Chapter X

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

From this reading When they were again on the veranda, Griswold lingered for a moment with no valid excuse for delay beyond the loveliness of the night and his keen delight in Barbara's voice and her occasional low laughter, which was so pleasant to hear that he held their talk to a light key, that he might evoke it the more.

anew

From this reading When they were again on the veranda, Griswold lingered for a moment with no valid excuse for delay beyond the loveliness of the night and his keen delight in Barbara's voice and her occasional low laughter, which was so pleasant to hear that he held their talk to a light key, that he might evoke it the more.

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

From this reading PROFESSOR GRISWOLD TAKES THE FIELD Barbara and Griswold stopped at the telegraph office on their way back to the executive mansion, and were met with news that the sheriff of Mingo had refused to receive Griswold's message.

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From this reading It's just as well for Appleweight and his friends, high and low, to show their hands."

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

From this reading "His private lines of communication with the capital are doubtless well established," said Griswold, "and Bosworth probably warned him, but it isn't of great importance.

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

From this reading It's just as well for Appleweight and his friends, high and low, to show their hands."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading PROFESSOR GRISWOLD TAKES THE FIELD Barbara and Griswold stopped at the telegraph office on their way back to the executive mansion, and were met with news that the sheriff of Mingo had refused to receive Griswold's message.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading PROFESSOR GRISWOLD TAKES THE FIELD Barbara and Griswold stopped at the telegraph office on their way back to the executive mansion, and were met with news that the sheriff of Mingo had refused to receive Griswold's message.

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

From this reading PROFESSOR GRISWOLD TAKES THE FIELD Barbara and Griswold stopped at the telegraph office on their way back to the executive mansion, and were met with news that the sheriff of Mingo had refused to receive Griswold's message.

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

From this reading When they were again on the veranda, Griswold lingered for a moment with no valid excuse for delay beyond the loveliness of the night and his keen delight in Barbara's voice and her occasional low laughter, which was so pleasant to hear that he held their talk to a light key, that he might evoke it the more.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Professor Griswold's last flirtation was now so remote that he would have been hard put to say whether the long-departed goddess' name had been Evelyn or Laura.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading When they were again on the veranda, Griswold lingered for a moment with no valid excuse for delay beyond the loveliness of the night and his keen delight in Barbara's voice and her occasional low laughter, which was so pleasant to hear that he held their talk to a light key, that he might evoke it the more.

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From this reading "His private lines of communication with the capital are doubtless well established," said Griswold, "and Bosworth probably warned him, but it isn't of great importance.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "His private lines of communication with the capital are doubtless well established," said Griswold, "and Bosworth probably warned him, but it isn't of great importance.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading "His private lines of communication with the capital are doubtless well established," said Griswold, "and Bosworth probably warned him, but it isn't of great importance.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading "His private lines of communication with the capital are doubtless well established," said Griswold, "and Bosworth probably warned him, but it isn't of great importance.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading When they were again on the veranda, Griswold lingered for a moment with no valid excuse for delay beyond the loveliness of the night and his keen delight in Barbara's voice and her occasional low laughter, which was so pleasant to hear that he held their talk to a light key, that he might evoke it the more.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading When they were again on the veranda, Griswold lingered for a moment with no valid excuse for delay beyond the loveliness of the night and his keen delight in Barbara's voice and her occasional low laughter, which was so pleasant to hear that he held their talk to a light key, that he might evoke it the more.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading "His private lines of communication with the capital are doubtless well established," said Griswold, "and Bosworth probably warned him, but it isn't of great importance.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading "His private lines of communication with the capital are doubtless well established," said Griswold, "and Bosworth probably warned him, but it isn't of great importance.

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From this reading Professor Griswold's last flirtation was now so remote that he would have been hard put to say whether the long-departed goddess' name had been Evelyn or Laura.

call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

From this reading When they were again on the veranda, Griswold lingered for a moment with no valid excuse for delay beyond the loveliness of the night and his keen delight in Barbara's voice and her occasional low laughter, which was so pleasant to hear that he held their talk to a light key, that he might evoke it the more.

accept an excuse for

From this reading When they were again on the veranda, Griswold lingered for a moment with no valid excuse for delay beyond the loveliness of the night and his keen delight in Barbara's voice and her occasional low laughter, which was so pleasant to hear that he held their talk to a light key, that he might evoke it the more.

a person responsible for the administration of a business

From this reading PROFESSOR GRISWOLD TAKES THE FIELD Barbara and Griswold stopped at the telegraph office on their way back to the executive mansion, and were met with news that the sheriff of Mingo had refused to receive Griswold's message.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading PROFESSOR GRISWOLD TAKES THE FIELD Barbara and Griswold stopped at the telegraph office on their way back to the executive mansion, and were met with news that the sheriff of Mingo had refused to receive Griswold's message.

playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest

From this reading Professor Griswold's last flirtation was now so remote that he would have been hard put to say whether the long-departed goddess' name had been Evelyn or Laura.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It's just as well for Appleweight and his friends, high and low, to show their hands."

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading It's just as well for Appleweight and his friends, high and low, to show their hands."

a female deity

From this reading Professor Griswold's last flirtation was now so remote that he would have been hard put to say whether the long-departed goddess' name had been Evelyn or Laura.

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

From this reading "His private lines of communication with the capital are doubtless well established," said Griswold, "and Bosworth probably warned him, but it isn't of great importance.

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

From this reading PROFESSOR GRISWOLD TAKES THE FIELD Barbara and Griswold stopped at the telegraph office on their way back to the executive mansion, and were met with news that the sheriff of Mingo had refused to receive Griswold's message.

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

From this reading PROFESSOR GRISWOLD TAKES THE FIELD Barbara and Griswold stopped at the telegraph office on their way back to the executive mansion, and were met with news that the sheriff of Mingo had refused to receive Griswold's message.

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

From this reading PROFESSOR GRISWOLD TAKES THE FIELD Barbara and Griswold stopped at the telegraph office on their way back to the executive mansion, and were met with news that the sheriff of Mingo had refused to receive Griswold's message.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading It's just as well for Appleweight and his friends, high and low, to show their hands."

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Professor Griswold's last flirtation was now so remote that he would have been hard put to say whether the long-departed goddess' name had been Evelyn or Laura.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Professor Griswold's last flirtation was now so remote that he would have been hard put to say whether the long-departed goddess' name had been Evelyn or Laura.

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

From this reading When they were again on the veranda, Griswold lingered for a moment with no valid excuse for delay beyond the loveliness of the night and his keen delight in Barbara's voice and her occasional low laughter, which was so pleasant to hear that he held their talk to a light key, that he might evoke it the more.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading When they were again on the veranda, Griswold lingered for a moment with no valid excuse for delay beyond the loveliness of the night and his keen delight in Barbara's voice and her occasional low laughter, which was so pleasant to hear that he held their talk to a light key, that he might evoke it the more.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading When they were again on the veranda, Griswold lingered for a moment with no valid excuse for delay beyond the loveliness of the night and his keen delight in Barbara's voice and her occasional low laughter, which was so pleasant to hear that he held their talk to a light key, that he might evoke it the more.

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

From this reading When they were again on the veranda, Griswold lingered for a moment with no valid excuse for delay beyond the loveliness of the night and his keen delight in Barbara's voice and her occasional low laughter, which was so pleasant to hear that he held their talk to a light key, that he might evoke it the more.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading It's just as well for Appleweight and his friends, high and low, to show their hands."

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

From this reading "His private lines of communication with the capital are doubtless well established," said Griswold, "and Bosworth probably warned him, but it isn't of great importance.

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

From this reading "His private lines of communication with the capital are doubtless well established," said Griswold, "and Bosworth probably warned him, but it isn't of great importance.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading "His private lines of communication with the capital are doubtless well established," said Griswold, "and Bosworth probably warned him, but it isn't of great importance.

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

From this reading When they were again on the veranda, Griswold lingered for a moment with no valid excuse for delay beyond the loveliness of the night and his keen delight in Barbara's voice and her occasional low laughter, which was so pleasant to hear that he held their talk to a light key, that he might evoke it the more.

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

From this reading "His private lines of communication with the capital are doubtless well established," said Griswold, "and Bosworth probably warned him, but it isn't of great importance.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "His private lines of communication with the capital are doubtless well established," said Griswold, "and Bosworth probably warned him, but it isn't of great importance.

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

From this reading It's just as well for Appleweight and his friends, high and low, to show their hands."

and nothing more

From this reading It's just as well for Appleweight and his friends, high and low, to show their hands."

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading When they were again on the veranda, Griswold lingered for a moment with no valid excuse for delay beyond the loveliness of the night and his keen delight in Barbara's voice and her occasional low laughter, which was so pleasant to hear that he held their talk to a light key, that he might evoke it the more.

metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading When they were again on the veranda, Griswold lingered for a moment with no valid excuse for delay beyond the loveliness of the night and his keen delight in Barbara's voice and her occasional low laughter, which was so pleasant to hear that he held their talk to a light key, that he might evoke it the more.

immediately past

From this reading Professor Griswold's last flirtation was now so remote that he would have been hard put to say whether the long-departed goddess' name had been Evelyn or Laura.

the sound of laughing

From this reading When they were again on the veranda, Griswold lingered for a moment with no valid excuse for delay beyond the loveliness of the night and his keen delight in Barbara's voice and her occasional low laughter, which was so pleasant to hear that he held their talk to a light key, that he might evoke it the more.

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From this reading Professor Griswold's last flirtation was now so remote that he would have been hard put to say whether the long-departed goddess' name had been Evelyn or Laura.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading When they were again on the veranda, Griswold lingered for a moment with no valid excuse for delay beyond the loveliness of the night and his keen delight in Barbara's voice and her occasional low laughter, which was so pleasant to hear that he held their talk to a light key, that he might evoke it the more.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading "His private lines of communication with the capital are doubtless well established," said Griswold, "and Bosworth probably warned him, but it isn't of great importance.

past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading When they were again on the veranda, Griswold lingered for a moment with no valid excuse for delay beyond the loveliness of the night and his keen delight in Barbara's voice and her occasional low laughter, which was so pleasant to hear that he held their talk to a light key, that he might evoke it the more.

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

From this reading Professor Griswold's last flirtation was now so remote that he would have been hard put to say whether the long-departed goddess' name had been Evelyn or Laura.

the quality of being good looking and attractive

From this reading When they were again on the veranda, Griswold lingered for a moment with no valid excuse for delay beyond the loveliness of the night and his keen delight in Barbara's voice and her occasional low laughter, which was so pleasant to hear that he held their talk to a light key, that he might evoke it the more.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading It's just as well for Appleweight and his friends, high and low, to show their hands."

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading PROFESSOR GRISWOLD TAKES THE FIELD Barbara and Griswold stopped at the telegraph office on their way back to the executive mansion, and were met with news that the sheriff of Mingo had refused to receive Griswold's message.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading PROFESSOR GRISWOLD TAKES THE FIELD Barbara and Griswold stopped at the telegraph office on their way back to the executive mansion, and were met with news that the sheriff of Mingo had refused to receive Griswold's message.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading PROFESSOR GRISWOLD TAKES THE FIELD Barbara and Griswold stopped at the telegraph office on their way back to the executive mansion, and were met with news that the sheriff of Mingo had refused to receive Griswold's message.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading When they were again on the veranda, Griswold lingered for a moment with no valid excuse for delay beyond the loveliness of the night and his keen delight in Barbara's voice and her occasional low laughter, which was so pleasant to hear that he held their talk to a light key, that he might evoke it the more.

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

From this reading PROFESSOR GRISWOLD TAKES THE FIELD Barbara and Griswold stopped at the telegraph office on their way back to the executive mansion, and were met with news that the sheriff of Mingo had refused to receive Griswold's message.

a particular point in time

From this reading When they were again on the veranda, Griswold lingered for a moment with no valid excuse for delay beyond the loveliness of the night and his keen delight in Barbara's voice and her occasional low laughter, which was so pleasant to hear that he held their talk to a light key, that he might evoke it the more.

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

From this reading When they were again on the veranda, Griswold lingered for a moment with no valid excuse for delay beyond the loveliness of the night and his keen delight in Barbara's voice and her occasional low laughter, which was so pleasant to hear that he held their talk to a light key, that he might evoke it the more.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Professor Griswold's last flirtation was now so remote that he would have been hard put to say whether the long-departed goddess' name had been Evelyn or Laura.

information about recent and important events

From this reading PROFESSOR GRISWOLD TAKES THE FIELD Barbara and Griswold stopped at the telegraph office on their way back to the executive mansion, and were met with news that the sheriff of Mingo had refused to receive Griswold's message.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading When they were again on the veranda, Griswold lingered for a moment with no valid excuse for delay beyond the loveliness of the night and his keen delight in Barbara's voice and her occasional low laughter, which was so pleasant to hear that he held their talk to a light key, that he might evoke it the more.

not any; not one

From this reading When they were again on the veranda, Griswold lingered for a moment with no valid excuse for delay beyond the loveliness of the night and his keen delight in Barbara's voice and her occasional low laughter, which was so pleasant to hear that he held their talk to a light key, that he might evoke it the more.

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

From this reading Professor Griswold's last flirtation was now so remote that he would have been hard put to say whether the long-departed goddess' name had been Evelyn or Laura.

occurring from time to time

From this reading When they were again on the veranda, Griswold lingered for a moment with no valid excuse for delay beyond the loveliness of the night and his keen delight in Barbara's voice and her occasional low laughter, which was so pleasant to hear that he held their talk to a light key, that he might evoke it the more.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PROFESSOR GRISWOLD TAKES THE FIELD Barbara and Griswold stopped at the telegraph office on their way back to the executive mansion, and were met with news that the sheriff of Mingo had refused to receive Griswold's message.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading PROFESSOR GRISWOLD TAKES THE FIELD Barbara and Griswold stopped at the telegraph office on their way back to the executive mansion, and were met with news that the sheriff of Mingo had refused to receive Griswold's message.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading PROFESSOR GRISWOLD TAKES THE FIELD Barbara and Griswold stopped at the telegraph office on their way back to the executive mansion, and were met with news that the sheriff of Mingo had refused to receive Griswold's message.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Professor Griswold's last flirtation was now so remote that he would have been hard put to say whether the long-departed goddess' name had been Evelyn or Laura.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading When they were again on the veranda, Griswold lingered for a moment with no valid excuse for delay beyond the loveliness of the night and his keen delight in Barbara's voice and her occasional low laughter, which was so pleasant to hear that he held their talk to a light key, that he might evoke it the more.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading "His private lines of communication with the capital are doubtless well established," said Griswold, "and Bosworth probably warned him, but it isn't of great importance.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading "His private lines of communication with the capital are doubtless well established," said Griswold, "and Bosworth probably warned him, but it isn't of great importance.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading PROFESSOR GRISWOLD TAKES THE FIELD Barbara and Griswold stopped at the telegraph office on their way back to the executive mansion, and were met with news that the sheriff of Mingo had refused to receive Griswold's message.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Professor Griswold's last flirtation was now so remote that he would have been hard put to say whether the long-departed goddess' name had been Evelyn or Laura.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading PROFESSOR GRISWOLD TAKES THE FIELD Barbara and Griswold stopped at the telegraph office on their way back to the executive mansion, and were met with news that the sheriff of Mingo had refused to receive Griswold's message.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading PROFESSOR GRISWOLD TAKES THE FIELD Barbara and Griswold stopped at the telegraph office on their way back to the executive mansion, and were met with news that the sheriff of Mingo had refused to receive Griswold's message.

located far away spatially

From this reading Professor Griswold's last flirtation was now so remote that he would have been hard put to say whether the long-departed goddess' name had been Evelyn or Laura.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "His private lines of communication with the capital are doubtless well established," said Griswold, "and Bosworth probably warned him, but it isn't of great importance.

express in words

From this reading Professor Griswold's last flirtation was now so remote that he would have been hard put to say whether the long-departed goddess' name had been Evelyn or Laura.

the principal law-enforcement officer in a county

From this reading PROFESSOR GRISWOLD TAKES THE FIELD Barbara and Griswold stopped at the telegraph office on their way back to the executive mansion, and were met with news that the sheriff of Mingo had refused to receive Griswold's message.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading It's just as well for Appleweight and his friends, high and low, to show their hands."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading When they were again on the veranda, Griswold lingered for a moment with no valid excuse for delay beyond the loveliness of the night and his keen delight in Barbara's voice and her occasional low laughter, which was so pleasant to hear that he held their talk to a light key, that he might evoke it the more.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading PROFESSOR GRISWOLD TAKES THE FIELD Barbara and Griswold stopped at the telegraph office on their way back to the executive mansion, and were met with news that the sheriff of Mingo had refused to receive Griswold's message.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading PROFESSOR GRISWOLD TAKES THE FIELD Barbara and Griswold stopped at the telegraph office on their way back to the executive mansion, and were met with news that the sheriff of Mingo had refused to receive Griswold's message.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading When they were again on the veranda, Griswold lingered for a moment with no valid excuse for delay beyond the loveliness of the night and his keen delight in Barbara's voice and her occasional low laughter, which was so pleasant to hear that he held their talk to a light key, that he might evoke it the more.

apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)

From this reading PROFESSOR GRISWOLD TAKES THE FIELD Barbara and Griswold stopped at the telegraph office on their way back to the executive mansion, and were met with news that the sheriff of Mingo had refused to receive Griswold's message.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading PROFESSOR GRISWOLD TAKES THE FIELD Barbara and Griswold stopped at the telegraph office on their way back to the executive mansion, and were met with news that the sheriff of Mingo had refused to receive Griswold's message.

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

From this reading PROFESSOR GRISWOLD TAKES THE FIELD Barbara and Griswold stopped at the telegraph office on their way back to the executive mansion, and were met with news that the sheriff of Mingo had refused to receive Griswold's message.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading PROFESSOR GRISWOLD TAKES THE FIELD Barbara and Griswold stopped at the telegraph office on their way back to the executive mansion, and were met with news that the sheriff of Mingo had refused to receive Griswold's message.

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

From this reading When they were again on the veranda, Griswold lingered for a moment with no valid excuse for delay beyond the loveliness of the night and his keen delight in Barbara's voice and her occasional low laughter, which was so pleasant to hear that he held their talk to a light key, that he might evoke it the more.

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

From this reading PROFESSOR GRISWOLD TAKES THE FIELD Barbara and Griswold stopped at the telegraph office on their way back to the executive mansion, and were met with news that the sheriff of Mingo had refused to receive Griswold's message.

well grounded in logic or truth or having legal force

From this reading When they were again on the veranda, Griswold lingered for a moment with no valid excuse for delay beyond the loveliness of the night and his keen delight in Barbara's voice and her occasional low laughter, which was so pleasant to hear that he held their talk to a light key, that he might evoke it the more.

a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)

From this reading When they were again on the veranda, Griswold lingered for a moment with no valid excuse for delay beyond the loveliness of the night and his keen delight in Barbara's voice and her occasional low laughter, which was so pleasant to hear that he held their talk to a light key, that he might evoke it the more.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading When they were again on the veranda, Griswold lingered for a moment with no valid excuse for delay beyond the loveliness of the night and his keen delight in Barbara's voice and her occasional low laughter, which was so pleasant to hear that he held their talk to a light key, that he might evoke it the more.

past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading "His private lines of communication with the capital are doubtless well established," said Griswold, "and Bosworth probably warned him, but it isn't of great importance.

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

From this reading When they were again on the veranda, Griswold lingered for a moment with no valid excuse for delay beyond the loveliness of the night and his keen delight in Barbara's voice and her occasional low laughter, which was so pleasant to hear that he held their talk to a light key, that he might evoke it the more.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading PROFESSOR GRISWOLD TAKES THE FIELD Barbara and Griswold stopped at the telegraph office on their way back to the executive mansion, and were met with news that the sheriff of Mingo had refused to receive Griswold's message.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "His private lines of communication with the capital are doubtless well established," said Griswold, "and Bosworth probably warned him, but it isn't of great importance.

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

From this reading PROFESSOR GRISWOLD TAKES THE FIELD Barbara and Griswold stopped at the telegraph office on their way back to the executive mansion, and were met with news that the sheriff of Mingo had refused to receive Griswold's message.

at the time that

From this reading When they were again on the veranda, Griswold lingered for a moment with no valid excuse for delay beyond the loveliness of the night and his keen delight in Barbara's voice and her occasional low laughter, which was so pleasant to hear that he held their talk to a light key, that he might evoke it the more.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Professor Griswold's last flirtation was now so remote that he would have been hard put to say whether the long-departed goddess' name had been Evelyn or Laura.

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

From this reading When they were again on the veranda, Griswold lingered for a moment with no valid excuse for delay beyond the loveliness of the night and his keen delight in Barbara's voice and her occasional low laughter, which was so pleasant to hear that he held their talk to a light key, that he might evoke it the more.

in the company of; together with

From this reading PROFESSOR GRISWOLD TAKES THE FIELD Barbara and Griswold stopped at the telegraph office on their way back to the executive mansion, and were met with news that the sheriff of Mingo had refused to receive Griswold's message.

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

From this reading Professor Griswold's last flirtation was now so remote that he would have been hard put to say whether the long-departed goddess' name had been Evelyn or Laura.