Chapter VI

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Nothing could have been colder or more repellent than Lady Caroline was to this great matrimonial prize--the idol whom they all bowed down to, though some with minds which rebelled against the rude and ungodlike divinity.

used to show sadness, pity, or regret

From this reading Alas! it was not very long before everybody knew.

(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 Nothing could have been colder or more repellent than Lady Caroline was to this great matrimonial prize--the idol whom they all bowed down to, though some with minds which rebelled against the rude and ungodlike divinity.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading These said to each other that Pat had put his foot in it at last--that he had made his choice, and thrown his handkerchief at almost the only woman in the county, who was not sure to respond to it.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among these interested lookers-on were some who rejoiced to see that he was likely to be made "to see his place" and submit to the humiliation of refusal; and some who, conscious that in their own families there were worshippers who would not have refused to bow down, were angry with poor Carry for "setting up" to be so much better than her neighbours.

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

From this reading The demeanour of Pat Torrance at the dinner, to which Lady Lindores had been so reluctant to ask him, gave much occasion for thought to the other guests who knew the man and his ways.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading Among these interested lookers-on were some who rejoiced to see that he was likely to be made "to see his place" and submit to the humiliation of refusal; and some who, conscious that in their own families there were worshippers who would not have refused to bow down, were angry with poor Carry for "setting up" to be so much better than her neighbours.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading The demeanour of Pat Torrance at the dinner, to which Lady Lindores had been so reluctant to ask him, gave much occasion for thought to the other guests who knew the man and his ways.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The demeanour of Pat Torrance at the dinner, to which Lady Lindores had been so reluctant to ask him, gave much occasion for thought to the other guests who knew the man and his ways.

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

From this reading Among these interested lookers-on were some who rejoiced to see that he was likely to be made "to see his place" and submit to the humiliation of refusal; and some who, conscious that in their own families there were worshippers who would not have refused to bow down, were angry with poor Carry for "setting up" to be so much better than her neighbours.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The demeanour of Pat Torrance at the dinner, to which Lady Lindores had been so reluctant to ask him, gave much occasion for thought to the other guests who knew the man and his ways.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Alas! it was not very long before everybody knew.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Among these interested lookers-on were some who rejoiced to see that he was likely to be made "to see his place" and submit to the humiliation of refusal; and some who, conscious that in their own families there were worshippers who would not have refused to bow down, were angry with poor Carry for "setting up" to be so much better than her neighbours.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading Among these interested lookers-on were some who rejoiced to see that he was likely to be made "to see his place" and submit to the humiliation of refusal; and some who, conscious that in their own families there were worshippers who would not have refused to bow down, were angry with poor Carry for "setting up" to be so much better than her neighbours.

of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow

From this reading Nothing could have been colder or more repellent than Lady Caroline was to this great matrimonial prize--the idol whom they all bowed down to, though some with minds which rebelled against the rude and ungodlike divinity.

of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England

From this reading Nothing could have been colder or more repellent than Lady Caroline was to this great matrimonial prize--the idol whom they all bowed down to, though some with minds which rebelled against the rude and ungodlike divinity.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Among these interested lookers-on were some who rejoiced to see that he was likely to be made "to see his place" and submit to the humiliation of refusal; and some who, conscious that in their own families there were worshippers who would not have refused to bow down, were angry with poor Carry for "setting up" to be so much better than her neighbours.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading These said to each other that Pat had put his foot in it at last--that he had made his choice, and thrown his handkerchief at almost the only woman in the county, who was not sure to respond to it.

comparative of “cold” — having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Nothing could have been colder or more repellent than Lady Caroline was to this great matrimonial prize--the idol whom they all bowed down to, though some with minds which rebelled against the rude and ungodlike divinity.

intentionally conceived

From this reading Among these interested lookers-on were some who rejoiced to see that he was likely to be made "to see his place" and submit to the humiliation of refusal; and some who, conscious that in their own families there were worshippers who would not have refused to bow down, were angry with poor Carry for "setting up" to be so much better than her neighbours.

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

From this reading Nothing could have been colder or more repellent than Lady Caroline was to this great matrimonial prize--the idol whom they all bowed down to, though some with minds which rebelled against the rude and ungodlike divinity.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading These said to each other that Pat had put his foot in it at last--that he had made his choice, and thrown his handkerchief at almost the only woman in the county, who was not sure to respond to it.

(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people

From this reading The demeanour of Pat Torrance at the dinner, to which Lady Lindores had been so reluctant to ask him, gave much occasion for thought to the other guests who knew the man and his ways.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading The demeanour of Pat Torrance at the dinner, to which Lady Lindores had been so reluctant to ask him, gave much occasion for thought to the other guests who knew the man and his ways.

any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force

From this reading Nothing could have been colder or more repellent than Lady Caroline was to this great matrimonial prize--the idol whom they all bowed down to, though some with minds which rebelled against the rude and ungodlike divinity.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Nothing could have been colder or more repellent than Lady Caroline was to this great matrimonial prize--the idol whom they all bowed down to, though some with minds which rebelled against the rude and ungodlike divinity.

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

From this reading These said to each other that Pat had put his foot in it at last--that he had made his choice, and thrown his handkerchief at almost the only woman in the county, who was not sure to respond to it.

every person

From this reading Alas! it was not very long before everybody knew.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading Among these interested lookers-on were some who rejoiced to see that he was likely to be made "to see his place" and submit to the humiliation of refusal; and some who, conscious that in their own families there were worshippers who would not have refused to bow down, were angry with poor Carry for "setting up" to be so much better than her neighbours.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading These said to each other that Pat had put his foot in it at last--that he had made his choice, and thrown his handkerchief at almost the only woman in the county, who was not sure to respond to it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The demeanour of Pat Torrance at the dinner, to which Lady Lindores had been so reluctant to ask him, gave much occasion for thought to the other guests who knew the man and his ways.

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

From this reading The demeanour of Pat Torrance at the dinner, to which Lady Lindores had been so reluctant to ask him, gave much occasion for thought to the other guests who knew the man and his ways.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Nothing could have been colder or more repellent than Lady Caroline was to this great matrimonial prize--the idol whom they all bowed down to, though some with minds which rebelled against the rude and ungodlike divinity.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading The demeanour of Pat Torrance at the dinner, to which Lady Lindores had been so reluctant to ask him, gave much occasion for thought to the other guests who knew the man and his ways.

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

From this reading The demeanour of Pat Torrance at the dinner, to which Lady Lindores had been so reluctant to ask him, gave much occasion for thought to the other guests who knew the man and his ways.

a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

From this reading These said to each other that Pat had put his foot in it at last--that he had made his choice, and thrown his handkerchief at almost the only woman in the county, who was not sure to respond to it.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Nothing could have been colder or more repellent than Lady Caroline was to this great matrimonial prize--the idol whom they all bowed down to, though some with minds which rebelled against the rude and ungodlike divinity.

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

From this reading These said to each other that Pat had put his foot in it at last--that he had made his choice, and thrown his handkerchief at almost the only woman in the county, who was not sure to respond to it.

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

From this reading Among these interested lookers-on were some who rejoiced to see that he was likely to be made "to see his place" and submit to the humiliation of refusal; and some who, conscious that in their own families there were worshippers who would not have refused to bow down, were angry with poor Carry for "setting up" to be so much better than her neighbours.

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

From this reading The demeanour of Pat Torrance at the dinner, to which Lady Lindores had been so reluctant to ask him, gave much occasion for thought to the other guests who knew the man and his ways.

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

From this reading The demeanour of Pat Torrance at the dinner, to which Lady Lindores had been so reluctant to ask him, gave much occasion for thought to the other guests who knew the man and his ways.

state of disgrace or loss of self-respect

From this reading Among these interested lookers-on were some who rejoiced to see that he was likely to be made "to see his place" and submit to the humiliation of refusal; and some who, conscious that in their own families there were worshippers who would not have refused to bow down, were angry with poor Carry for "setting up" to be so much better than her neighbours.

a material effigy that is worshipped

From this reading Nothing could have been colder or more repellent than Lady Caroline was to this great matrimonial prize--the idol whom they all bowed down to, though some with minds which rebelled against the rude and ungodlike divinity.

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

From this reading These said to each other that Pat had put his foot in it at last--that he had made his choice, and thrown his handkerchief at almost the only woman in the county, who was not sure to respond to it.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Among these interested lookers-on were some who rejoiced to see that he was likely to be made "to see his place" and submit to the humiliation of refusal; and some who, conscious that in their own families there were worshippers who would not have refused to bow down, were angry with poor Carry for "setting up" to be so much better than her neighbours.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Alas! it was not very long before everybody knew.

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 Alas! it was not very long before everybody knew.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading The demeanour of Pat Torrance at the dinner, to which Lady Lindores had been so reluctant to ask him, gave much occasion for thought to the other guests who knew the man and his ways.

immediately past

From this reading These said to each other that Pat had put his foot in it at last--that he had made his choice, and thrown his handkerchief at almost the only woman in the county, who was not sure to respond to it.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading Among these interested lookers-on were some who rejoiced to see that he was likely to be made "to see his place" and submit to the humiliation of refusal; and some who, conscious that in their own families there were worshippers who would not have refused to bow down, were angry with poor Carry for "setting up" to be so much better than her neighbours.

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From this reading The demeanour of Pat Torrance at the dinner, to which Lady Lindores had been so reluctant to ask him, gave much occasion for thought to the other guests who knew the man and his ways.

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

From this reading Alas! it was not very long before everybody knew.

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

From this reading Among these interested lookers-on were some who rejoiced to see that he was likely to be made "to see his place" and submit to the humiliation of refusal; and some who, conscious that in their own families there were worshippers who would not have refused to bow down, were angry with poor Carry for "setting up" to be so much better than her neighbours.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading These said to each other that Pat had put his foot in it at last--that he had made his choice, and thrown his handkerchief at almost the only woman in the county, who was not sure to respond to it.

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

From this reading The demeanour of Pat Torrance at the dinner, to which Lady Lindores had been so reluctant to ask him, gave much occasion for thought to the other guests who knew the man and his ways.

of or relating to the state of marriage

From this reading Nothing could have been colder or more repellent than Lady Caroline was to this great matrimonial prize--the idol whom they all bowed down to, though some with minds which rebelled against the rude and ungodlike divinity.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading Nothing could have been colder or more repellent than Lady Caroline was to this great matrimonial prize--the idol whom they all bowed down to, though some with minds which rebelled against the rude and ungodlike divinity.

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

From this reading Nothing could have been colder or more repellent than Lady Caroline was to this great matrimonial prize--the idol whom they all bowed down to, though some with minds which rebelled against the rude and ungodlike divinity.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The demeanour of Pat Torrance at the dinner, to which Lady Lindores had been so reluctant to ask him, gave much occasion for thought to the other guests who knew the man and his ways.

plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading Among these interested lookers-on were some who rejoiced to see that he was likely to be made "to see his place" and submit to the humiliation of refusal; and some who, conscious that in their own families there were worshippers who would not have refused to bow down, were angry with poor Carry for "setting up" to be so much better than her neighbours.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Alas! it was not very long before everybody knew.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Nothing could have been colder or more repellent than Lady Caroline was to this great matrimonial prize--the idol whom they all bowed down to, though some with minds which rebelled against the rude and ungodlike divinity.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading The demeanour of Pat Torrance at the dinner, to which Lady Lindores had been so reluctant to ask him, gave much occasion for thought to the other guests who knew the man and his ways.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The demeanour of Pat Torrance at the dinner, to which Lady Lindores had been so reluctant to ask him, gave much occasion for thought to the other guests who knew the man and his ways.

and nothing more

From this reading These said to each other that Pat had put his foot in it at last--that he had made his choice, and thrown his handkerchief at almost the only woman in the county, who was not sure to respond to it.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Nothing could have been colder or more repellent than Lady Caroline was to this great matrimonial prize--the idol whom they all bowed down to, though some with minds which rebelled against the rude and ungodlike divinity.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The demeanour of Pat Torrance at the dinner, to which Lady Lindores had been so reluctant to ask him, gave much occasion for thought to the other guests who knew the man and his ways.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Among these interested lookers-on were some who rejoiced to see that he was likely to be made "to see his place" and submit to the humiliation of refusal; and some who, conscious that in their own families there were worshippers who would not have refused to bow down, were angry with poor Carry for "setting up" to be so much better than her neighbours.

pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

From this reading The demeanour of Pat Torrance at the dinner, to which Lady Lindores had been so reluctant to ask him, gave much occasion for thought to the other guests who knew the man and his ways.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Among these interested lookers-on were some who rejoiced to see that he was likely to be made "to see his place" and submit to the humiliation of refusal; and some who, conscious that in their own families there were worshippers who would not have refused to bow down, were angry with poor Carry for "setting up" to be so much better than her neighbours.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Among these interested lookers-on were some who rejoiced to see that he was likely to be made "to see his place" and submit to the humiliation of refusal; and some who, conscious that in their own families there were worshippers who would not have refused to bow down, were angry with poor Carry for "setting up" to be so much better than her neighbours.

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading Nothing could have been colder or more repellent than Lady Caroline was to this great matrimonial prize--the idol whom they all bowed down to, though some with minds which rebelled against the rude and ungodlike divinity.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading These said to each other that Pat had put his foot in it at last--that he had made his choice, and thrown his handkerchief at almost the only woman in the county, who was not sure to respond to it.

inflected form of “rebel” — take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance

From this reading Nothing could have been colder or more repellent than Lady Caroline was to this great matrimonial prize--the idol whom they all bowed down to, though some with minds which rebelled against the rude and ungodlike divinity.

the act of refusing

From this reading Among these interested lookers-on were some who rejoiced to see that he was likely to be made "to see his place" and submit to the humiliation of refusal; and some who, conscious that in their own families there were worshippers who would not have refused to bow down, were angry with poor Carry for "setting up" to be so much better than her neighbours.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading Among these interested lookers-on were some who rejoiced to see that he was likely to be made "to see his place" and submit to the humiliation of refusal; and some who, conscious that in their own families there were worshippers who would not have refused to bow down, were angry with poor Carry for "setting up" to be so much better than her neighbours.

past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy

From this reading Among these interested lookers-on were some who rejoiced to see that he was likely to be made "to see his place" and submit to the humiliation of refusal; and some who, conscious that in their own families there were worshippers who would not have refused to bow down, were angry with poor Carry for "setting up" to be so much better than her neighbours.

unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom

From this reading The demeanour of Pat Torrance at the dinner, to which Lady Lindores had been so reluctant to ask him, gave much occasion for thought to the other guests who knew the man and his ways.

a compound with which fabrics are treated to repel water

From this reading Nothing could have been colder or more repellent than Lady Caroline was to this great matrimonial prize--the idol whom they all bowed down to, though some with minds which rebelled against the rude and ungodlike divinity.

show a response or a reaction to something

From this reading These said to each other that Pat had put his foot in it at last--that he had made his choice, and thrown his handkerchief at almost the only woman in the county, who was not sure to respond to it.

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading Nothing could have been colder or more repellent than Lady Caroline was to this great matrimonial prize--the idol whom they all bowed down to, though some with minds which rebelled against the rude and ungodlike divinity.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading These said to each other that Pat had put his foot in it at last--that he had made his choice, and thrown his handkerchief at almost the only woman in the county, who was not sure to respond to it.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Among these interested lookers-on were some who rejoiced to see that he was likely to be made "to see his place" and submit to the humiliation of refusal; and some who, conscious that in their own families there were worshippers who would not have refused to bow down, were angry with poor Carry for "setting up" to be so much better than her neighbours.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading Among these interested lookers-on were some who rejoiced to see that he was likely to be made "to see his place" and submit to the humiliation of refusal; and some who, conscious that in their own families there were worshippers who would not have refused to bow down, were angry with poor Carry for "setting up" to be so much better than her neighbours.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The demeanour of Pat Torrance at the dinner, to which Lady Lindores had been so reluctant to ask him, gave much occasion for thought to the other guests who knew the man and his ways.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Nothing could have been colder or more repellent than Lady Caroline was to this great matrimonial prize--the idol whom they all bowed down to, though some with minds which rebelled against the rude and ungodlike divinity.

refer for judgment or consideration

From this reading Among these interested lookers-on were some who rejoiced to see that he was likely to be made "to see his place" and submit to the humiliation of refusal; and some who, conscious that in their own families there were worshippers who would not have refused to bow down, were angry with poor Carry for "setting up" to be so much better than her neighbours.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading These said to each other that Pat had put his foot in it at last--that he had made his choice, and thrown his handkerchief at almost the only woman in the county, who was not sure to respond to it.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Nothing could have been colder or more repellent than Lady Caroline was to this great matrimonial prize--the idol whom they all bowed down to, though some with minds which rebelled against the rude and ungodlike divinity.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading These said to each other that Pat had put his foot in it at last--that he had made his choice, and thrown his handkerchief at almost the only woman in the county, who was not sure to respond to it.

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

From this reading The demeanour of Pat Torrance at the dinner, to which Lady Lindores had been so reluctant to ask him, gave much occasion for thought to the other guests who knew the man and his ways.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Among these interested lookers-on were some who rejoiced to see that he was likely to be made "to see his place" and submit to the humiliation of refusal; and some who, conscious that in their own families there were worshippers who would not have refused to bow down, were angry with poor Carry for "setting up" to be so much better than her neighbours.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Among these interested lookers-on were some who rejoiced to see that he was likely to be made "to see his place" and submit to the humiliation of refusal; and some who, conscious that in their own families there were worshippers who would not have refused to bow down, were angry with poor Carry for "setting up" to be so much better than her neighbours.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These said to each other that Pat had put his foot in it at last--that he had made his choice, and thrown his handkerchief at almost the only woman in the county, who was not sure to respond to it.

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

From this reading Nothing could have been colder or more repellent than Lady Caroline was to this great matrimonial prize--the idol whom they all bowed down to, though some with minds which rebelled against the rude and ungodlike divinity.

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

From this reading Nothing could have been colder or more repellent than Lady Caroline was to this great matrimonial prize--the idol whom they all bowed down to, though some with minds which rebelled against the rude and ungodlike divinity.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Nothing could have been colder or more repellent than Lady Caroline was to this great matrimonial prize--the idol whom they all bowed down to, though some with minds which rebelled against the rude and ungodlike divinity.

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

From this reading The demeanour of Pat Torrance at the dinner, to which Lady Lindores had been so reluctant to ask him, gave much occasion for thought to the other guests who knew the man and his ways.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading These said to each other that Pat had put his foot in it at last--that he had made his choice, and thrown his handkerchief at almost the only woman in the county, who was not sure to respond to it.

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

From this reading The demeanour of Pat Torrance at the dinner, to which Lady Lindores had been so reluctant to ask him, gave much occasion for thought to the other guests who knew the man and his ways.

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

From this reading The demeanour of Pat Torrance at the dinner, to which Lady Lindores had been so reluctant to ask him, gave much occasion for thought to the other guests who knew the man and his ways.

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

From this reading Nothing could have been colder or more repellent than Lady Caroline was to this great matrimonial prize--the idol whom they all bowed down to, though some with minds which rebelled against the rude and ungodlike divinity.

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

From this reading Among these interested lookers-on were some who rejoiced to see that he was likely to be made "to see his place" and submit to the humiliation of refusal; and some who, conscious that in their own families there were worshippers who would not have refused to bow down, were angry with poor Carry for "setting up" to be so much better than her neighbours.

precisely as stated

From this reading Alas! it was not very long before everybody knew.

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

From this reading Alas! it was not very long before everybody knew.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading The demeanour of Pat Torrance at the dinner, to which Lady Lindores had been so reluctant to ask him, gave much occasion for thought to the other guests who knew the man and his ways.

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

From this reading Among these interested lookers-on were some who rejoiced to see that he was likely to be made "to see his place" and submit to the humiliation of refusal; and some who, conscious that in their own families there were worshippers who would not have refused to bow down, were angry with poor Carry for "setting up" to be so much better than her neighbours.

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

From this reading The demeanour of Pat Torrance at the dinner, to which Lady Lindores had been so reluctant to ask him, gave much occasion for thought to the other guests who knew the man and his ways.

which person or people

From this reading The demeanour of Pat Torrance at the dinner, to which Lady Lindores had been so reluctant to ask him, gave much occasion for thought to the other guests who knew the man and his ways.

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

From this reading Nothing could have been colder or more repellent than Lady Caroline was to this great matrimonial prize--the idol whom they all bowed down to, though some with minds which rebelled against the rude and ungodlike divinity.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Nothing could have been colder or more repellent than Lady Caroline was to this great matrimonial prize--the idol whom they all bowed down to, though some with minds which rebelled against the rude and ungodlike divinity.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading These said to each other that Pat had put his foot in it at last--that he had made his choice, and thrown his handkerchief at almost the only woman in the county, who was not sure to respond to it.

plural of “worshipper” — a person who has religious faith

From this reading Among these interested lookers-on were some who rejoiced to see that he was likely to be made "to see his place" and submit to the humiliation of refusal; and some who, conscious that in their own families there were worshippers who would not have refused to bow down, were angry with poor Carry for "setting up" to be so much better than her neighbours.

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

From this reading Among these interested lookers-on were some who rejoiced to see that he was likely to be made "to see his place" and submit to the humiliation of refusal; and some who, conscious that in their own families there were worshippers who would not have refused to bow down, were angry with poor Carry for "setting up" to be so much better than her neighbours.