Chapter XV

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

From this reading Antonia was wounded to the quick by a revelation that lost her the one friend whom she had counted as changeless amidst the fickle herd.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading Lady Margaret Laroche was, indeed, her only intimate friend amidst the multitude of her admiring acquaintance.

-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for

From this reading Lady Margaret Laroche was, indeed, her only intimate friend amidst the multitude of her admiring acquaintance.

how long something has existed

From this reading She knew of how airy a substance the friendship of the many is made; and, pleasant as she found the polite world, she had as yet discovered no kindred spirit, no woman of her own age, and tastes, and inclinations, whom she could choose for her bosom friend.

open to or abounding in fresh air

From this reading She knew of how airy a substance the friendship of the many is made; and, pleasant as she found the polite world, she had as yet discovered no kindred spirit, no woman of her own age, and tastes, and inclinations, whom she could choose for her bosom friend.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading Antonia was wounded to the quick by a revelation that lost her the one friend whom she had counted as changeless amidst the fickle herd.

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

From this reading "MY LADY AND MY LOVE."

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From this reading Antonia was wounded to the quick by a revelation that lost her the one friend whom she had counted as changeless amidst the fickle herd.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But in George Stobart, the man who dared to be uncivil, who gave her vinegar and wormwood when she was satiated with the honey and roses of modish society, she had found a closer sympathy, a quicker appreciation of her ideas and aspirations, than in any one she had known since those old days in Rupert Buildings, where she discussed every thought and every dream with Kilrush.

understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

From this reading But in George Stobart, the man who dared to be uncivil, who gave her vinegar and wormwood when she was satiated with the honey and roses of modish society, she had found a closer sympathy, a quicker appreciation of her ideas and aspirations, than in any one she had known since those old days in Rupert Buildings, where she discussed every thought and every dream with Kilrush.

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

From this reading Antonia was wounded to the quick by a revelation that lost her the one friend whom she had counted as changeless amidst the fickle herd.

plural of “aspiration” — a will to succeed

From this reading But in George Stobart, the man who dared to be uncivil, who gave her vinegar and wormwood when she was satiated with the honey and roses of modish society, she had found a closer sympathy, a quicker appreciation of her ideas and aspirations, than in any one she had known since those old days in Rupert Buildings, where she discussed every thought and every dream with Kilrush.

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

From this reading But in George Stobart, the man who dared to be uncivil, who gave her vinegar and wormwood when she was satiated with the honey and roses of modish society, she had found a closer sympathy, a quicker appreciation of her ideas and aspirations, than in any one she had known since those old days in Rupert Buildings, where she discussed every thought and every dream with Kilrush.

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading She knew of how airy a substance the friendship of the many is made; and, pleasant as she found the polite world, she had as yet discovered no kindred spirit, no woman of her own age, and tastes, and inclinations, whom she could choose for her bosom friend.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading But in George Stobart, the man who dared to be uncivil, who gave her vinegar and wormwood when she was satiated with the honey and roses of modish society, she had found a closer sympathy, a quicker appreciation of her ideas and aspirations, than in any one she had known since those old days in Rupert Buildings, where she discussed every thought and every dream with Kilrush.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But in George Stobart, the man who dared to be uncivil, who gave her vinegar and wormwood when she was satiated with the honey and roses of modish society, she had found a closer sympathy, a quicker appreciation of her ideas and aspirations, than in any one she had known since those old days in Rupert Buildings, where she discussed every thought and every dream with Kilrush.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Antonia was wounded to the quick by a revelation that lost her the one friend whom she had counted as changeless amidst the fickle herd.

not subject or susceptible to change or variation in form or quality or nature

From this reading Antonia was wounded to the quick by a revelation that lost her the one friend whom she had counted as changeless amidst the fickle herd.

pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading She knew of how airy a substance the friendship of the many is made; and, pleasant as she found the polite world, she had as yet discovered no kindred spirit, no woman of her own age, and tastes, and inclinations, whom she could choose for her bosom friend.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading But in George Stobart, the man who dared to be uncivil, who gave her vinegar and wormwood when she was satiated with the honey and roses of modish society, she had found a closer sympathy, a quicker appreciation of her ideas and aspirations, than in any one she had known since those old days in Rupert Buildings, where she discussed every thought and every dream with Kilrush.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading She knew of how airy a substance the friendship of the many is made; and, pleasant as she found the polite world, she had as yet discovered no kindred spirit, no woman of her own age, and tastes, and inclinations, whom she could choose for her bosom friend.

past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of

From this reading Antonia was wounded to the quick by a revelation that lost her the one friend whom she had counted as changeless amidst the fickle herd.

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading But in George Stobart, the man who dared to be uncivil, who gave her vinegar and wormwood when she was satiated with the honey and roses of modish society, she had found a closer sympathy, a quicker appreciation of her ideas and aspirations, than in any one she had known since those old days in Rupert Buildings, where she discussed every thought and every dream with Kilrush.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading But in George Stobart, the man who dared to be uncivil, who gave her vinegar and wormwood when she was satiated with the honey and roses of modish society, she had found a closer sympathy, a quicker appreciation of her ideas and aspirations, than in any one she had known since those old days in Rupert Buildings, where she discussed every thought and every dream with Kilrush.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading She knew of how airy a substance the friendship of the many is made; and, pleasant as she found the polite world, she had as yet discovered no kindred spirit, no woman of her own age, and tastes, and inclinations, whom she could choose for her bosom friend.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading But in George Stobart, the man who dared to be uncivil, who gave her vinegar and wormwood when she was satiated with the honey and roses of modish society, she had found a closer sympathy, a quicker appreciation of her ideas and aspirations, than in any one she had known since those old days in Rupert Buildings, where she discussed every thought and every dream with Kilrush.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading But in George Stobart, the man who dared to be uncivil, who gave her vinegar and wormwood when she was satiated with the honey and roses of modish society, she had found a closer sympathy, a quicker appreciation of her ideas and aspirations, than in any one she had known since those old days in Rupert Buildings, where she discussed every thought and every dream with Kilrush.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading But in George Stobart, the man who dared to be uncivil, who gave her vinegar and wormwood when she was satiated with the honey and roses of modish society, she had found a closer sympathy, a quicker appreciation of her ideas and aspirations, than in any one she had known since those old days in Rupert Buildings, where she discussed every thought and every dream with Kilrush.

marked by erratic changeableness in affections or attachments

From this reading Antonia was wounded to the quick by a revelation that lost her the one friend whom she had counted as changeless amidst the fickle herd.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She knew of how airy a substance the friendship of the many is made; and, pleasant as she found the polite world, she had as yet discovered no kindred spirit, no woman of her own age, and tastes, and inclinations, whom she could choose for her bosom friend.

set up or found

From this reading She knew of how airy a substance the friendship of the many is made; and, pleasant as she found the polite world, she had as yet discovered no kindred spirit, no woman of her own age, and tastes, and inclinations, whom she could choose for her bosom friend.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Antonia was wounded to the quick by a revelation that lost her the one friend whom she had counted as changeless amidst the fickle herd.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading She knew of how airy a substance the friendship of the many is made; and, pleasant as she found the polite world, she had as yet discovered no kindred spirit, no woman of her own age, and tastes, and inclinations, whom she could choose for her bosom friend.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading But in George Stobart, the man who dared to be uncivil, who gave her vinegar and wormwood when she was satiated with the honey and roses of modish society, she had found a closer sympathy, a quicker appreciation of her ideas and aspirations, than in any one she had known since those old days in Rupert Buildings, where she discussed every thought and every dream with Kilrush.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading But in George Stobart, the man who dared to be uncivil, who gave her vinegar and wormwood when she was satiated with the honey and roses of modish society, she had found a closer sympathy, a quicker appreciation of her ideas and aspirations, than in any one she had known since those old days in Rupert Buildings, where she discussed every thought and every dream with Kilrush.

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

From this reading Antonia was wounded to the quick by a revelation that lost her the one friend whom she had counted as changeless amidst the fickle herd.

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

From this reading Antonia was wounded to the quick by a revelation that lost her the one friend whom she had counted as changeless amidst the fickle herd.

a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans

From this reading Antonia was wounded to the quick by a revelation that lost her the one friend whom she had counted as changeless amidst the fickle herd.

a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees

From this reading But in George Stobart, the man who dared to be uncivil, who gave her vinegar and wormwood when she was satiated with the honey and roses of modish society, she had found a closer sympathy, a quicker appreciation of her ideas and aspirations, than in any one she had known since those old days in Rupert Buildings, where she discussed every thought and every dream with Kilrush.

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From this reading She knew of how airy a substance the friendship of the many is made; and, pleasant as she found the polite world, she had as yet discovered no kindred spirit, no woman of her own age, and tastes, and inclinations, whom she could choose for her bosom friend.

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading But in George Stobart, the man who dared to be uncivil, who gave her vinegar and wormwood when she was satiated with the honey and roses of modish society, she had found a closer sympathy, a quicker appreciation of her ideas and aspirations, than in any one she had known since those old days in Rupert Buildings, where she discussed every thought and every dream with Kilrush.

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

From this reading But in George Stobart, the man who dared to be uncivil, who gave her vinegar and wormwood when she was satiated with the honey and roses of modish society, she had found a closer sympathy, a quicker appreciation of her ideas and aspirations, than in any one she had known since those old days in Rupert Buildings, where she discussed every thought and every dream with Kilrush.

plural of “inclination” — an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading She knew of how airy a substance the friendship of the many is made; and, pleasant as she found the polite world, she had as yet discovered no kindred spirit, no woman of her own age, and tastes, and inclinations, whom she could choose for her bosom friend.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Lady Margaret Laroche was, indeed, her only intimate friend amidst the multitude of her admiring acquaintance.

marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

From this reading Lady Margaret Laroche was, indeed, her only intimate friend amidst the multitude of her admiring acquaintance.

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

From this reading She knew of how airy a substance the friendship of the many is made; and, pleasant as she found the polite world, she had as yet discovered no kindred spirit, no woman of her own age, and tastes, and inclinations, whom she could choose for her bosom friend.

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From this reading But in George Stobart, the man who dared to be uncivil, who gave her vinegar and wormwood when she was satiated with the honey and roses of modish society, she had found a closer sympathy, a quicker appreciation of her ideas and aspirations, than in any one she had known since those old days in Rupert Buildings, where she discussed every thought and every dream with Kilrush.

similar in quality or character

From this reading She knew of how airy a substance the friendship of the many is made; and, pleasant as she found the polite world, she had as yet discovered no kindred spirit, no woman of her own age, and tastes, and inclinations, whom she could choose for her bosom friend.

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 She knew of how airy a substance the friendship of the many is made; and, pleasant as she found the polite world, she had as yet discovered no kindred spirit, no woman of her own age, and tastes, and inclinations, whom she could choose for her bosom friend.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading But in George Stobart, the man who dared to be uncivil, who gave her vinegar and wormwood when she was satiated with the honey and roses of modish society, she had found a closer sympathy, a quicker appreciation of her ideas and aspirations, than in any one she had known since those old days in Rupert Buildings, where she discussed every thought and every dream with Kilrush.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading "MY LADY AND MY LOVE."

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From this reading Lady Margaret Laroche was, indeed, her only intimate friend amidst the multitude of her admiring acquaintance.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Antonia was wounded to the quick by a revelation that lost her the one friend whom she had counted as changeless amidst the fickle herd.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading "MY LADY AND MY LOVE."

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading She knew of how airy a substance the friendship of the many is made; and, pleasant as she found the polite world, she had as yet discovered no kindred spirit, no woman of her own age, and tastes, and inclinations, whom she could choose for her bosom friend.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading But in George Stobart, the man who dared to be uncivil, who gave her vinegar and wormwood when she was satiated with the honey and roses of modish society, she had found a closer sympathy, a quicker appreciation of her ideas and aspirations, than in any one she had known since those old days in Rupert Buildings, where she discussed every thought and every dream with Kilrush.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading She knew of how airy a substance the friendship of the many is made; and, pleasant as she found the polite world, she had as yet discovered no kindred spirit, no woman of her own age, and tastes, and inclinations, whom she could choose for her bosom friend.

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From this reading Lady Margaret Laroche was, indeed, her only intimate friend amidst the multitude of her admiring acquaintance.

in the current fashion or style

From this reading But in George Stobart, the man who dared to be uncivil, who gave her vinegar and wormwood when she was satiated with the honey and roses of modish society, she had found a closer sympathy, a quicker appreciation of her ideas and aspirations, than in any one she had known since those old days in Rupert Buildings, where she discussed every thought and every dream with Kilrush.

a large indefinite number

From this reading Lady Margaret Laroche was, indeed, her only intimate friend amidst the multitude of her admiring acquaintance.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "MY LADY AND MY LOVE."

not any; not one

From this reading She knew of how airy a substance the friendship of the many is made; and, pleasant as she found the polite world, she had as yet discovered no kindred spirit, no woman of her own age, and tastes, and inclinations, whom she could choose for her bosom friend.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She knew of how airy a substance the friendship of the many is made; and, pleasant as she found the polite world, she had as yet discovered no kindred spirit, no woman of her own age, and tastes, and inclinations, whom she could choose for her bosom friend.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading But in George Stobart, the man who dared to be uncivil, who gave her vinegar and wormwood when she was satiated with the honey and roses of modish society, she had found a closer sympathy, a quicker appreciation of her ideas and aspirations, than in any one she had known since those old days in Rupert Buildings, where she discussed every thought and every dream with Kilrush.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Antonia was wounded to the quick by a revelation that lost her the one friend whom she had counted as changeless amidst the fickle herd.

and nothing more

From this reading Lady Margaret Laroche was, indeed, her only intimate friend amidst the multitude of her admiring acquaintance.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading She knew of how airy a substance the friendship of the many is made; and, pleasant as she found the polite world, she had as yet discovered no kindred spirit, no woman of her own age, and tastes, and inclinations, whom she could choose for her bosom friend.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading She knew of how airy a substance the friendship of the many is made; and, pleasant as she found the polite world, she had as yet discovered no kindred spirit, no woman of her own age, and tastes, and inclinations, whom she could choose for her bosom friend.

showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.

From this reading She knew of how airy a substance the friendship of the many is made; and, pleasant as she found the polite world, she had as yet discovered no kindred spirit, no woman of her own age, and tastes, and inclinations, whom she could choose for her bosom friend.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading Antonia was wounded to the quick by a revelation that lost her the one friend whom she had counted as changeless amidst the fickle herd.

more quickly

From this reading But in George Stobart, the man who dared to be uncivil, who gave her vinegar and wormwood when she was satiated with the honey and roses of modish society, she had found a closer sympathy, a quicker appreciation of her ideas and aspirations, than in any one she had known since those old days in Rupert Buildings, where she discussed every thought and every dream with Kilrush.

the speech act of making something evident

From this reading Antonia was wounded to the quick by a revelation that lost her the one friend whom she had counted as changeless amidst the fickle herd.

plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading But in George Stobart, the man who dared to be uncivil, who gave her vinegar and wormwood when she was satiated with the honey and roses of modish society, she had found a closer sympathy, a quicker appreciation of her ideas and aspirations, than in any one she had known since those old days in Rupert Buildings, where she discussed every thought and every dream with Kilrush.

English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)

From this reading But in George Stobart, the man who dared to be uncivil, who gave her vinegar and wormwood when she was satiated with the honey and roses of modish society, she had found a closer sympathy, a quicker appreciation of her ideas and aspirations, than in any one she had known since those old days in Rupert Buildings, where she discussed every thought and every dream with Kilrush.

supplied (especially fed) to satisfaction

From this reading But in George Stobart, the man who dared to be uncivil, who gave her vinegar and wormwood when she was satiated with the honey and roses of modish society, she had found a closer sympathy, a quicker appreciation of her ideas and aspirations, than in any one she had known since those old days in Rupert Buildings, where she discussed every thought and every dream with Kilrush.

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

From this reading Antonia was wounded to the quick by a revelation that lost her the one friend whom she had counted as changeless amidst the fickle herd.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading But in George Stobart, the man who dared to be uncivil, who gave her vinegar and wormwood when she was satiated with the honey and roses of modish society, she had found a closer sympathy, a quicker appreciation of her ideas and aspirations, than in any one she had known since those old days in Rupert Buildings, where she discussed every thought and every dream with Kilrush.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading But in George Stobart, the man who dared to be uncivil, who gave her vinegar and wormwood when she was satiated with the honey and roses of modish society, she had found a closer sympathy, a quicker appreciation of her ideas and aspirations, than in any one she had known since those old days in Rupert Buildings, where she discussed every thought and every dream with Kilrush.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading She knew of how airy a substance the friendship of the many is made; and, pleasant as she found the polite world, she had as yet discovered no kindred spirit, no woman of her own age, and tastes, and inclinations, whom she could choose for her bosom friend.

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From this reading But in George Stobart, the man who dared to be uncivil, who gave her vinegar and wormwood when she was satiated with the honey and roses of modish society, she had found a closer sympathy, a quicker appreciation of her ideas and aspirations, than in any one she had known since those old days in Rupert Buildings, where she discussed every thought and every dream with Kilrush.

the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists

From this reading She knew of how airy a substance the friendship of the many is made; and, pleasant as she found the polite world, she had as yet discovered no kindred spirit, no woman of her own age, and tastes, and inclinations, whom she could choose for her bosom friend.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading But in George Stobart, the man who dared to be uncivil, who gave her vinegar and wormwood when she was satiated with the honey and roses of modish society, she had found a closer sympathy, a quicker appreciation of her ideas and aspirations, than in any one she had known since those old days in Rupert Buildings, where she discussed every thought and every dream with Kilrush.

plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus

From this reading She knew of how airy a substance the friendship of the many is made; and, pleasant as she found the polite world, she had as yet discovered no kindred spirit, no woman of her own age, and tastes, and inclinations, whom she could choose for her bosom friend.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But in George Stobart, the man who dared to be uncivil, who gave her vinegar and wormwood when she was satiated with the honey and roses of modish society, she had found a closer sympathy, a quicker appreciation of her ideas and aspirations, than in any one she had known since those old days in Rupert Buildings, where she discussed every thought and every dream with Kilrush.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Antonia was wounded to the quick by a revelation that lost her the one friend whom she had counted as changeless amidst the fickle herd.

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

From this reading Antonia was wounded to the quick by a revelation that lost her the one friend whom she had counted as changeless amidst the fickle herd.

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

From this reading But in George Stobart, the man who dared to be uncivil, who gave her vinegar and wormwood when she was satiated with the honey and roses of modish society, she had found a closer sympathy, a quicker appreciation of her ideas and aspirations, than in any one she had known since those old days in Rupert Buildings, where she discussed every thought and every dream with Kilrush.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading But in George Stobart, the man who dared to be uncivil, who gave her vinegar and wormwood when she was satiated with the honey and roses of modish society, she had found a closer sympathy, a quicker appreciation of her ideas and aspirations, than in any one she had known since those old days in Rupert Buildings, where she discussed every thought and every dream with Kilrush.

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

From this reading Antonia was wounded to the quick by a revelation that lost her the one friend whom she had counted as changeless amidst the fickle herd.

lacking civility or good manners

From this reading But in George Stobart, the man who dared to be uncivil, who gave her vinegar and wormwood when she was satiated with the honey and roses of modish society, she had found a closer sympathy, a quicker appreciation of her ideas and aspirations, than in any one she had known since those old days in Rupert Buildings, where she discussed every thought and every dream with Kilrush.

sour-tasting liquid produced usually by oxidation of the alcohol in wine or cider and used as a condiment or food preservative

From this reading But in George Stobart, the man who dared to be uncivil, who gave her vinegar and wormwood when she was satiated with the honey and roses of modish society, she had found a closer sympathy, a quicker appreciation of her ideas and aspirations, than in any one she had known since those old days in Rupert Buildings, where she discussed every thought and every dream with Kilrush.

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

From this reading Antonia was wounded to the quick by a revelation that lost her the one friend whom she had counted as changeless amidst the fickle herd.

at the time that

From this reading But in George Stobart, the man who dared to be uncivil, who gave her vinegar and wormwood when she was satiated with the honey and roses of modish society, she had found a closer sympathy, a quicker appreciation of her ideas and aspirations, than in any one she had known since those old days in Rupert Buildings, where she discussed every thought and every dream with Kilrush.

in or at the place that

From this reading But in George Stobart, the man who dared to be uncivil, who gave her vinegar and wormwood when she was satiated with the honey and roses of modish society, she had found a closer sympathy, a quicker appreciation of her ideas and aspirations, than in any one she had known since those old days in Rupert Buildings, where she discussed every thought and every dream with Kilrush.

which person or people

From this reading But in George Stobart, the man who dared to be uncivil, who gave her vinegar and wormwood when she was satiated with the honey and roses of modish society, she had found a closer sympathy, a quicker appreciation of her ideas and aspirations, than in any one she had known since those old days in Rupert Buildings, where she discussed every thought and every dream with Kilrush.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Antonia was wounded to the quick by a revelation that lost her the one friend whom she had counted as changeless amidst the fickle herd.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But in George Stobart, the man who dared to be uncivil, who gave her vinegar and wormwood when she was satiated with the honey and roses of modish society, she had found a closer sympathy, a quicker appreciation of her ideas and aspirations, than in any one she had known since those old days in Rupert Buildings, where she discussed every thought and every dream with Kilrush.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading She knew of how airy a substance the friendship of the many is made; and, pleasant as she found the polite world, she had as yet discovered no kindred spirit, no woman of her own age, and tastes, and inclinations, whom she could choose for her bosom friend.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading She knew of how airy a substance the friendship of the many is made; and, pleasant as she found the polite world, she had as yet discovered no kindred spirit, no woman of her own age, and tastes, and inclinations, whom she could choose for her bosom friend.

any of several low composite herbs of the genera Artemisia or Seriphidium

From this reading But in George Stobart, the man who dared to be uncivil, who gave her vinegar and wormwood when she was satiated with the honey and roses of modish society, she had found a closer sympathy, a quicker appreciation of her ideas and aspirations, than in any one she had known since those old days in Rupert Buildings, where she discussed every thought and every dream with Kilrush.

people who are wounded

From this reading Antonia was wounded to the quick by a revelation that lost her the one friend whom she had counted as changeless amidst the fickle herd.

but in spite of that

From this reading She knew of how airy a substance the friendship of the many is made; and, pleasant as she found the polite world, she had as yet discovered no kindred spirit, no woman of her own age, and tastes, and inclinations, whom she could choose for her bosom friend.