Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading The marchesa was in a very bad humor.

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading When the old servant (old inside and out) in his shabby livery, who acted as butler, crept into her room, and asked at what time "the eccellenza would take her airing on the ramparts"--the usual drive of the Lucchese ladies--when they not only drive, but draw up under the plane-trees, gossip, and eat sweetmeats and ices--she had answered, in a tone she would have used to a decrepit dog who troubled her, "Shut the door and begone!"

the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate

From this reading When the old servant (old inside and out) in his shabby livery, who acted as butler, crept into her room, and asked at what time "the eccellenza would take her airing on the ramparts"--the usual drive of the Lucchese ladies--when they not only drive, but draw up under the plane-trees, gossip, and eat sweetmeats and ices--she had answered, in a tone she would have used to a decrepit dog who troubled her, "Shut the door and begone!"

(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 Not only did she stay at home all the day of the festival of the Holy Countenance by reason of the solemn anniversary which occurred at that time, but she shut herself up the following day also.

in addition

From this reading Not only did she stay at home all the day of the festival of the Holy Countenance by reason of the solemn anniversary which occurred at that time, but she shut herself up the following day also.

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

From this reading When the old servant (old inside and out) in his shabby livery, who acted as butler, crept into her room, and asked at what time "the eccellenza would take her airing on the ramparts"--the usual drive of the Lucchese ladies--when they not only drive, but draw up under the plane-trees, gossip, and eat sweetmeats and ices--she had answered, in a tone she would have used to a decrepit dog who troubled her, "Shut the door and begone!"

the date on which an event occurred in some previous year (or the celebration of it)

From this reading Not only did she stay at home all the day of the festival of the Holy Countenance by reason of the solemn anniversary which occurred at that time, but she shut herself up the following day also.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading When the old servant (old inside and out) in his shabby livery, who acted as butler, crept into her room, and asked at what time "the eccellenza would take her airing on the ramparts"--the usual drive of the Lucchese ladies--when they not only drive, but draw up under the plane-trees, gossip, and eat sweetmeats and ices--she had answered, in a tone she would have used to a decrepit dog who troubled her, "Shut the door and begone!"

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

From this reading When the old servant (old inside and out) in his shabby livery, who acted as butler, crept into her room, and asked at what time "the eccellenza would take her airing on the ramparts"--the usual drive of the Lucchese ladies--when they not only drive, but draw up under the plane-trees, gossip, and eat sweetmeats and ices--she had answered, in a tone she would have used to a decrepit dog who troubled her, "Shut the door and begone!"

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading When the old servant (old inside and out) in his shabby livery, who acted as butler, crept into her room, and asked at what time "the eccellenza would take her airing on the ramparts"--the usual drive of the Lucchese ladies--when they not only drive, but draw up under the plane-trees, gossip, and eat sweetmeats and ices--she had answered, in a tone she would have used to a decrepit dog who troubled her, "Shut the door and begone!"

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Not only did she stay at home all the day of the festival of the Holy Countenance by reason of the solemn anniversary which occurred at that time, but she shut herself up the following day also.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading The marchesa was in a very bad humor.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She had been snappish to Enrica.

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From this reading When the old servant (old inside and out) in his shabby livery, who acted as butler, crept into her room, and asked at what time "the eccellenza would take her airing on the ramparts"--the usual drive of the Lucchese ladies--when they not only drive, but draw up under the plane-trees, gossip, and eat sweetmeats and ices--she had answered, in a tone she would have used to a decrepit dog who troubled her, "Shut the door and begone!"

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Not only did she stay at home all the day of the festival of the Holy Countenance by reason of the solemn anniversary which occurred at that time, but she shut herself up the following day also.

a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table

From this reading When the old servant (old inside and out) in his shabby livery, who acted as butler, crept into her room, and asked at what time "the eccellenza would take her airing on the ramparts"--the usual drive of the Lucchese ladies--when they not only drive, but draw up under the plane-trees, gossip, and eat sweetmeats and ices--she had answered, in a tone she would have used to a decrepit dog who troubled her, "Shut the door and begone!"

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Not only did she stay at home all the day of the festival of the Holy Countenance by reason of the solemn anniversary which occurred at that time, but she shut herself up the following day also.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading Not only did she stay at home all the day of the festival of the Holy Countenance by reason of the solemn anniversary which occurred at that time, but she shut herself up the following day also.

inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading When the old servant (old inside and out) in his shabby livery, who acted as butler, crept into her room, and asked at what time "the eccellenza would take her airing on the ramparts"--the usual drive of the Lucchese ladies--when they not only drive, but draw up under the plane-trees, gossip, and eat sweetmeats and ices--she had answered, in a tone she would have used to a decrepit dog who troubled her, "Shut the door and begone!"

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Not only did she stay at home all the day of the festival of the Holy Countenance by reason of the solemn anniversary which occurred at that time, but she shut herself up the following day also.

worn and broken down by hard use

From this reading When the old servant (old inside and out) in his shabby livery, who acted as butler, crept into her room, and asked at what time "the eccellenza would take her airing on the ramparts"--the usual drive of the Lucchese ladies--when they not only drive, but draw up under the plane-trees, gossip, and eat sweetmeats and ices--she had answered, in a tone she would have used to a decrepit dog who troubled her, "Shut the door and begone!"

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

From this reading Not only did she stay at home all the day of the festival of the Holy Countenance by reason of the solemn anniversary which occurred at that time, but she shut herself up the following day also.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading When the old servant (old inside and out) in his shabby livery, who acted as butler, crept into her room, and asked at what time "the eccellenza would take her airing on the ramparts"--the usual drive of the Lucchese ladies--when they not only drive, but draw up under the plane-trees, gossip, and eat sweetmeats and ices--she had answered, in a tone she would have used to a decrepit dog who troubled her, "Shut the door and begone!"

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading When the old servant (old inside and out) in his shabby livery, who acted as butler, crept into her room, and asked at what time "the eccellenza would take her airing on the ramparts"--the usual drive of the Lucchese ladies--when they not only drive, but draw up under the plane-trees, gossip, and eat sweetmeats and ices--she had answered, in a tone she would have used to a decrepit dog who troubled her, "Shut the door and begone!"

cause to move by pulling

From this reading When the old servant (old inside and out) in his shabby livery, who acted as butler, crept into her room, and asked at what time "the eccellenza would take her airing on the ramparts"--the usual drive of the Lucchese ladies--when they not only drive, but draw up under the plane-trees, gossip, and eat sweetmeats and ices--she had answered, in a tone she would have used to a decrepit dog who troubled her, "Shut the door and begone!"

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading When the old servant (old inside and out) in his shabby livery, who acted as butler, crept into her room, and asked at what time "the eccellenza would take her airing on the ramparts"--the usual drive of the Lucchese ladies--when they not only drive, but draw up under the plane-trees, gossip, and eat sweetmeats and ices--she had answered, in a tone she would have used to a decrepit dog who troubled her, "Shut the door and begone!"

take in solid food

From this reading When the old servant (old inside and out) in his shabby livery, who acted as butler, crept into her room, and asked at what time "the eccellenza would take her airing on the ramparts"--the usual drive of the Lucchese ladies--when they not only drive, but draw up under the plane-trees, gossip, and eat sweetmeats and ices--she had answered, in a tone she would have used to a decrepit dog who troubled her, "Shut the door and begone!"

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From this reading When the old servant (old inside and out) in his shabby livery, who acted as butler, crept into her room, and asked at what time "the eccellenza would take her airing on the ramparts"--the usual drive of the Lucchese ladies--when they not only drive, but draw up under the plane-trees, gossip, and eat sweetmeats and ices--she had answered, in a tone she would have used to a decrepit dog who troubled her, "Shut the door and begone!"

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From this reading ENRICA.

a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration

From this reading Not only did she stay at home all the day of the festival of the Holy Countenance by reason of the solemn anniversary which occurred at that time, but she shut herself up the following day also.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Not only did she stay at home all the day of the festival of the Holy Countenance by reason of the solemn anniversary which occurred at that time, but she shut herself up the following day also.

light informal conversation for social occasions

From this reading When the old servant (old inside and out) in his shabby livery, who acted as butler, crept into her room, and asked at what time "the eccellenza would take her airing on the ramparts"--the usual drive of the Lucchese ladies--when they not only drive, but draw up under the plane-trees, gossip, and eat sweetmeats and ices--she had answered, in a tone she would have used to a decrepit dog who troubled her, "Shut the door and begone!"

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

From this reading When the old servant (old inside and out) in his shabby livery, who acted as butler, crept into her room, and asked at what time "the eccellenza would take her airing on the ramparts"--the usual drive of the Lucchese ladies--when they not only drive, but draw up under the plane-trees, gossip, and eat sweetmeats and ices--she had answered, in a tone she would have used to a decrepit dog who troubled her, "Shut the door and begone!"

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading When the old servant (old inside and out) in his shabby livery, who acted as butler, crept into her room, and asked at what time "the eccellenza would take her airing on the ramparts"--the usual drive of the Lucchese ladies--when they not only drive, but draw up under the plane-trees, gossip, and eat sweetmeats and ices--she had answered, in a tone she would have used to a decrepit dog who troubled her, "Shut the door and begone!"

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

From this reading When the old servant (old inside and out) in his shabby livery, who acted as butler, crept into her room, and asked at what time "the eccellenza would take her airing on the ramparts"--the usual drive of the Lucchese ladies--when they not only drive, but draw up under the plane-trees, gossip, and eat sweetmeats and ices--she had answered, in a tone she would have used to a decrepit dog who troubled her, "Shut the door and begone!"

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Not only did she stay at home all the day of the festival of the Holy Countenance by reason of the solemn anniversary which occurred at that time, but she shut herself up the following day also.

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

From this reading When the old servant (old inside and out) in his shabby livery, who acted as butler, crept into her room, and asked at what time "the eccellenza would take her airing on the ramparts"--the usual drive of the Lucchese ladies--when they not only drive, but draw up under the plane-trees, gossip, and eat sweetmeats and ices--she had answered, in a tone she would have used to a decrepit dog who troubled her, "Shut the door and begone!"

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading Not only did she stay at home all the day of the festival of the Holy Countenance by reason of the solemn anniversary which occurred at that time, but she shut herself up the following day also.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Not only did she stay at home all the day of the festival of the Holy Countenance by reason of the solemn anniversary which occurred at that time, but she shut herself up the following day also.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading The marchesa was in a very bad humor.

plural of “ice” — water frozen in the solid state

From this reading When the old servant (old inside and out) in his shabby livery, who acted as butler, crept into her room, and asked at what time "the eccellenza would take her airing on the ramparts"--the usual drive of the Lucchese ladies--when they not only drive, but draw up under the plane-trees, gossip, and eat sweetmeats and ices--she had answered, in a tone she would have used to a decrepit dog who troubled her, "Shut the door and begone!"

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

From this reading The marchesa was in a very bad humor.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading When the old servant (old inside and out) in his shabby livery, who acted as butler, crept into her room, and asked at what time "the eccellenza would take her airing on the ramparts"--the usual drive of the Lucchese ladies--when they not only drive, but draw up under the plane-trees, gossip, and eat sweetmeats and ices--she had answered, in a tone she would have used to a decrepit dog who troubled her, "Shut the door and begone!"

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When the old servant (old inside and out) in his shabby livery, who acted as butler, crept into her room, and asked at what time "the eccellenza would take her airing on the ramparts"--the usual drive of the Lucchese ladies--when they not only drive, but draw up under the plane-trees, gossip, and eat sweetmeats and ices--she had answered, in a tone she would have used to a decrepit dog who troubled her, "Shut the door and begone!"

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading When the old servant (old inside and out) in his shabby livery, who acted as butler, crept into her room, and asked at what time "the eccellenza would take her airing on the ramparts"--the usual drive of the Lucchese ladies--when they not only drive, but draw up under the plane-trees, gossip, and eat sweetmeats and ices--she had answered, in a tone she would have used to a decrepit dog who troubled her, "Shut the door and begone!"

uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs

From this reading When the old servant (old inside and out) in his shabby livery, who acted as butler, crept into her room, and asked at what time "the eccellenza would take her airing on the ramparts"--the usual drive of the Lucchese ladies--when they not only drive, but draw up under the plane-trees, gossip, and eat sweetmeats and ices--she had answered, in a tone she would have used to a decrepit dog who troubled her, "Shut the door and begone!"

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From this reading When the old servant (old inside and out) in his shabby livery, who acted as butler, crept into her room, and asked at what time "the eccellenza would take her airing on the ramparts"--the usual drive of the Lucchese ladies--when they not only drive, but draw up under the plane-trees, gossip, and eat sweetmeats and ices--she had answered, in a tone she would have used to a decrepit dog who troubled her, "Shut the door and begone!"

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From this reading The marchesa was in a very bad humor.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not only did she stay at home all the day of the festival of the Holy Countenance by reason of the solemn anniversary which occurred at that time, but she shut herself up the following day also.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading Not only did she stay at home all the day of the festival of the Holy Countenance by reason of the solemn anniversary which occurred at that time, but she shut herself up the following day also.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Not only did she stay at home all the day of the festival of the Holy Countenance by reason of the solemn anniversary which occurred at that time, but she shut herself up the following day also.

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

From this reading When the old servant (old inside and out) in his shabby livery, who acted as butler, crept into her room, and asked at what time "the eccellenza would take her airing on the ramparts"--the usual drive of the Lucchese ladies--when they not only drive, but draw up under the plane-trees, gossip, and eat sweetmeats and ices--she had answered, in a tone she would have used to a decrepit dog who troubled her, "Shut the door and begone!"

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When the old servant (old inside and out) in his shabby livery, who acted as butler, crept into her room, and asked at what time "the eccellenza would take her airing on the ramparts"--the usual drive of the Lucchese ladies--when they not only drive, but draw up under the plane-trees, gossip, and eat sweetmeats and ices--she had answered, in a tone she would have used to a decrepit dog who troubled her, "Shut the door and begone!"

and nothing more

From this reading Not only did she stay at home all the day of the festival of the Holy Countenance by reason of the solemn anniversary which occurred at that time, but she shut herself up the following day also.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading When the old servant (old inside and out) in his shabby livery, who acted as butler, crept into her room, and asked at what time "the eccellenza would take her airing on the ramparts"--the usual drive of the Lucchese ladies--when they not only drive, but draw up under the plane-trees, gossip, and eat sweetmeats and ices--she had answered, in a tone she would have used to a decrepit dog who troubled her, "Shut the door and begone!"

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From this reading When the old servant (old inside and out) in his shabby livery, who acted as butler, crept into her room, and asked at what time "the eccellenza would take her airing on the ramparts"--the usual drive of the Lucchese ladies--when they not only drive, but draw up under the plane-trees, gossip, and eat sweetmeats and ices--she had answered, in a tone she would have used to a decrepit dog who troubled her, "Shut the door and begone!"

plural of “rampart” — an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes

From this reading When the old servant (old inside and out) in his shabby livery, who acted as butler, crept into her room, and asked at what time "the eccellenza would take her airing on the ramparts"--the usual drive of the Lucchese ladies--when they not only drive, but draw up under the plane-trees, gossip, and eat sweetmeats and ices--she had answered, in a tone she would have used to a decrepit dog who troubled her, "Shut the door and begone!"

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Not only did she stay at home all the day of the festival of the Holy Countenance by reason of the solemn anniversary which occurred at that time, but she shut herself up the following day also.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading When the old servant (old inside and out) in his shabby livery, who acted as butler, crept into her room, and asked at what time "the eccellenza would take her airing on the ramparts"--the usual drive of the Lucchese ladies--when they not only drive, but draw up under the plane-trees, gossip, and eat sweetmeats and ices--she had answered, in a tone she would have used to a decrepit dog who troubled her, "Shut the door and begone!"

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading When the old servant (old inside and out) in his shabby livery, who acted as butler, crept into her room, and asked at what time "the eccellenza would take her airing on the ramparts"--the usual drive of the Lucchese ladies--when they not only drive, but draw up under the plane-trees, gossip, and eat sweetmeats and ices--she had answered, in a tone she would have used to a decrepit dog who troubled her, "Shut the door and begone!"

showing signs of wear and tear

From this reading When the old servant (old inside and out) in his shabby livery, who acted as butler, crept into her room, and asked at what time "the eccellenza would take her airing on the ramparts"--the usual drive of the Lucchese ladies--when they not only drive, but draw up under the plane-trees, gossip, and eat sweetmeats and ices--she had answered, in a tone she would have used to a decrepit dog who troubled her, "Shut the door and begone!"

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

From this reading Not only did she stay at home all the day of the festival of the Holy Countenance by reason of the solemn anniversary which occurred at that time, but she shut herself up the following day also.

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

From this reading Not only did she stay at home all the day of the festival of the Holy Countenance by reason of the solemn anniversary which occurred at that time, but she shut herself up the following day also.

apt to speak irritably

From this reading She had been snappish to Enrica.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading Not only did she stay at home all the day of the festival of the Holy Countenance by reason of the solemn anniversary which occurred at that time, but she shut herself up the following day also.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Not only did she stay at home all the day of the festival of the Holy Countenance by reason of the solemn anniversary which occurred at that time, but she shut herself up the following day also.

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From this reading When the old servant (old inside and out) in his shabby livery, who acted as butler, crept into her room, and asked at what time "the eccellenza would take her airing on the ramparts"--the usual drive of the Lucchese ladies--when they not only drive, but draw up under the plane-trees, gossip, and eat sweetmeats and ices--she had answered, in a tone she would have used to a decrepit dog who troubled her, "Shut the door and begone!"

carry out

From this reading When the old servant (old inside and out) in his shabby livery, who acted as butler, crept into her room, and asked at what time "the eccellenza would take her airing on the ramparts"--the usual drive of the Lucchese ladies--when they not only drive, but draw up under the plane-trees, gossip, and eat sweetmeats and ices--she had answered, in a tone she would have used to a decrepit dog who troubled her, "Shut the door and begone!"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Not only did she stay at home all the day of the festival of the Holy Countenance by reason of the solemn anniversary which occurred at that time, but she shut herself up the following day also.

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

From this reading The marchesa was in a very bad humor.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When the old servant (old inside and out) in his shabby livery, who acted as butler, crept into her room, and asked at what time "the eccellenza would take her airing on the ramparts"--the usual drive of the Lucchese ladies--when they not only drive, but draw up under the plane-trees, gossip, and eat sweetmeats and ices--she had answered, in a tone she would have used to a decrepit dog who troubled her, "Shut the door and begone!"

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Not only did she stay at home all the day of the festival of the Holy Countenance by reason of the solemn anniversary which occurred at that time, but she shut herself up the following day also.

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

From this reading When the old servant (old inside and out) in his shabby livery, who acted as butler, crept into her room, and asked at what time "the eccellenza would take her airing on the ramparts"--the usual drive of the Lucchese ladies--when they not only drive, but draw up under the plane-trees, gossip, and eat sweetmeats and ices--she had answered, in a tone she would have used to a decrepit dog who troubled her, "Shut the door and begone!"

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading When the old servant (old inside and out) in his shabby livery, who acted as butler, crept into her room, and asked at what time "the eccellenza would take her airing on the ramparts"--the usual drive of the Lucchese ladies--when they not only drive, but draw up under the plane-trees, gossip, and eat sweetmeats and ices--she had answered, in a tone she would have used to a decrepit dog who troubled her, "Shut the door and begone!"

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading When the old servant (old inside and out) in his shabby livery, who acted as butler, crept into her room, and asked at what time "the eccellenza would take her airing on the ramparts"--the usual drive of the Lucchese ladies--when they not only drive, but draw up under the plane-trees, gossip, and eat sweetmeats and ices--she had answered, in a tone she would have used to a decrepit dog who troubled her, "Shut the door and begone!"

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading When the old servant (old inside and out) in his shabby livery, who acted as butler, crept into her room, and asked at what time "the eccellenza would take her airing on the ramparts"--the usual drive of the Lucchese ladies--when they not only drive, but draw up under the plane-trees, gossip, and eat sweetmeats and ices--she had answered, in a tone she would have used to a decrepit dog who troubled her, "Shut the door and begone!"

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

From this reading Not only did she stay at home all the day of the festival of the Holy Countenance by reason of the solemn anniversary which occurred at that time, but she shut herself up the following day also.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading When the old servant (old inside and out) in his shabby livery, who acted as butler, crept into her room, and asked at what time "the eccellenza would take her airing on the ramparts"--the usual drive of the Lucchese ladies--when they not only drive, but draw up under the plane-trees, gossip, and eat sweetmeats and ices--she had answered, in a tone she would have used to a decrepit dog who troubled her, "Shut the door and begone!"

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading When the old servant (old inside and out) in his shabby livery, who acted as butler, crept into her room, and asked at what time "the eccellenza would take her airing on the ramparts"--the usual drive of the Lucchese ladies--when they not only drive, but draw up under the plane-trees, gossip, and eat sweetmeats and ices--she had answered, in a tone she would have used to a decrepit dog who troubled her, "Shut the door and begone!"

precisely as stated

From this reading The marchesa was in a very bad humor.

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

From this reading The marchesa was in a very bad humor.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading When the old servant (old inside and out) in his shabby livery, who acted as butler, crept into her room, and asked at what time "the eccellenza would take her airing on the ramparts"--the usual drive of the Lucchese ladies--when they not only drive, but draw up under the plane-trees, gossip, and eat sweetmeats and ices--she had answered, in a tone she would have used to a decrepit dog who troubled her, "Shut the door and begone!"

at the time that

From this reading When the old servant (old inside and out) in his shabby livery, who acted as butler, crept into her room, and asked at what time "the eccellenza would take her airing on the ramparts"--the usual drive of the Lucchese ladies--when they not only drive, but draw up under the plane-trees, gossip, and eat sweetmeats and ices--she had answered, in a tone she would have used to a decrepit dog who troubled her, "Shut the door and begone!"

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

From this reading Not only did she stay at home all the day of the festival of the Holy Countenance by reason of the solemn anniversary which occurred at that time, but she shut herself up the following day also.

which person or people

From this reading When the old servant (old inside and out) in his shabby livery, who acted as butler, crept into her room, and asked at what time "the eccellenza would take her airing on the ramparts"--the usual drive of the Lucchese ladies--when they not only drive, but draw up under the plane-trees, gossip, and eat sweetmeats and ices--she had answered, in a tone she would have used to a decrepit dog who troubled her, "Shut the door and begone!"

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

From this reading When the old servant (old inside and out) in his shabby livery, who acted as butler, crept into her room, and asked at what time "the eccellenza would take her airing on the ramparts"--the usual drive of the Lucchese ladies--when they not only drive, but draw up under the plane-trees, gossip, and eat sweetmeats and ices--she had answered, in a tone she would have used to a decrepit dog who troubled her, "Shut the door and begone!"