mag, she came to the Cop on a windy morning, where, from the top of the river-wall, one might look east over the Abbey Marsh, and see an unresting and unceasing press of grey and mottled cloud hurrying up from the flat horizon to pass overhead, and vanish in the smoke of London to the West.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Dan had about as much regard for her as she had for him, and the total made something a long way short of affection.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading So, instructed by Mag, she came to the Cop on a windy morning, where, from the top of the river-wall, one might look east over the Abbey Marsh, and see an unresting and unceasing press of grey and mottled cloud hurrying up from the flat horizon to pass overhead, and vanish in the smoke of London to the West.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading So, instructed by Mag, she came to the Cop on a windy morning, where, from the top of the river-wall, one might look east over the Abbey Marsh, and see an unresting and unceasing press of grey and mottled cloud hurrying up from the flat horizon to pass overhead, and vanish in the smoke of London to the West.

plural of “grime” — the state of being covered with unclean things

From this reading Mrs. Grimes had told Mag that she knew of something that would put money in Dan's pocket; and, as money was just what Dan wanted in his pocket, he was ready to hear what his sister had to tell: more especially as it seemed plain that she was unaware--exactly--of the difficulty that had sent him into hiding.

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

From this reading Dan had about as much regard for her as she had for him, and the total made something a long way short of affection.

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

From this reading Mrs. Grimes had told Mag that she knew of something that would put money in Dan's pocket; and, as money was just what Dan wanted in his pocket, he was ready to hear what his sister had to tell: more especially as it seemed plain that she was unaware--exactly--of the difficulty that had sent him into hiding.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Mrs. Grimes had told Mag that she knew of something that would put money in Dan's pocket; and, as money was just what Dan wanted in his pocket, he was ready to hear what his sister had to tell: more especially as it seemed plain that she was unaware--exactly--of the difficulty that had sent him into hiding.

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

From this reading Dan had about as much regard for her as she had for him, and the total made something a long way short of affection.

the activity of keeping something secret

From this reading Mrs. Grimes had told Mag that she knew of something that would put money in Dan's pocket; and, as money was just what Dan wanted in his pocket, he was ready to hear what his sister had to tell: more especially as it seemed plain that she was unaware--exactly--of the difficulty that had sent him into hiding.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Dan had about as much regard for her as she had for him, and the total made something a long way short of affection.

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

From this reading ON THE COP It was at a bend of the river-wall by the Lea, in sight of Kemp's Wharf, that Dan Ogle and his sister met at last.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading So, instructed by Mag, she came to the Cop on a windy morning, where, from the top of the river-wall, one might look east over the Abbey Marsh, and see an unresting and unceasing press of grey and mottled cloud hurrying up from the flat horizon to pass overhead, and vanish in the smoke of London to the West.

moving with great haste

From this reading So, instructed by Mag, she came to the Cop on a windy morning, where, from the top of the river-wall, one might look east over the Abbey Marsh, and see an unresting and unceasing press of grey and mottled cloud hurrying up from the flat horizon to pass overhead, and vanish in the smoke of London to the West.

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

From this reading ON THE COP It was at a bend of the river-wall by the Lea, in sight of Kemp's Wharf, that Dan Ogle and his sister met at last.

past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading So, instructed by Mag, she came to the Cop on a windy morning, where, from the top of the river-wall, one might look east over the Abbey Marsh, and see an unresting and unceasing press of grey and mottled cloud hurrying up from the flat horizon to pass overhead, and vanish in the smoke of London to the West.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading But common interests brought them together.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Mrs. Grimes had told Mag that she knew of something that would put money in Dan's pocket; and, as money was just what Dan wanted in his pocket, he was ready to hear what his sister had to tell: more especially as it seemed plain that she was unaware--exactly--of the difficulty that had sent him into hiding.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading ON THE COP It was at a bend of the river-wall by the Lea, in sight of Kemp's Wharf, that Dan Ogle and his sister met at last.

and nothing more

From this reading Mrs. Grimes had told Mag that she knew of something that would put money in Dan's pocket; and, as money was just what Dan wanted in his pocket, he was ready to hear what his sister had to tell: more especially as it seemed plain that she was unaware--exactly--of the difficulty that had sent him into hiding.

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

From this reading ON THE COP It was at a bend of the river-wall by the Lea, in sight of Kemp's Wharf, that Dan Ogle and his sister met at last.

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 Mrs. Grimes had told Mag that she knew of something that would put money in Dan's pocket; and, as money was just what Dan wanted in his pocket, he was ready to hear what his sister had to tell: more especially as it seemed plain that she was unaware--exactly--of the difficulty that had sent him into hiding.

immediately past

From this reading ON THE COP It was at a bend of the river-wall by the Lea, in sight of Kemp's Wharf, that Dan Ogle and his sister met at last.

a unit of length of thread or yarn

From this reading ON THE COP It was at a bend of the river-wall by the Lea, in sight of Kemp's Wharf, that Dan Ogle and his sister met at last.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading So, instructed by Mag, she came to the Cop on a windy morning, where, from the top of the river-wall, one might look east over the Abbey Marsh, and see an unresting and unceasing press of grey and mottled cloud hurrying up from the flat horizon to pass overhead, and vanish in the smoke of London to the West.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Dan had about as much regard for her as she had for him, and the total made something a long way short of affection.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading So, instructed by Mag, she came to the Cop on a windy morning, where, from the top of the river-wall, one might look east over the Abbey Marsh, and see an unresting and unceasing press of grey and mottled cloud hurrying up from the flat horizon to pass overhead, and vanish in the smoke of London to the West.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Dan had about as much regard for her as she had for him, and the total made something a long way short of affection.

a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

From this reading Mrs. Grimes had told Mag that she knew of something that would put money in Dan's pocket; and, as money was just what Dan wanted in his pocket, he was ready to hear what his sister had to tell: more especially as it seemed plain that she was unaware--exactly--of the difficulty that had sent him into hiding.

low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water

From this reading So, instructed by Mag, she came to the Cop on a windy morning, where, from the top of the river-wall, one might look east over the Abbey Marsh, and see an unresting and unceasing press of grey and mottled cloud hurrying up from the flat horizon to pass overhead, and vanish in the smoke of London to the West.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading ON THE COP It was at a bend of the river-wall by the Lea, in sight of Kemp's Wharf, that Dan Ogle and his sister met at last.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading So, instructed by Mag, she came to the Cop on a windy morning, where, from the top of the river-wall, one might look east over the Abbey Marsh, and see an unresting and unceasing press of grey and mottled cloud hurrying up from the flat horizon to pass overhead, and vanish in the smoke of London to the West.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Mrs. Grimes had told Mag that she knew of something that would put money in Dan's pocket; and, as money was just what Dan wanted in his pocket, he was ready to hear what his sister had to tell: more especially as it seemed plain that she was unaware--exactly--of the difficulty that had sent him into hiding.

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

From this reading Mrs. Grimes had told Mag that she knew of something that would put money in Dan's pocket; and, as money was just what Dan wanted in his pocket, he was ready to hear what his sister had to tell: more especially as it seemed plain that she was unaware--exactly--of the difficulty that had sent him into hiding.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading So, instructed by Mag, she came to the Cop on a windy morning, where, from the top of the river-wall, one might look east over the Abbey Marsh, and see an unresting and unceasing press of grey and mottled cloud hurrying up from the flat horizon to pass overhead, and vanish in the smoke of London to the West.

having spots or patches of color

From this reading So, instructed by Mag, she came to the Cop on a windy morning, where, from the top of the river-wall, one might look east over the Abbey Marsh, and see an unresting and unceasing press of grey and mottled cloud hurrying up from the flat horizon to pass overhead, and vanish in the smoke of London to the West.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Grimes had told Mag that she knew of something that would put money in Dan's pocket; and, as money was just what Dan wanted in his pocket, he was ready to hear what his sister had to tell: more especially as it seemed plain that she was unaware--exactly--of the difficulty that had sent him into hiding.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Dan had about as much regard for her as she had for him, and the total made something a long way short of affection.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ON THE COP It was at a bend of the river-wall by the Lea, in sight of Kemp's Wharf, that Dan Ogle and his sister met at last.

look at with amorous intentions

From this reading ON THE COP It was at a bend of the river-wall by the Lea, in sight of Kemp's Wharf, that Dan Ogle and his sister met at last.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON THE COP It was at a bend of the river-wall by the Lea, in sight of Kemp's Wharf, that Dan Ogle and his sister met at last.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading So, instructed by Mag, she came to the Cop on a windy morning, where, from the top of the river-wall, one might look east over the Abbey Marsh, and see an unresting and unceasing press of grey and mottled cloud hurrying up from the flat horizon to pass overhead, and vanish in the smoke of London to the West.

above and across; more than

From this reading So, instructed by Mag, she came to the Cop on a windy morning, where, from the top of the river-wall, one might look east over the Abbey Marsh, and see an unresting and unceasing press of grey and mottled cloud hurrying up from the flat horizon to pass overhead, and vanish in the smoke of London to the West.

above your head; in the sky

From this reading So, instructed by Mag, she came to the Cop on a windy morning, where, from the top of the river-wall, one might look east over the Abbey Marsh, and see an unresting and unceasing press of grey and mottled cloud hurrying up from the flat horizon to pass overhead, and vanish in the smoke of London to the West.

go across or through

From this reading So, instructed by Mag, she came to the Cop on a windy morning, where, from the top of the river-wall, one might look east over the Abbey Marsh, and see an unresting and unceasing press of grey and mottled cloud hurrying up from the flat horizon to pass overhead, and vanish in the smoke of London to the West.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Mrs. Grimes had told Mag that she knew of something that would put money in Dan's pocket; and, as money was just what Dan wanted in his pocket, he was ready to hear what his sister had to tell: more especially as it seemed plain that she was unaware--exactly--of the difficulty that had sent him into hiding.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading Mrs. Grimes had told Mag that she knew of something that would put money in Dan's pocket; and, as money was just what Dan wanted in his pocket, he was ready to hear what his sister had to tell: more especially as it seemed plain that she was unaware--exactly--of the difficulty that had sent him into hiding.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading So, instructed by Mag, she came to the Cop on a windy morning, where, from the top of the river-wall, one might look east over the Abbey Marsh, and see an unresting and unceasing press of grey and mottled cloud hurrying up from the flat horizon to pass overhead, and vanish in the smoke of London to the West.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Mrs. Grimes had told Mag that she knew of something that would put money in Dan's pocket; and, as money was just what Dan wanted in his pocket, he was ready to hear what his sister had to tell: more especially as it seemed plain that she was unaware--exactly--of the difficulty that had sent him into hiding.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Mrs. Grimes had told Mag that she knew of something that would put money in Dan's pocket; and, as money was just what Dan wanted in his pocket, he was ready to hear what his sister had to tell: more especially as it seemed plain that she was unaware--exactly--of the difficulty that had sent him into hiding.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Dan had about as much regard for her as she had for him, and the total made something a long way short of affection.

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

From this reading ON THE COP It was at a bend of the river-wall by the Lea, in sight of Kemp's Wharf, that Dan Ogle and his sister met at last.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading So, instructed by Mag, she came to the Cop on a windy morning, where, from the top of the river-wall, one might look east over the Abbey Marsh, and see an unresting and unceasing press of grey and mottled cloud hurrying up from the flat horizon to pass overhead, and vanish in the smoke of London to the West.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Mrs. Grimes had told Mag that she knew of something that would put money in Dan's pocket; and, as money was just what Dan wanted in his pocket, he was ready to hear what his sister had to tell: more especially as it seemed plain that she was unaware--exactly--of the difficulty that had sent him into hiding.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Mrs. Grimes had told Mag that she knew of something that would put money in Dan's pocket; and, as money was just what Dan wanted in his pocket, he was ready to hear what his sister had to tell: more especially as it seemed plain that she was unaware--exactly--of the difficulty that had sent him into hiding.

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

From this reading Dan had about as much regard for her as she had for him, and the total made something a long way short of affection.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Dan had about as much regard for her as she had for him, and the total made something a long way short of affection.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading ON THE COP It was at a bend of the river-wall by the Lea, in sight of Kemp's Wharf, that Dan Ogle and his sister met at last.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading ON THE COP It was at a bend of the river-wall by the Lea, in sight of Kemp's Wharf, that Dan Ogle and his sister met at last.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading So, instructed by Mag, she came to the Cop on a windy morning, where, from the top of the river-wall, one might look east over the Abbey Marsh, and see an unresting and unceasing press of grey and mottled cloud hurrying up from the flat horizon to pass overhead, and vanish in the smoke of London to the West.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So, instructed by Mag, she came to the Cop on a windy morning, where, from the top of the river-wall, one might look east over the Abbey Marsh, and see an unresting and unceasing press of grey and mottled cloud hurrying up from the flat horizon to pass overhead, and vanish in the smoke of London to the West.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Dan had about as much regard for her as she had for him, and the total made something a long way short of affection.

express in words

From this reading Mrs. Grimes had told Mag that she knew of something that would put money in Dan's pocket; and, as money was just what Dan wanted in his pocket, he was ready to hear what his sister had to tell: more especially as it seemed plain that she was unaware--exactly--of the difficulty that had sent him into hiding.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ON THE COP It was at a bend of the river-wall by the Lea, in sight of Kemp's Wharf, that Dan Ogle and his sister met at last.

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

From this reading ON THE COP It was at a bend of the river-wall by the Lea, in sight of Kemp's Wharf, that Dan Ogle and his sister met at last.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But common interests brought them together.

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

From this reading Mrs. Grimes had told Mag that she knew of something that would put money in Dan's pocket; and, as money was just what Dan wanted in his pocket, he was ready to hear what his sister had to tell: more especially as it seemed plain that she was unaware--exactly--of the difficulty that had sent him into hiding.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading But common interests brought them together.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Mrs. Grimes had told Mag that she knew of something that would put money in Dan's pocket; and, as money was just what Dan wanted in his pocket, he was ready to hear what his sister had to tell: more especially as it seemed plain that she was unaware--exactly--of the difficulty that had sent him into hiding.

the upper part of anything

From this reading So, instructed by Mag, she came to the Cop on a windy morning, where, from the top of the river-wall, one might look east over the Abbey Marsh, and see an unresting and unceasing press of grey and mottled cloud hurrying up from the flat horizon to pass overhead, and vanish in the smoke of London to the West.

add up in number or quantity

From this reading Dan had about as much regard for her as she had for him, and the total made something a long way short of affection.

(often followed by “of”) not aware

From this reading Mrs. Grimes had told Mag that she knew of something that would put money in Dan's pocket; and, as money was just what Dan wanted in his pocket, he was ready to hear what his sister had to tell: more especially as it seemed plain that she was unaware--exactly--of the difficulty that had sent him into hiding.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading So, instructed by Mag, she came to the Cop on a windy morning, where, from the top of the river-wall, one might look east over the Abbey Marsh, and see an unresting and unceasing press of grey and mottled cloud hurrying up from the flat horizon to pass overhead, and vanish in the smoke of London to the West.

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

From this reading So, instructed by Mag, she came to the Cop on a windy morning, where, from the top of the river-wall, one might look east over the Abbey Marsh, and see an unresting and unceasing press of grey and mottled cloud hurrying up from the flat horizon to pass overhead, and vanish in the smoke of London to the West.

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

From this reading So, instructed by Mag, she came to the Cop on a windy morning, where, from the top of the river-wall, one might look east over the Abbey Marsh, and see an unresting and unceasing press of grey and mottled cloud hurrying up from the flat horizon to pass overhead, and vanish in the smoke of London to the West.

get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading So, instructed by Mag, she came to the Cop on a windy morning, where, from the top of the river-wall, one might look east over the Abbey Marsh, and see an unresting and unceasing press of grey and mottled cloud hurrying up from the flat horizon to pass overhead, and vanish in the smoke of London to the West.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Mrs. Grimes had told Mag that she knew of something that would put money in Dan's pocket; and, as money was just what Dan wanted in his pocket, he was ready to hear what his sister had to tell: more especially as it seemed plain that she was unaware--exactly--of the difficulty that had sent him into hiding.

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

From this reading ON THE COP It was at a bend of the river-wall by the Lea, in sight of Kemp's Wharf, that Dan Ogle and his sister met at last.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Dan had about as much regard for her as she had for him, and the total made something a long way short of affection.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading So, instructed by Mag, she came to the Cop on a windy morning, where, from the top of the river-wall, one might look east over the Abbey Marsh, and see an unresting and unceasing press of grey and mottled cloud hurrying up from the flat horizon to pass overhead, and vanish in the smoke of London to the West.

a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

From this reading ON THE COP It was at a bend of the river-wall by the Lea, in sight of Kemp's Wharf, that Dan Ogle and his sister met at last.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Mrs. Grimes had told Mag that she knew of something that would put money in Dan's pocket; and, as money was just what Dan wanted in his pocket, he was ready to hear what his sister had to tell: more especially as it seemed plain that she was unaware--exactly--of the difficulty that had sent him into hiding.

in or at the place that

From this reading So, instructed by Mag, she came to the Cop on a windy morning, where, from the top of the river-wall, one might look east over the Abbey Marsh, and see an unresting and unceasing press of grey and mottled cloud hurrying up from the flat horizon to pass overhead, and vanish in the smoke of London to the West.

abounding in or exposed to the wind or breezes

From this reading So, instructed by Mag, she came to the Cop on a windy morning, where, from the top of the river-wall, one might look east over the Abbey Marsh, and see an unresting and unceasing press of grey and mottled cloud hurrying up from the flat horizon to pass overhead, and vanish in the smoke of London to the West.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Mrs. Grimes had told Mag that she knew of something that would put money in Dan's pocket; and, as money was just what Dan wanted in his pocket, he was ready to hear what his sister had to tell: more especially as it seemed plain that she was unaware--exactly--of the difficulty that had sent him into hiding.