Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading When Lawrence Croft now took his afternoon walks in the city, he was very glad to wear a light overcoat, and to button it, too.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He had never been down there at this season, but he had heard about the Virginia autumns, and, besides he had seen a lady who had had a letter from Roberta March.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Lawrence's walks, although very invigorating on account of the fine, sharp air, were not entirely cheering, for they gave him an opportunity to think that he was making no progress whatever in his attempt to study the character of Junius Keswick.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading When Lawrence Croft now took his afternoon walks in the city, he was very glad to wear a light overcoat, and to button it, too.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading But, although the air was getting a little nipping in New York, he knew that it must still be balmy and enjoyable in Virginia.

(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 In this letter Miss March had written that as her father intended making a trip to Texas, and, therefore, would not come to New York as early as usual, she would stay at least a month longer with her Uncle Brandon; and she was glad to do it, for the weather was perfectly lovely, and she could stay out-of-doors all day if she wanted to.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But, although the air was getting a little nipping in New York, he knew that it must still be balmy and enjoyable in Virginia.

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

From this reading Lawrence's walks, although very invigorating on account of the fine, sharp air, were not entirely cheering, for they gave him an opportunity to think that he was making no progress whatever in his attempt to study the character of Junius Keswick.

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

From this reading When Lawrence Croft now took his afternoon walks in the city, he was very glad to wear a light overcoat, and to button it, too.

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

From this reading In this letter Miss March had written that as her father intended making a trip to Texas, and, therefore, would not come to New York as early as usual, she would stay at least a month longer with her Uncle Brandon; and she was glad to do it, for the weather was perfectly lovely, and she could stay out-of-doors all day if she wanted to.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had never been down there at this season, but he had heard about the Virginia autumns, and, besides he had seen a lady who had had a letter from Roberta March.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Lawrence's walks, although very invigorating on account of the fine, sharp air, were not entirely cheering, for they gave him an opportunity to think that he was making no progress whatever in his attempt to study the character of Junius Keswick.

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From this reading He had never been down there at this season, but he had heard about the Virginia autumns, and, besides he had seen a lady who had had a letter from Roberta March.

informal or slang terms for mentally irregular

From this reading But, although the air was getting a little nipping in New York, he knew that it must still be balmy and enjoyable in Virginia.

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

From this reading But, although the air was getting a little nipping in New York, he knew that it must still be balmy and enjoyable in Virginia.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had never been down there at this season, but he had heard about the Virginia autumns, and, besides he had seen a lady who had had a letter from Roberta March.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading He had never been down there at this season, but he had heard about the Virginia autumns, and, besides he had seen a lady who had had a letter from Roberta March.

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From this reading In this letter Miss March had written that as her father intended making a trip to Texas, and, therefore, would not come to New York as early as usual, she would stay at least a month longer with her Uncle Brandon; and she was glad to do it, for the weather was perfectly lovely, and she could stay out-of-doors all day if she wanted to.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But, although the air was getting a little nipping in New York, he knew that it must still be balmy and enjoyable in Virginia.

a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes

From this reading When Lawrence Croft now took his afternoon walks in the city, he was very glad to wear a light overcoat, and to button it, too.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Lawrence's walks, although very invigorating on account of the fine, sharp air, were not entirely cheering, for they gave him an opportunity to think that he was making no progress whatever in his attempt to study the character of Junius Keswick.

encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators

From this reading Lawrence's walks, although very invigorating on account of the fine, sharp air, were not entirely cheering, for they gave him an opportunity to think that he was making no progress whatever in his attempt to study the character of Junius Keswick.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading When Lawrence Croft now took his afternoon walks in the city, he was very glad to wear a light overcoat, and to button it, too.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading In this letter Miss March had written that as her father intended making a trip to Texas, and, therefore, would not come to New York as early as usual, she would stay at least a month longer with her Uncle Brandon; and she was glad to do it, for the weather was perfectly lovely, and she could stay out-of-doors all day if she wanted to.

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

From this reading In this letter Miss March had written that as her father intended making a trip to Texas, and, therefore, would not come to New York as early as usual, she would stay at least a month longer with her Uncle Brandon; and she was glad to do it, for the weather was perfectly lovely, and she could stay out-of-doors all day if she wanted to.

a small farm worked by a crofter

From this reading When Lawrence Croft now took his afternoon walks in the city, he was very glad to wear a light overcoat, and to button it, too.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading In this letter Miss March had written that as her father intended making a trip to Texas, and, therefore, would not come to New York as early as usual, she would stay at least a month longer with her Uncle Brandon; and she was glad to do it, for the weather was perfectly lovely, and she could stay out-of-doors all day if she wanted to.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading In this letter Miss March had written that as her father intended making a trip to Texas, and, therefore, would not come to New York as early as usual, she would stay at least a month longer with her Uncle Brandon; and she was glad to do it, for the weather was perfectly lovely, and she could stay out-of-doors all day if she wanted to.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He had never been down there at this season, but he had heard about the Virginia autumns, and, besides he had seen a lady who had had a letter from Roberta March.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading In this letter Miss March had written that as her father intended making a trip to Texas, and, therefore, would not come to New York as early as usual, she would stay at least a month longer with her Uncle Brandon; and she was glad to do it, for the weather was perfectly lovely, and she could stay out-of-doors all day if she wanted to.

affording satisfaction or pleasure

From this reading But, although the air was getting a little nipping in New York, he knew that it must still be balmy and enjoyable in Virginia.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Lawrence's walks, although very invigorating on account of the fine, sharp air, were not entirely cheering, for they gave him an opportunity to think that he was making no progress whatever in his attempt to study the character of Junius Keswick.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading In this letter Miss March had written that as her father intended making a trip to Texas, and, therefore, would not come to New York as early as usual, she would stay at least a month longer with her Uncle Brandon; and she was glad to do it, for the weather was perfectly lovely, and she could stay out-of-doors all day if she wanted to.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Lawrence's walks, although very invigorating on account of the fine, sharp air, were not entirely cheering, for they gave him an opportunity to think that he was making no progress whatever in his attempt to study the character of Junius Keswick.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In this letter Miss March had written that as her father intended making a trip to Texas, and, therefore, would not come to New York as early as usual, she would stay at least a month longer with her Uncle Brandon; and she was glad to do it, for the weather was perfectly lovely, and she could stay out-of-doors all day if she wanted to.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had never been down there at this season, but he had heard about the Virginia autumns, and, besides he had seen a lady who had had a letter from Roberta March.

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

From this reading Lawrence's walks, although very invigorating on account of the fine, sharp air, were not entirely cheering, for they gave him an opportunity to think that he was making no progress whatever in his attempt to study the character of Junius Keswick.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading But, although the air was getting a little nipping in New York, he knew that it must still be balmy and enjoyable in Virginia.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading When Lawrence Croft now took his afternoon walks in the city, he was very glad to wear a light overcoat, and to button it, too.

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

From this reading He had never been down there at this season, but he had heard about the Virginia autumns, and, besides he had seen a lady who had had a letter from Roberta March.

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

From this reading When Lawrence Croft now took his afternoon walks in the city, he was very glad to wear a light overcoat, and to button it, too.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading He had never been down there at this season, but he had heard about the Virginia autumns, and, besides he had seen a lady who had had a letter from Roberta March.

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

From this reading In this letter Miss March had written that as her father intended making a trip to Texas, and, therefore, would not come to New York as early as usual, she would stay at least a month longer with her Uncle Brandon; and she was glad to do it, for the weather was perfectly lovely, and she could stay out-of-doors all day if she wanted to.

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

From this reading Lawrence's walks, although very invigorating on account of the fine, sharp air, were not entirely cheering, for they gave him an opportunity to think that he was making no progress whatever in his attempt to study the character of Junius Keswick.

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

From this reading When Lawrence Croft now took his afternoon walks in the city, he was very glad to wear a light overcoat, and to button it, too.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading In this letter Miss March had written that as her father intended making a trip to Texas, and, therefore, would not come to New York as early as usual, she would stay at least a month longer with her Uncle Brandon; and she was glad to do it, for the weather was perfectly lovely, and she could stay out-of-doors all day if she wanted to.

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

From this reading When Lawrence Croft now took his afternoon walks in the city, he was very glad to wear a light overcoat, and to button it, too.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading In this letter Miss March had written that as her father intended making a trip to Texas, and, therefore, would not come to New York as early as usual, she would stay at least a month longer with her Uncle Brandon; and she was glad to do it, for the weather was perfectly lovely, and she could stay out-of-doors all day if she wanted to.

imparting strength and vitality

From this reading Lawrence's walks, although very invigorating on account of the fine, sharp air, were not entirely cheering, for they gave him an opportunity to think that he was making no progress whatever in his attempt to study the character of Junius Keswick.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When Lawrence Croft now took his afternoon walks in the city, he was very glad to wear a light overcoat, and to button it, too.

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From this reading Lawrence's walks, although very invigorating on account of the fine, sharp air, were not entirely cheering, for they gave him an opportunity to think that he was making no progress whatever in his attempt to study the character of Junius Keswick.

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

From this reading Lawrence's walks, although very invigorating on account of the fine, sharp air, were not entirely cheering, for they gave him an opportunity to think that he was making no progress whatever in his attempt to study the character of Junius Keswick.

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 But, although the air was getting a little nipping in New York, he knew that it must still be balmy and enjoyable in Virginia.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading He had never been down there at this season, but he had heard about the Virginia autumns, and, besides he had seen a lady who had had a letter from Roberta March.

Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)

From this reading When Lawrence Croft now took his afternoon walks in the city, he was very glad to wear a light overcoat, and to button it, too.

possessive form of “lawrence” — Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)

From this reading Lawrence's walks, although very invigorating on account of the fine, sharp air, were not entirely cheering, for they gave him an opportunity to think that he was making no progress whatever in his attempt to study the character of Junius Keswick.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading In this letter Miss March had written that as her father intended making a trip to Texas, and, therefore, would not come to New York as early as usual, she would stay at least a month longer with her Uncle Brandon; and she was glad to do it, for the weather was perfectly lovely, and she could stay out-of-doors all day if she wanted to.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading He had never been down there at this season, but he had heard about the Virginia autumns, and, besides he had seen a lady who had had a letter from Roberta March.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading When Lawrence Croft now took his afternoon walks in the city, he was very glad to wear a light overcoat, and to button it, too.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading But, although the air was getting a little nipping in New York, he knew that it must still be balmy and enjoyable in Virginia.

for more time

From this reading In this letter Miss March had written that as her father intended making a trip to Texas, and, therefore, would not come to New York as early as usual, she would stay at least a month longer with her Uncle Brandon; and she was glad to do it, for the weather was perfectly lovely, and she could stay out-of-doors all day if she wanted to.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading In this letter Miss March had written that as her father intended making a trip to Texas, and, therefore, would not come to New York as early as usual, she would stay at least a month longer with her Uncle Brandon; and she was glad to do it, for the weather was perfectly lovely, and she could stay out-of-doors all day if she wanted to.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading In this letter Miss March had written that as her father intended making a trip to Texas, and, therefore, would not come to New York as early as usual, she would stay at least a month longer with her Uncle Brandon; and she was glad to do it, for the weather was perfectly lovely, and she could stay out-of-doors all day if she wanted to.

march in a procession

From this reading He had never been down there at this season, but he had heard about the Virginia autumns, and, besides he had seen a lady who had had a letter from Roberta March.

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

From this reading In this letter Miss March had written that as her father intended making a trip to Texas, and, therefore, would not come to New York as early as usual, she would stay at least a month longer with her Uncle Brandon; and she was glad to do it, for the weather was perfectly lovely, and she could stay out-of-doors all day if she wanted to.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading In this letter Miss March had written that as her father intended making a trip to Texas, and, therefore, would not come to New York as early as usual, she would stay at least a month longer with her Uncle Brandon; and she was glad to do it, for the weather was perfectly lovely, and she could stay out-of-doors all day if she wanted to.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading But, although the air was getting a little nipping in New York, he knew that it must still be balmy and enjoyable in Virginia.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He had never been down there at this season, but he had heard about the Virginia autumns, and, besides he had seen a lady who had had a letter from Roberta March.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading But, although the air was getting a little nipping in New York, he knew that it must still be balmy and enjoyable in Virginia.

capable of wounding

From this reading But, although the air was getting a little nipping in New York, he knew that it must still be balmy and enjoyable in Virginia.

not any; not one

From this reading Lawrence's walks, although very invigorating on account of the fine, sharp air, were not entirely cheering, for they gave him an opportunity to think that he was making no progress whatever in his attempt to study the character of Junius Keswick.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In this letter Miss March had written that as her father intended making a trip to Texas, and, therefore, would not come to New York as early as usual, she would stay at least a month longer with her Uncle Brandon; and she was glad to do it, for the weather was perfectly lovely, and she could stay out-of-doors all day if she wanted to.

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

From this reading When Lawrence Croft now took his afternoon walks in the city, he was very glad to wear a light overcoat, and to button it, too.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Lawrence's walks, although very invigorating on account of the fine, sharp air, were not entirely cheering, for they gave him an opportunity to think that he was making no progress whatever in his attempt to study the character of Junius Keswick.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Lawrence's walks, although very invigorating on account of the fine, sharp air, were not entirely cheering, for they gave him an opportunity to think that he was making no progress whatever in his attempt to study the character of Junius Keswick.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Lawrence's walks, although very invigorating on account of the fine, sharp air, were not entirely cheering, for they gave him an opportunity to think that he was making no progress whatever in his attempt to study the character of Junius Keswick.

where the air is unconfined

From this reading In this letter Miss March had written that as her father intended making a trip to Texas, and, therefore, would not come to New York as early as usual, she would stay at least a month longer with her Uncle Brandon; and she was glad to do it, for the weather was perfectly lovely, and she could stay out-of-doors all day if she wanted to.

a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter

From this reading When Lawrence Croft now took his afternoon walks in the city, he was very glad to wear a light overcoat, and to button it, too.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading In this letter Miss March had written that as her father intended making a trip to Texas, and, therefore, would not come to New York as early as usual, she would stay at least a month longer with her Uncle Brandon; and she was glad to do it, for the weather was perfectly lovely, and she could stay out-of-doors all day if she wanted to.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading Lawrence's walks, although very invigorating on account of the fine, sharp air, were not entirely cheering, for they gave him an opportunity to think that he was making no progress whatever in his attempt to study the character of Junius Keswick.

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From this reading He had never been down there at this season, but he had heard about the Virginia autumns, and, besides he had seen a lady who had had a letter from Roberta March.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading He had never been down there at this season, but he had heard about the Virginia autumns, and, besides he had seen a lady who had had a letter from Roberta March.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He had never been down there at this season, but he had heard about the Virginia autumns, and, besides he had seen a lady who had had a letter from Roberta March.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading Lawrence's walks, although very invigorating on account of the fine, sharp air, were not entirely cheering, for they gave him an opportunity to think that he was making no progress whatever in his attempt to study the character of Junius Keswick.

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

From this reading In this letter Miss March had written that as her father intended making a trip to Texas, and, therefore, would not come to New York as early as usual, she would stay at least a month longer with her Uncle Brandon; and she was glad to do it, for the weather was perfectly lovely, and she could stay out-of-doors all day if she wanted to.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading In this letter Miss March had written that as her father intended making a trip to Texas, and, therefore, would not come to New York as early as usual, she would stay at least a month longer with her Uncle Brandon; and she was glad to do it, for the weather was perfectly lovely, and she could stay out-of-doors all day if she wanted to.

not in physical motion

From this reading But, although the air was getting a little nipping in New York, he knew that it must still be balmy and enjoyable in Virginia.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Lawrence's walks, although very invigorating on account of the fine, sharp air, were not entirely cheering, for they gave him an opportunity to think that he was making no progress whatever in his attempt to study the character of Junius Keswick.

the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico

From this reading In this letter Miss March had written that as her father intended making a trip to Texas, and, therefore, would not come to New York as early as usual, she would stay at least a month longer with her Uncle Brandon; and she was glad to do it, for the weather was perfectly lovely, and she could stay out-of-doors all day if she wanted to.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But, although the air was getting a little nipping in New York, he knew that it must still be balmy and enjoyable in Virginia.

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

From this reading When Lawrence Croft now took his afternoon walks in the city, he was very glad to wear a light overcoat, and to button it, too.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He had never been down there at this season, but he had heard about the Virginia autumns, and, besides he had seen a lady who had had a letter from Roberta March.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading In this letter Miss March had written that as her father intended making a trip to Texas, and, therefore, would not come to New York as early as usual, she would stay at least a month longer with her Uncle Brandon; and she was glad to do it, for the weather was perfectly lovely, and she could stay out-of-doors all day if she wanted to.

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

From this reading Lawrence's walks, although very invigorating on account of the fine, sharp air, were not entirely cheering, for they gave him an opportunity to think that he was making no progress whatever in his attempt to study the character of Junius Keswick.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Lawrence's walks, although very invigorating on account of the fine, sharp air, were not entirely cheering, for they gave him an opportunity to think that he was making no progress whatever in his attempt to study the character of Junius Keswick.

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

From this reading He had never been down there at this season, but he had heard about the Virginia autumns, and, besides he had seen a lady who had had a letter from Roberta March.

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

From this reading When Lawrence Croft now took his afternoon walks in the city, he was very glad to wear a light overcoat, and to button it, too.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading When Lawrence Croft now took his afternoon walks in the city, he was very glad to wear a light overcoat, and to button it, too.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading When Lawrence Croft now took his afternoon walks in the city, he was very glad to wear a light overcoat, and to button it, too.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading In this letter Miss March had written that as her father intended making a trip to Texas, and, therefore, would not come to New York as early as usual, she would stay at least a month longer with her Uncle Brandon; and she was glad to do it, for the weather was perfectly lovely, and she could stay out-of-doors all day if she wanted to.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading In this letter Miss March had written that as her father intended making a trip to Texas, and, therefore, would not come to New York as early as usual, she would stay at least a month longer with her Uncle Brandon; and she was glad to do it, for the weather was perfectly lovely, and she could stay out-of-doors all day if she wanted to.

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

From this reading In this letter Miss March had written that as her father intended making a trip to Texas, and, therefore, would not come to New York as early as usual, she would stay at least a month longer with her Uncle Brandon; and she was glad to do it, for the weather was perfectly lovely, and she could stay out-of-doors all day if she wanted to.

precisely as stated

From this reading When Lawrence Croft now took his afternoon walks in the city, he was very glad to wear a light overcoat, and to button it, too.

a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War

From this reading But, although the air was getting a little nipping in New York, he knew that it must still be balmy and enjoyable in Virginia.

plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot

From this reading When Lawrence Croft now took his afternoon walks in the city, he was very glad to wear a light overcoat, and to button it, too.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading In this letter Miss March had written that as her father intended making a trip to Texas, and, therefore, would not come to New York as early as usual, she would stay at least a month longer with her Uncle Brandon; and she was glad to do it, for the weather was perfectly lovely, and she could stay out-of-doors all day if she wanted to.

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

From this reading When Lawrence Croft now took his afternoon walks in the city, he was very glad to wear a light overcoat, and to button it, too.

be dressed in

From this reading When Lawrence Croft now took his afternoon walks in the city, he was very glad to wear a light overcoat, and to button it, too.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading In this letter Miss March had written that as her father intended making a trip to Texas, and, therefore, would not come to New York as early as usual, she would stay at least a month longer with her Uncle Brandon; and she was glad to do it, for the weather was perfectly lovely, and she could stay out-of-doors all day if she wanted to.

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

From this reading Lawrence's walks, although very invigorating on account of the fine, sharp air, were not entirely cheering, for they gave him an opportunity to think that he was making no progress whatever in his attempt to study the character of Junius Keswick.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Lawrence's walks, although very invigorating on account of the fine, sharp air, were not entirely cheering, for they gave him an opportunity to think that he was making no progress whatever in his attempt to study the character of Junius Keswick.

at the time that

From this reading When Lawrence Croft now took his afternoon walks in the city, he was very glad to wear a light overcoat, and to button it, too.

which person or people

From this reading He had never been down there at this season, but he had heard about the Virginia autumns, and, besides he had seen a lady who had had a letter from Roberta March.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In this letter Miss March had written that as her father intended making a trip to Texas, and, therefore, would not come to New York as early as usual, she would stay at least a month longer with her Uncle Brandon; and she was glad to do it, for the weather was perfectly lovely, and she could stay out-of-doors all day if she wanted to.

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

From this reading In this letter Miss March had written that as her father intended making a trip to Texas, and, therefore, would not come to New York as early as usual, she would stay at least a month longer with her Uncle Brandon; and she was glad to do it, for the weather was perfectly lovely, and she could stay out-of-doors all day if she wanted to.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading In this letter Miss March had written that as her father intended making a trip to Texas, and, therefore, would not come to New York as early as usual, she would stay at least a month longer with her Uncle Brandon; and she was glad to do it, for the weather was perfectly lovely, and she could stay out-of-doors all day if she wanted to.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading But, although the air was getting a little nipping in New York, he knew that it must still be balmy and enjoyable in Virginia.