used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BEATRICE BRUNSWICK'S PLOT The chauffeur to whom the order was given that the taxicab be driven to the Church of the Transfiguration, proved to be an adept and skillful driver; one of those who can exceed the speed limit and then slow down his machine so quickly and quietly at the sight of a bluecoat that he inevitably escapes arrest for his transgression.
adeptadjectiveUS /əˈdept/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading BEATRICE BRUNSWICK'S PLOT The chauffeur to whom the order was given that the taxicab be driven to the Church of the Transfiguration, proved to be an adept and skillful driver; one of those who can exceed the speed limit and then slow down his machine so quickly and quietly at the sight of a bluecoat that he inevitably escapes arrest for his transgression.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading BEATRICE BRUNSWICK'S PLOT The chauffeur to whom the order was given that the taxicab be driven to the Church of the Transfiguration, proved to be an adept and skillful driver; one of those who can exceed the speed limit and then slow down his machine so quickly and quietly at the sight of a bluecoat that he inevitably escapes arrest for his transgression.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BEATRICE BRUNSWICK'S PLOT The chauffeur to whom the order was given that the taxicab be driven to the Church of the Transfiguration, proved to be an adept and skillful driver; one of those who can exceed the speed limit and then slow down his machine so quickly and quietly at the sight of a bluecoat that he inevitably escapes arrest for his transgression.
from appearances alone
From this reading As a consequence, there was very little time for conversation between these two apparently mad young persons during the journey between the opera-house and the church.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading BEATRICE BRUNSWICK'S PLOT The chauffeur to whom the order was given that the taxicab be driven to the Church of the Transfiguration, proved to be an adept and skillful driver; one of those who can exceed the speed limit and then slow down his machine so quickly and quietly at the sight of a bluecoat that he inevitably escapes arrest for his transgression.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a consequence, there was very little time for conversation between these two apparently mad young persons during the journey between the opera-house and the church.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BEATRICE BRUNSWICK'S PLOT The chauffeur to whom the order was given that the taxicab be driven to the Church of the Transfiguration, proved to be an adept and skillful driver; one of those who can exceed the speed limit and then slow down his machine so quickly and quietly at the sight of a bluecoat that he inevitably escapes arrest for his transgression.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading BEATRICE BRUNSWICK'S PLOT The chauffeur to whom the order was given that the taxicab be driven to the Church of the Transfiguration, proved to be an adept and skillful driver; one of those who can exceed the speed limit and then slow down his machine so quickly and quietly at the sight of a bluecoat that he inevitably escapes arrest for his transgression.
BEATRICEnounUS /ˈbiːətrəs/
the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy
From this reading BEATRICE BRUNSWICK'S PLOT The chauffeur to whom the order was given that the taxicab be driven to the Church of the Transfiguration, proved to be an adept and skillful driver; one of those who can exceed the speed limit and then slow down his machine so quickly and quietly at the sight of a bluecoat that he inevitably escapes arrest for his transgression.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading As a consequence, there was very little time for conversation between these two apparently mad young persons during the journey between the opera-house and the church.
bluecoatnoun
a person dressed all in blue (as a soldier or sailor)
From this reading BEATRICE BRUNSWICK'S PLOT The chauffeur to whom the order was given that the taxicab be driven to the Church of the Transfiguration, proved to be an adept and skillful driver; one of those who can exceed the speed limit and then slow down his machine so quickly and quietly at the sight of a bluecoat that he inevitably escapes arrest for his transgression.
BRUNSWICK'SnounUS /ˈbrʌnzwɪks/
possessive form of “brunswick” — a university town in southwestern Maine
From this reading BEATRICE BRUNSWICK'S PLOT The chauffeur to whom the order was given that the taxicab be driven to the Church of the Transfiguration, proved to be an adept and skillful driver; one of those who can exceed the speed limit and then slow down his machine so quickly and quietly at the sight of a bluecoat that he inevitably escapes arrest for his transgression.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when they were quite near to their destination, Beatrice spoke up quickly and rather sharply to her companion.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading BEATRICE BRUNSWICK'S PLOT The chauffeur to whom the order was given that the taxicab be driven to the Church of the Transfiguration, proved to be an adept and skillful driver; one of those who can exceed the speed limit and then slow down his machine so quickly and quietly at the sight of a bluecoat that he inevitably escapes arrest for his transgression.
chauffeurnounUS /ʃoʊˈfɜːr/
a man paid to drive a privately owned car
From this reading BEATRICE BRUNSWICK'S PLOT The chauffeur to whom the order was given that the taxicab be driven to the Church of the Transfiguration, proved to be an adept and skillful driver; one of those who can exceed the speed limit and then slow down his machine so quickly and quietly at the sight of a bluecoat that he inevitably escapes arrest for his transgression.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading BEATRICE BRUNSWICK'S PLOT The chauffeur to whom the order was given that the taxicab be driven to the Church of the Transfiguration, proved to be an adept and skillful driver; one of those who can exceed the speed limit and then slow down his machine so quickly and quietly at the sight of a bluecoat that he inevitably escapes arrest for his transgression.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading But when they were quite near to their destination, Beatrice spoke up quickly and rather sharply to her companion.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading As a consequence, there was very little time for conversation between these two apparently mad young persons during the journey between the opera-house and the church.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading As a consequence, there was very little time for conversation between these two apparently mad young persons during the journey between the opera-house and the church.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "Roderick, have you for a moment supposed that I have taken you seriously in this mad proposition you have made to me, to-night?" she demanded.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading But when they were quite near to their destination, Beatrice spoke up quickly and rather sharply to her companion.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading BEATRICE BRUNSWICK'S PLOT The chauffeur to whom the order was given that the taxicab be driven to the Church of the Transfiguration, proved to be an adept and skillful driver; one of those who can exceed the speed limit and then slow down his machine so quickly and quietly at the sight of a bluecoat that he inevitably escapes arrest for his transgression.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading BEATRICE BRUNSWICK'S PLOT The chauffeur to whom the order was given that the taxicab be driven to the Church of the Transfiguration, proved to be an adept and skillful driver; one of those who can exceed the speed limit and then slow down his machine so quickly and quietly at the sight of a bluecoat that he inevitably escapes arrest for his transgression.
drivernounUS /ˈdraɪvər/
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading BEATRICE BRUNSWICK'S PLOT The chauffeur to whom the order was given that the taxicab be driven to the Church of the Transfiguration, proved to be an adept and skillful driver; one of those who can exceed the speed limit and then slow down his machine so quickly and quietly at the sight of a bluecoat that he inevitably escapes arrest for his transgression.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading As a consequence, there was very little time for conversation between these two apparently mad young persons during the journey between the opera-house and the church.
escapesnounUS /ɪˈskeɪps/
plural of “escape” — the act of escaping physically
From this reading BEATRICE BRUNSWICK'S PLOT The chauffeur to whom the order was given that the taxicab be driven to the Church of the Transfiguration, proved to be an adept and skillful driver; one of those who can exceed the speed limit and then slow down his machine so quickly and quietly at the sight of a bluecoat that he inevitably escapes arrest for his transgression.
exceedverbUS /ɪkˈsiːd/
be greater in scope or size than some standard
From this reading BEATRICE BRUNSWICK'S PLOT The chauffeur to whom the order was given that the taxicab be driven to the Church of the Transfiguration, proved to be an adept and skillful driver; one of those who can exceed the speed limit and then slow down his machine so quickly and quietly at the sight of a bluecoat that he inevitably escapes arrest for his transgression.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BEATRICE BRUNSWICK'S PLOT The chauffeur to whom the order was given that the taxicab be driven to the Church of the Transfiguration, proved to be an adept and skillful driver; one of those who can exceed the speed limit and then slow down his machine so quickly and quietly at the sight of a bluecoat that he inevitably escapes arrest for his transgression.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading BEATRICE BRUNSWICK'S PLOT The chauffeur to whom the order was given that the taxicab be driven to the Church of the Transfiguration, proved to be an adept and skillful driver; one of those who can exceed the speed limit and then slow down his machine so quickly and quietly at the sight of a bluecoat that he inevitably escapes arrest for his transgression.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Little as there was, the greater part of it was passed in silence.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Roderick, have you for a moment supposed that I have taken you seriously in this mad proposition you have made to me, to-night?" she demanded.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BEATRICE BRUNSWICK'S PLOT The chauffeur to whom the order was given that the taxicab be driven to the Church of the Transfiguration, proved to be an adept and skillful driver; one of those who can exceed the speed limit and then slow down his machine so quickly and quietly at the sight of a bluecoat that he inevitably escapes arrest for his transgression.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But when they were quite near to their destination, Beatrice spoke up quickly and rather sharply to her companion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BEATRICE BRUNSWICK'S PLOT The chauffeur to whom the order was given that the taxicab be driven to the Church of the Transfiguration, proved to be an adept and skillful driver; one of those who can exceed the speed limit and then slow down his machine so quickly and quietly at the sight of a bluecoat that he inevitably escapes arrest for his transgression.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Roderick, have you for a moment supposed that I have taken you seriously in this mad proposition you have made to me, to-night?" she demanded.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Little as there was, the greater part of it was passed in silence.
inevitablyadverbUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbli/
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading BEATRICE BRUNSWICK'S PLOT The chauffeur to whom the order was given that the taxicab be driven to the Church of the Transfiguration, proved to be an adept and skillful driver; one of those who can exceed the speed limit and then slow down his machine so quickly and quietly at the sight of a bluecoat that he inevitably escapes arrest for his transgression.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Little as there was, the greater part of it was passed in silence.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading As a consequence, there was very little time for conversation between these two apparently mad young persons during the journey between the opera-house and the church.
limitnounUS /ˈlɪmət/
the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading BEATRICE BRUNSWICK'S PLOT The chauffeur to whom the order was given that the taxicab be driven to the Church of the Transfiguration, proved to be an adept and skillful driver; one of those who can exceed the speed limit and then slow down his machine so quickly and quietly at the sight of a bluecoat that he inevitably escapes arrest for his transgression.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As a consequence, there was very little time for conversation between these two apparently mad young persons during the journey between the opera-house and the church.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading BEATRICE BRUNSWICK'S PLOT The chauffeur to whom the order was given that the taxicab be driven to the Church of the Transfiguration, proved to be an adept and skillful driver; one of those who can exceed the speed limit and then slow down his machine so quickly and quietly at the sight of a bluecoat that he inevitably escapes arrest for his transgression.
roused to anger
From this reading As a consequence, there was very little time for conversation between these two apparently mad young persons during the journey between the opera-house and the church.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "Roderick, have you for a moment supposed that I have taken you seriously in this mad proposition you have made to me, to-night?" she demanded.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Roderick, have you for a moment supposed that I have taken you seriously in this mad proposition you have made to me, to-night?" she demanded.
a particular point in time
From this reading "Roderick, have you for a moment supposed that I have taken you seriously in this mad proposition you have made to me, to-night?" she demanded.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading But when they were quite near to their destination, Beatrice spoke up quickly and rather sharply to her companion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BEATRICE BRUNSWICK'S PLOT The chauffeur to whom the order was given that the taxicab be driven to the Church of the Transfiguration, proved to be an adept and skillful driver; one of those who can exceed the speed limit and then slow down his machine so quickly and quietly at the sight of a bluecoat that he inevitably escapes arrest for his transgression.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading BEATRICE BRUNSWICK'S PLOT The chauffeur to whom the order was given that the taxicab be driven to the Church of the Transfiguration, proved to be an adept and skillful driver; one of those who can exceed the speed limit and then slow down his machine so quickly and quietly at the sight of a bluecoat that he inevitably escapes arrest for his transgression.
opera-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As a consequence, there was very little time for conversation between these two apparently mad young persons during the journey between the opera-house and the church.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading BEATRICE BRUNSWICK'S PLOT The chauffeur to whom the order was given that the taxicab be driven to the Church of the Transfiguration, proved to be an adept and skillful driver; one of those who can exceed the speed limit and then slow down his machine so quickly and quietly at the sight of a bluecoat that he inevitably escapes arrest for his transgression.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Little as there was, the greater part of it was passed in silence.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Little as there was, the greater part of it was passed in silence.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading As a consequence, there was very little time for conversation between these two apparently mad young persons during the journey between the opera-house and the church.
PLOTnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading BEATRICE BRUNSWICK'S PLOT The chauffeur to whom the order was given that the taxicab be driven to the Church of the Transfiguration, proved to be an adept and skillful driver; one of those who can exceed the speed limit and then slow down his machine so quickly and quietly at the sight of a bluecoat that he inevitably escapes arrest for his transgression.
propositionnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading "Roderick, have you for a moment supposed that I have taken you seriously in this mad proposition you have made to me, to-night?" she demanded.
established beyond doubt
From this reading BEATRICE BRUNSWICK'S PLOT The chauffeur to whom the order was given that the taxicab be driven to the Church of the Transfiguration, proved to be an adept and skillful driver; one of those who can exceed the speed limit and then slow down his machine so quickly and quietly at the sight of a bluecoat that he inevitably escapes arrest for his transgression.
with speed
From this reading BEATRICE BRUNSWICK'S PLOT The chauffeur to whom the order was given that the taxicab be driven to the Church of the Transfiguration, proved to be an adept and skillful driver; one of those who can exceed the speed limit and then slow down his machine so quickly and quietly at the sight of a bluecoat that he inevitably escapes arrest for his transgression.
with low volume
From this reading BEATRICE BRUNSWICK'S PLOT The chauffeur to whom the order was given that the taxicab be driven to the Church of the Transfiguration, proved to be an adept and skillful driver; one of those who can exceed the speed limit and then slow down his machine so quickly and quietly at the sight of a bluecoat that he inevitably escapes arrest for his transgression.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading But when they were quite near to their destination, Beatrice spoke up quickly and rather sharply to her companion.
on the contrary
From this reading But when they were quite near to their destination, Beatrice spoke up quickly and rather sharply to her companion.
Roderick
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Roderick, have you for a moment supposed that I have taken you seriously in this mad proposition you have made to me, to-night?" she demanded.
in a serious manner
From this reading "Roderick, have you for a moment supposed that I have taken you seriously in this mad proposition you have made to me, to-night?" she demanded.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading But when they were quite near to their destination, Beatrice spoke up quickly and rather sharply to her companion.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Roderick, have you for a moment supposed that I have taken you seriously in this mad proposition you have made to me, to-night?" she demanded.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading BEATRICE BRUNSWICK'S PLOT The chauffeur to whom the order was given that the taxicab be driven to the Church of the Transfiguration, proved to be an adept and skillful driver; one of those who can exceed the speed limit and then slow down his machine so quickly and quietly at the sight of a bluecoat that he inevitably escapes arrest for his transgression.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Little as there was, the greater part of it was passed in silence.
skillfuladjectiveUS /ˈskɪlfəl/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading BEATRICE BRUNSWICK'S PLOT The chauffeur to whom the order was given that the taxicab be driven to the Church of the Transfiguration, proved to be an adept and skillful driver; one of those who can exceed the speed limit and then slow down his machine so quickly and quietly at the sight of a bluecoat that he inevitably escapes arrest for his transgression.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading BEATRICE BRUNSWICK'S PLOT The chauffeur to whom the order was given that the taxicab be driven to the Church of the Transfiguration, proved to be an adept and skillful driver; one of those who can exceed the speed limit and then slow down his machine so quickly and quietly at the sight of a bluecoat that he inevitably escapes arrest for his transgression.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading BEATRICE BRUNSWICK'S PLOT The chauffeur to whom the order was given that the taxicab be driven to the Church of the Transfiguration, proved to be an adept and skillful driver; one of those who can exceed the speed limit and then slow down his machine so quickly and quietly at the sight of a bluecoat that he inevitably escapes arrest for his transgression.
move hurridly
From this reading BEATRICE BRUNSWICK'S PLOT The chauffeur to whom the order was given that the taxicab be driven to the Church of the Transfiguration, proved to be an adept and skillful driver; one of those who can exceed the speed limit and then slow down his machine so quickly and quietly at the sight of a bluecoat that he inevitably escapes arrest for his transgression.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading But when they were quite near to their destination, Beatrice spoke up quickly and rather sharply to her companion.
required or under orders
From this reading "Roderick, have you for a moment supposed that I have taken you seriously in this mad proposition you have made to me, to-night?" she demanded.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading "Roderick, have you for a moment supposed that I have taken you seriously in this mad proposition you have made to me, to-night?" she demanded.
taxicabnounUS /ˈtæksikæb/
a car driven by a person whose job is to take passengers where they want to go in exchange for money
From this reading BEATRICE BRUNSWICK'S PLOT The chauffeur to whom the order was given that the taxicab be driven to the Church of the Transfiguration, proved to be an adept and skillful driver; one of those who can exceed the speed limit and then slow down his machine so quickly and quietly at the sight of a bluecoat that he inevitably escapes arrest for his transgression.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BEATRICE BRUNSWICK'S PLOT The chauffeur to whom the order was given that the taxicab be driven to the Church of the Transfiguration, proved to be an adept and skillful driver; one of those who can exceed the speed limit and then slow down his machine so quickly and quietly at the sight of a bluecoat that he inevitably escapes arrest for his transgression.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BEATRICE BRUNSWICK'S PLOT The chauffeur to whom the order was given that the taxicab be driven to the Church of the Transfiguration, proved to be an adept and skillful driver; one of those who can exceed the speed limit and then slow down his machine so quickly and quietly at the sight of a bluecoat that he inevitably escapes arrest for his transgression.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But when they were quite near to their destination, Beatrice spoke up quickly and rather sharply to her companion.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading BEATRICE BRUNSWICK'S PLOT The chauffeur to whom the order was given that the taxicab be driven to the Church of the Transfiguration, proved to be an adept and skillful driver; one of those who can exceed the speed limit and then slow down his machine so quickly and quietly at the sight of a bluecoat that he inevitably escapes arrest for his transgression.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As a consequence, there was very little time for conversation between these two apparently mad young persons during the journey between the opera-house and the church.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading As a consequence, there was very little time for conversation between these two apparently mad young persons during the journey between the opera-house and the church.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But when they were quite near to their destination, Beatrice spoke up quickly and rather sharply to her companion.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Roderick, have you for a moment supposed that I have taken you seriously in this mad proposition you have made to me, to-night?" she demanded.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading BEATRICE BRUNSWICK'S PLOT The chauffeur to whom the order was given that the taxicab be driven to the Church of the Transfiguration, proved to be an adept and skillful driver; one of those who can exceed the speed limit and then slow down his machine so quickly and quietly at the sight of a bluecoat that he inevitably escapes arrest for his transgression.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As a consequence, there was very little time for conversation between these two apparently mad young persons during the journey between the opera-house and the church.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BEATRICE BRUNSWICK'S PLOT The chauffeur to whom the order was given that the taxicab be driven to the Church of the Transfiguration, proved to be an adept and skillful driver; one of those who can exceed the speed limit and then slow down his machine so quickly and quietly at the sight of a bluecoat that he inevitably escapes arrest for his transgression.
to-night
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From this reading "Roderick, have you for a moment supposed that I have taken you seriously in this mad proposition you have made to me, to-night?" she demanded.
Transfigurationnoun
(Christianity) a church festival held in commemoration of the Transfiguration of Jesus
From this reading BEATRICE BRUNSWICK'S PLOT The chauffeur to whom the order was given that the taxicab be driven to the Church of the Transfiguration, proved to be an adept and skillful driver; one of those who can exceed the speed limit and then slow down his machine so quickly and quietly at the sight of a bluecoat that he inevitably escapes arrest for his transgression.
transgressionnounUS /trænzˈɡreʃən/
the act of transgressing; the violation of a law or a duty or moral principle
From this reading BEATRICE BRUNSWICK'S PLOT The chauffeur to whom the order was given that the taxicab be driven to the Church of the Transfiguration, proved to be an adept and skillful driver; one of those who can exceed the speed limit and then slow down his machine so quickly and quietly at the sight of a bluecoat that he inevitably escapes arrest for his transgression.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As a consequence, there was very little time for conversation between these two apparently mad young persons during the journey between the opera-house and the church.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But when they were quite near to their destination, Beatrice spoke up quickly and rather sharply to her companion.
precisely as stated
From this reading As a consequence, there was very little time for conversation between these two apparently mad young persons during the journey between the opera-house and the church.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BEATRICE BRUNSWICK'S PLOT The chauffeur to whom the order was given that the taxicab be driven to the Church of the Transfiguration, proved to be an adept and skillful driver; one of those who can exceed the speed limit and then slow down his machine so quickly and quietly at the sight of a bluecoat that he inevitably escapes arrest for his transgression.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But when they were quite near to their destination, Beatrice spoke up quickly and rather sharply to her companion.
at the time that
From this reading But when they were quite near to their destination, Beatrice spoke up quickly and rather sharply to her companion.
which person or people
From this reading BEATRICE BRUNSWICK'S PLOT The chauffeur to whom the order was given that the taxicab be driven to the Church of the Transfiguration, proved to be an adept and skillful driver; one of those who can exceed the speed limit and then slow down his machine so quickly and quietly at the sight of a bluecoat that he inevitably escapes arrest for his transgression.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading BEATRICE BRUNSWICK'S PLOT The chauffeur to whom the order was given that the taxicab be driven to the Church of the Transfiguration, proved to be an adept and skillful driver; one of those who can exceed the speed limit and then slow down his machine so quickly and quietly at the sight of a bluecoat that he inevitably escapes arrest for his transgression.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Roderick, have you for a moment supposed that I have taken you seriously in this mad proposition you have made to me, to-night?" she demanded.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading As a consequence, there was very little time for conversation between these two apparently mad young persons during the journey between the opera-house and the church.
