Chapter VII

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

From this reading 'NO,' SAID MAMMA, 'THAT ISN'T ALL' Then we all sat down at the end of the terrace; Mrs. and Miss Trevor had already found out exactly the nicest place, one of our own favourite places, sheltered but not too shut in, with a view of the pine woods close by, at one side, and a peep of the farther off sea, through an opening that had been made on purpose, at the other.

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

From this reading 'NO,' SAID MAMMA, 'THAT ISN'T ALL' Then we all sat down at the end of the terrace; Mrs. and Miss Trevor had already found out exactly the nicest place, one of our own favourite places, sheltered but not too shut in, with a view of the pine woods close by, at one side, and a peep of the farther off sea, through an opening that had been made on purpose, at the other.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading 'NO,' SAID MAMMA, 'THAT ISN'T ALL' Then we all sat down at the end of the terrace; Mrs. and Miss Trevor had already found out exactly the nicest place, one of our own favourite places, sheltered but not too shut in, with a view of the pine woods close by, at one side, and a peep of the farther off sea, through an opening that had been made on purpose, at the other.

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

From this reading 'NO,' SAID MAMMA, 'THAT ISN'T ALL' Then we all sat down at the end of the terrace; Mrs. and Miss Trevor had already found out exactly the nicest place, one of our own favourite places, sheltered but not too shut in, with a view of the pine woods close by, at one side, and a peep of the farther off sea, through an opening that had been made on purpose, at the other.

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

From this reading 'NO,' SAID MAMMA, 'THAT ISN'T ALL' Then we all sat down at the end of the terrace; Mrs. and Miss Trevor had already found out exactly the nicest place, one of our own favourite places, sheltered but not too shut in, with a view of the pine woods close by, at one side, and a peep of the farther off sea, through an opening that had been made on purpose, at the other.

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

From this reading But you should see the view from where we are now--down at the Hut, I mean.'

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

From this reading 'I love that glimpse of the sea,' said Miss Trevor, who naturally began to talk to me, as her mother and mamma were entertaining each other.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading 'NO,' SAID MAMMA, 'THAT ISN'T ALL' Then we all sat down at the end of the terrace; Mrs. and Miss Trevor had already found out exactly the nicest place, one of our own favourite places, sheltered but not too shut in, with a view of the pine woods close by, at one side, and a peep of the farther off sea, through an opening that had been made on purpose, at the other.

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

From this reading 'It must be charming,' she replied, 'so open and wide.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading 'NO,' SAID MAMMA, 'THAT ISN'T ALL' Then we all sat down at the end of the terrace; Mrs. and Miss Trevor had already found out exactly the nicest place, one of our own favourite places, sheltered but not too shut in, with a view of the pine woods close by, at one side, and a peep of the farther off sea, through an opening that had been made on purpose, at the other.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading 'I love that glimpse of the sea,' said Miss Trevor, who naturally began to talk to me, as her mother and mamma were entertaining each other.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading 'NO,' SAID MAMMA, 'THAT ISN'T ALL' Then we all sat down at the end of the terrace; Mrs. and Miss Trevor had already found out exactly the nicest place, one of our own favourite places, sheltered but not too shut in, with a view of the pine woods close by, at one side, and a peep of the farther off sea, through an opening that had been made on purpose, at the other.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading 'NO,' SAID MAMMA, 'THAT ISN'T ALL' Then we all sat down at the end of the terrace; Mrs. and Miss Trevor had already found out exactly the nicest place, one of our own favourite places, sheltered but not too shut in, with a view of the pine woods close by, at one side, and a peep of the farther off sea, through an opening that had been made on purpose, at the other.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading 'It must be charming,' she replied, 'so open and wide.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading 'NO,' SAID MAMMA, 'THAT ISN'T ALL' Then we all sat down at the end of the terrace; Mrs. and Miss Trevor had already found out exactly the nicest place, one of our own favourite places, sheltered but not too shut in, with a view of the pine woods close by, at one side, and a peep of the farther off sea, through an opening that had been made on purpose, at the other.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading 'Yes,' I said, 'this corner is a very nice one.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading 'NO,' SAID MAMMA, 'THAT ISN'T ALL' Then we all sat down at the end of the terrace; Mrs. and Miss Trevor had already found out exactly the nicest place, one of our own favourite places, sheltered but not too shut in, with a view of the pine woods close by, at one side, and a peep of the farther off sea, through an opening that had been made on purpose, at the other.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading 'I love that glimpse of the sea,' said Miss Trevor, who naturally began to talk to me, as her mother and mamma were entertaining each other.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading 'NO,' SAID MAMMA, 'THAT ISN'T ALL' Then we all sat down at the end of the terrace; Mrs. and Miss Trevor had already found out exactly the nicest place, one of our own favourite places, sheltered but not too shut in, with a view of the pine woods close by, at one side, and a peep of the farther off sea, through an opening that had been made on purpose, at the other.

agreeably diverting

From this reading 'I love that glimpse of the sea,' said Miss Trevor, who naturally began to talk to me, as her mother and mamma were entertaining each other.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading 'NO,' SAID MAMMA, 'THAT ISN'T ALL' Then we all sat down at the end of the terrace; Mrs. and Miss Trevor had already found out exactly the nicest place, one of our own favourite places, sheltered but not too shut in, with a view of the pine woods close by, at one side, and a peep of the farther off sea, through an opening that had been made on purpose, at the other.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading 'NO,' SAID MAMMA, 'THAT ISN'T ALL' Then we all sat down at the end of the terrace; Mrs. and Miss Trevor had already found out exactly the nicest place, one of our own favourite places, sheltered but not too shut in, with a view of the pine woods close by, at one side, and a peep of the farther off sea, through an opening that had been made on purpose, at the other.

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading 'NO,' SAID MAMMA, 'THAT ISN'T ALL' Then we all sat down at the end of the terrace; Mrs. and Miss Trevor had already found out exactly the nicest place, one of our own favourite places, sheltered but not too shut in, with a view of the pine woods close by, at one side, and a peep of the farther off sea, through an opening that had been made on purpose, at the other.

set up or found

From this reading 'NO,' SAID MAMMA, 'THAT ISN'T ALL' Then we all sat down at the end of the terrace; Mrs. and Miss Trevor had already found out exactly the nicest place, one of our own favourite places, sheltered but not too shut in, with a view of the pine woods close by, at one side, and a peep of the farther off sea, through an opening that had been made on purpose, at the other.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But you should see the view from where we are now--down at the Hut, I mean.'

a quick look

From this reading 'I love that glimpse of the sea,' said Miss Trevor, who naturally began to talk to me, as her mother and mamma were entertaining each other.

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

From this reading 'NO,' SAID MAMMA, 'THAT ISN'T ALL' Then we all sat down at the end of the terrace; Mrs. and Miss Trevor had already found out exactly the nicest place, one of our own favourite places, sheltered but not too shut in, with a view of the pine woods close by, at one side, and a peep of the farther off sea, through an opening that had been made on purpose, at the other.

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

From this reading 'I love that glimpse of the sea,' said Miss Trevor, who naturally began to talk to me, as her mother and mamma were entertaining each other.

temporary military shelter

From this reading But you should see the view from where we are now--down at the Hut, I mean.'

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

From this reading 'I love that glimpse of the sea,' said Miss Trevor, who naturally began to talk to me, as her mother and mamma were entertaining each other.

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

From this reading 'NO,' SAID MAMMA, 'THAT ISN'T ALL' Then we all sat down at the end of the terrace; Mrs. and Miss Trevor had already found out exactly the nicest place, one of our own favourite places, sheltered but not too shut in, with a view of the pine woods close by, at one side, and a peep of the farther off sea, through an opening that had been made on purpose, at the other.

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

From this reading 'Yes,' I said, 'this corner is a very nice one.

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

From this reading 'NO,' SAID MAMMA, 'THAT ISN'T ALL' Then we all sat down at the end of the terrace; Mrs. and Miss Trevor had already found out exactly the nicest place, one of our own favourite places, sheltered but not too shut in, with a view of the pine woods close by, at one side, and a peep of the farther off sea, through an opening that had been made on purpose, at the other.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading 'It must be charming,' she replied, 'so open and wide.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading 'I love that glimpse of the sea,' said Miss Trevor, who naturally began to talk to me, as her mother and mamma were entertaining each other.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading 'NO,' SAID MAMMA, 'THAT ISN'T ALL' Then we all sat down at the end of the terrace; Mrs. and Miss Trevor had already found out exactly the nicest place, one of our own favourite places, sheltered but not too shut in, with a view of the pine woods close by, at one side, and a peep of the farther off sea, through an opening that had been made on purpose, at the other.

informal terms for a mother

From this reading 'NO,' SAID MAMMA, 'THAT ISN'T ALL' Then we all sat down at the end of the terrace; Mrs. and Miss Trevor had already found out exactly the nicest place, one of our own favourite places, sheltered but not too shut in, with a view of the pine woods close by, at one side, and a peep of the farther off sea, through an opening that had been made on purpose, at the other.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading 'I love that glimpse of the sea,' said Miss Trevor, who naturally began to talk to me, as her mother and mamma were entertaining each other.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading But you should see the view from where we are now--down at the Hut, I mean.'

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading 'NO,' SAID MAMMA, 'THAT ISN'T ALL' Then we all sat down at the end of the terrace; Mrs. and Miss Trevor had already found out exactly the nicest place, one of our own favourite places, sheltered but not too shut in, with a view of the pine woods close by, at one side, and a peep of the farther off sea, through an opening that had been made on purpose, at the other.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading 'I love that glimpse of the sea,' said Miss Trevor, who naturally began to talk to me, as her mother and mamma were entertaining each other.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading 'NO,' SAID MAMMA, 'THAT ISN'T ALL' Then we all sat down at the end of the terrace; Mrs. and Miss Trevor had already found out exactly the nicest place, one of our own favourite places, sheltered but not too shut in, with a view of the pine woods close by, at one side, and a peep of the farther off sea, through an opening that had been made on purpose, at the other.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading 'It must be charming,' she replied, 'so open and wide.

as might be expected

From this reading 'I love that glimpse of the sea,' said Miss Trevor, who naturally began to talk to me, as her mother and mamma were entertaining each other.

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading 'Yes,' I said, 'this corner is a very nice one.

superlative of “nice” — pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading 'NO,' SAID MAMMA, 'THAT ISN'T ALL' Then we all sat down at the end of the terrace; Mrs. and Miss Trevor had already found out exactly the nicest place, one of our own favourite places, sheltered but not too shut in, with a view of the pine woods close by, at one side, and a peep of the farther off sea, through an opening that had been made on purpose, at the other.

not any; not one

From this reading 'NO,' SAID MAMMA, 'THAT ISN'T ALL' Then we all sat down at the end of the terrace; Mrs. and Miss Trevor had already found out exactly the nicest place, one of our own favourite places, sheltered but not too shut in, with a view of the pine woods close by, at one side, and a peep of the farther off sea, through an opening that had been made on purpose, at the other.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading 'NO,' SAID MAMMA, 'THAT ISN'T ALL' Then we all sat down at the end of the terrace; Mrs. and Miss Trevor had already found out exactly the nicest place, one of our own favourite places, sheltered but not too shut in, with a view of the pine woods close by, at one side, and a peep of the farther off sea, through an opening that had been made on purpose, at the other.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading But you should see the view from where we are now--down at the Hut, I mean.'

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading 'NO,' SAID MAMMA, 'THAT ISN'T ALL' Then we all sat down at the end of the terrace; Mrs. and Miss Trevor had already found out exactly the nicest place, one of our own favourite places, sheltered but not too shut in, with a view of the pine woods close by, at one side, and a peep of the farther off sea, through an opening that had been made on purpose, at the other.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading 'NO,' SAID MAMMA, 'THAT ISN'T ALL' Then we all sat down at the end of the terrace; Mrs. and Miss Trevor had already found out exactly the nicest place, one of our own favourite places, sheltered but not too shut in, with a view of the pine woods close by, at one side, and a peep of the farther off sea, through an opening that had been made on purpose, at the other.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading 'NO,' SAID MAMMA, 'THAT ISN'T ALL' Then we all sat down at the end of the terrace; Mrs. and Miss Trevor had already found out exactly the nicest place, one of our own favourite places, sheltered but not too shut in, with a view of the pine woods close by, at one side, and a peep of the farther off sea, through an opening that had been made on purpose, at the other.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading 'NO,' SAID MAMMA, 'THAT ISN'T ALL' Then we all sat down at the end of the terrace; Mrs. and Miss Trevor had already found out exactly the nicest place, one of our own favourite places, sheltered but not too shut in, with a view of the pine woods close by, at one side, and a peep of the farther off sea, through an opening that had been made on purpose, at the other.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading 'It must be charming,' she replied, 'so open and wide.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading 'NO,' SAID MAMMA, 'THAT ISN'T ALL' Then we all sat down at the end of the terrace; Mrs. and Miss Trevor had already found out exactly the nicest place, one of our own favourite places, sheltered but not too shut in, with a view of the pine woods close by, at one side, and a peep of the farther off sea, through an opening that had been made on purpose, at the other.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading 'NO,' SAID MAMMA, 'THAT ISN'T ALL' Then we all sat down at the end of the terrace; Mrs. and Miss Trevor had already found out exactly the nicest place, one of our own favourite places, sheltered but not too shut in, with a view of the pine woods close by, at one side, and a peep of the farther off sea, through an opening that had been made on purpose, at the other.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading 'NO,' SAID MAMMA, 'THAT ISN'T ALL' Then we all sat down at the end of the terrace; Mrs. and Miss Trevor had already found out exactly the nicest place, one of our own favourite places, sheltered but not too shut in, with a view of the pine woods close by, at one side, and a peep of the farther off sea, through an opening that had been made on purpose, at the other.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading 'NO,' SAID MAMMA, 'THAT ISN'T ALL' Then we all sat down at the end of the terrace; Mrs. and Miss Trevor had already found out exactly the nicest place, one of our own favourite places, sheltered but not too shut in, with a view of the pine woods close by, at one side, and a peep of the farther off sea, through an opening that had been made on purpose, at the other.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading 'NO,' SAID MAMMA, 'THAT ISN'T ALL' Then we all sat down at the end of the terrace; Mrs. and Miss Trevor had already found out exactly the nicest place, one of our own favourite places, sheltered but not too shut in, with a view of the pine woods close by, at one side, and a peep of the farther off sea, through an opening that had been made on purpose, at the other.

look furtively

From this reading 'NO,' SAID MAMMA, 'THAT ISN'T ALL' Then we all sat down at the end of the terrace; Mrs. and Miss Trevor had already found out exactly the nicest place, one of our own favourite places, sheltered but not too shut in, with a view of the pine woods close by, at one side, and a peep of the farther off sea, through an opening that had been made on purpose, at the other.

a coniferous tree

From this reading 'NO,' SAID MAMMA, 'THAT ISN'T ALL' Then we all sat down at the end of the terrace; Mrs. and Miss Trevor had already found out exactly the nicest place, one of our own favourite places, sheltered but not too shut in, with a view of the pine woods close by, at one side, and a peep of the farther off sea, through an opening that had been made on purpose, at the other.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading 'NO,' SAID MAMMA, 'THAT ISN'T ALL' Then we all sat down at the end of the terrace; Mrs. and Miss Trevor had already found out exactly the nicest place, one of our own favourite places, sheltered but not too shut in, with a view of the pine woods close by, at one side, and a peep of the farther off sea, through an opening that had been made on purpose, at the other.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading 'NO,' SAID MAMMA, 'THAT ISN'T ALL' Then we all sat down at the end of the terrace; Mrs. and Miss Trevor had already found out exactly the nicest place, one of our own favourite places, sheltered but not too shut in, with a view of the pine woods close by, at one side, and a peep of the farther off sea, through an opening that had been made on purpose, at the other.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading 'NO,' SAID MAMMA, 'THAT ISN'T ALL' Then we all sat down at the end of the terrace; Mrs. and Miss Trevor had already found out exactly the nicest place, one of our own favourite places, sheltered but not too shut in, with a view of the pine woods close by, at one side, and a peep of the farther off sea, through an opening that had been made on purpose, at the other.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading 'It must be charming,' she replied, 'so open and wide.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading 'NO,' SAID MAMMA, 'THAT ISN'T ALL' Then we all sat down at the end of the terrace; Mrs. and Miss Trevor had already found out exactly the nicest place, one of our own favourite places, sheltered but not too shut in, with a view of the pine woods close by, at one side, and a peep of the farther off sea, through an opening that had been made on purpose, at the other.

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

From this reading 'NO,' SAID MAMMA, 'THAT ISN'T ALL' Then we all sat down at the end of the terrace; Mrs. and Miss Trevor had already found out exactly the nicest place, one of our own favourite places, sheltered but not too shut in, with a view of the pine woods close by, at one side, and a peep of the farther off sea, through an opening that had been made on purpose, at the other.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading 'NO,' SAID MAMMA, 'THAT ISN'T ALL' Then we all sat down at the end of the terrace; Mrs. and Miss Trevor had already found out exactly the nicest place, one of our own favourite places, sheltered but not too shut in, with a view of the pine woods close by, at one side, and a peep of the farther off sea, through an opening that had been made on purpose, at the other.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading But you should see the view from where we are now--down at the Hut, I mean.'

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

From this reading 'It must be charming,' she replied, 'so open and wide.

protected from danger or bad weather

From this reading 'NO,' SAID MAMMA, 'THAT ISN'T ALL' Then we all sat down at the end of the terrace; Mrs. and Miss Trevor had already found out exactly the nicest place, one of our own favourite places, sheltered but not too shut in, with a view of the pine woods close by, at one side, and a peep of the farther off sea, through an opening that had been made on purpose, at the other.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading But you should see the view from where we are now--down at the Hut, I mean.'

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading 'NO,' SAID MAMMA, 'THAT ISN'T ALL' Then we all sat down at the end of the terrace; Mrs. and Miss Trevor had already found out exactly the nicest place, one of our own favourite places, sheltered but not too shut in, with a view of the pine woods close by, at one side, and a peep of the farther off sea, through an opening that had been made on purpose, at the other.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading 'NO,' SAID MAMMA, 'THAT ISN'T ALL' Then we all sat down at the end of the terrace; Mrs. and Miss Trevor had already found out exactly the nicest place, one of our own favourite places, sheltered but not too shut in, with a view of the pine woods close by, at one side, and a peep of the farther off sea, through an opening that had been made on purpose, at the other.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading 'It must be charming,' she replied, 'so open and wide.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading 'I love that glimpse of the sea,' said Miss Trevor, who naturally began to talk to me, as her mother and mamma were entertaining each other.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading 'NO,' SAID MAMMA, 'THAT ISN'T ALL' Then we all sat down at the end of the terrace; Mrs. and Miss Trevor had already found out exactly the nicest place, one of our own favourite places, sheltered but not too shut in, with a view of the pine woods close by, at one side, and a peep of the farther off sea, through an opening that had been made on purpose, at the other.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading 'NO,' SAID MAMMA, 'THAT ISN'T ALL' Then we all sat down at the end of the terrace; Mrs. and Miss Trevor had already found out exactly the nicest place, one of our own favourite places, sheltered but not too shut in, with a view of the pine woods close by, at one side, and a peep of the farther off sea, through an opening that had been made on purpose, at the other.

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

From this reading 'NO,' SAID MAMMA, 'THAT ISN'T ALL' Then we all sat down at the end of the terrace; Mrs. and Miss Trevor had already found out exactly the nicest place, one of our own favourite places, sheltered but not too shut in, with a view of the pine woods close by, at one side, and a peep of the farther off sea, through an opening that had been made on purpose, at the other.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading 'NO,' SAID MAMMA, 'THAT ISN'T ALL' Then we all sat down at the end of the terrace; Mrs. and Miss Trevor had already found out exactly the nicest place, one of our own favourite places, sheltered but not too shut in, with a view of the pine woods close by, at one side, and a peep of the farther off sea, through an opening that had been made on purpose, at the other.

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

From this reading 'Yes,' I said, 'this corner is a very nice one.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading 'NO,' SAID MAMMA, 'THAT ISN'T ALL' Then we all sat down at the end of the terrace; Mrs. and Miss Trevor had already found out exactly the nicest place, one of our own favourite places, sheltered but not too shut in, with a view of the pine woods close by, at one side, and a peep of the farther off sea, through an opening that had been made on purpose, at the other.

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

From this reading 'I love that glimpse of the sea,' said Miss Trevor, who naturally began to talk to me, as her mother and mamma were entertaining each other.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading 'NO,' SAID MAMMA, 'THAT ISN'T ALL' Then we all sat down at the end of the terrace; Mrs. and Miss Trevor had already found out exactly the nicest place, one of our own favourite places, sheltered but not too shut in, with a view of the pine woods close by, at one side, and a peep of the farther off sea, through an opening that had been made on purpose, at the other.

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

From this reading 'NO,' SAID MAMMA, 'THAT ISN'T ALL' Then we all sat down at the end of the terrace; Mrs. and Miss Trevor had already found out exactly the nicest place, one of our own favourite places, sheltered but not too shut in, with a view of the pine woods close by, at one side, and a peep of the farther off sea, through an opening that had been made on purpose, at the other.

precisely as stated

From this reading 'Yes,' I said, 'this corner is a very nice one.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading 'NO,' SAID MAMMA, 'THAT ISN'T ALL' Then we all sat down at the end of the terrace; Mrs. and Miss Trevor had already found out exactly the nicest place, one of our own favourite places, sheltered but not too shut in, with a view of the pine woods close by, at one side, and a peep of the farther off sea, through an opening that had been made on purpose, at the other.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading 'NO,' SAID MAMMA, 'THAT ISN'T ALL' Then we all sat down at the end of the terrace; Mrs. and Miss Trevor had already found out exactly the nicest place, one of our own favourite places, sheltered but not too shut in, with a view of the pine woods close by, at one side, and a peep of the farther off sea, through an opening that had been made on purpose, at the other.

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

From this reading 'I love that glimpse of the sea,' said Miss Trevor, who naturally began to talk to me, as her mother and mamma were entertaining each other.

in or at the place that

From this reading But you should see the view from where we are now--down at the Hut, I mean.'

which person or people

From this reading 'I love that glimpse of the sea,' said Miss Trevor, who naturally began to talk to me, as her mother and mamma were entertaining each other.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading 'It must be charming,' she replied, 'so open and wide.

in the company of; together with

From this reading 'NO,' SAID MAMMA, 'THAT ISN'T ALL' Then we all sat down at the end of the terrace; Mrs. and Miss Trevor had already found out exactly the nicest place, one of our own favourite places, sheltered but not too shut in, with a view of the pine woods close by, at one side, and a peep of the farther off sea, through an opening that had been made on purpose, at the other.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading 'NO,' SAID MAMMA, 'THAT ISN'T ALL' Then we all sat down at the end of the terrace; Mrs. and Miss Trevor had already found out exactly the nicest place, one of our own favourite places, sheltered but not too shut in, with a view of the pine woods close by, at one side, and a peep of the farther off sea, through an opening that had been made on purpose, at the other.

an affirmative

From this reading 'Yes,' I said, 'this corner is a very nice one.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading But you should see the view from where we are now--down at the Hut, I mean.'