Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading If you heed my warning It will save you much.--A. A. PROCTOR.

later than; following

From this reading His sister had become much engrossed with her painting, and saw likewise that in this matter of exercise it was better to let him go his own way, and he declared that this time of thought and reading was an immense help to him, restoring that balance of life which he seemed to himself to have lost in the whirl of duties at St. Matthew’s after Felix’s death.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading He could stand still and look out over the expanse of ripples, or wander on, as he pleased, watching the sea-gulls float along-- “As though life’s only call and care Were graceful motion.”

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

From this reading His sister had become much engrossed with her painting, and saw likewise that in this matter of exercise it was better to let him go his own way, and he declared that this time of thought and reading was an immense help to him, restoring that balance of life which he seemed to himself to have lost in the whirl of duties at St. Matthew’s after Felix’s death.

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

From this reading Clement Underwood was so much better as to be arrived at taking solitary rides and walks, these suiting him better than having companions, as he liked to go his own pace, and preferred silence.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Clement Underwood was so much better as to be arrived at taking solitary rides and walks, these suiting him better than having companions, as he liked to go his own pace, and preferred silence.

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

From this reading Clement Underwood was so much better as to be arrived at taking solitary rides and walks, these suiting him better than having companions, as he liked to go his own pace, and preferred silence.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Clement Underwood was so much better as to be arrived at taking solitary rides and walks, these suiting him better than having companions, as he liked to go his own pace, and preferred silence.

bring into balance or equilibrium

From this reading His sister had become much engrossed with her painting, and saw likewise that in this matter of exercise it was better to let him go his own way, and he declared that this time of thought and reading was an immense help to him, restoring that balance of life which he seemed to himself to have lost in the whirl of duties at St. Matthew’s after Felix’s death.

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

From this reading Clement Underwood was so much better as to be arrived at taking solitary rides and walks, these suiting him better than having companions, as he liked to go his own pace, and preferred silence.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading His sister had become much engrossed with her painting, and saw likewise that in this matter of exercise it was better to let him go his own way, and he declared that this time of thought and reading was an immense help to him, restoring that balance of life which he seemed to himself to have lost in the whirl of duties at St. Matthew’s after Felix’s death.

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

From this reading Clement Underwood was so much better as to be arrived at taking solitary rides and walks, these suiting him better than having companions, as he liked to go his own pace, and preferred silence.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He could stand still and look out over the expanse of ripples, or wander on, as he pleased, watching the sea-gulls float along-- “As though life’s only call and care Were graceful motion.”

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading He could stand still and look out over the expanse of ripples, or wander on, as he pleased, watching the sea-gulls float along-- “As though life’s only call and care Were graceful motion.”

(of weather or climate) physically mild

From this reading Clement Underwood was so much better as to be arrived at taking solitary rides and walks, these suiting him better than having companions, as he liked to go his own pace, and preferred silence.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Clement Underwood was so much better as to be arrived at taking solitary rides and walks, these suiting him better than having companions, as he liked to go his own pace, and preferred silence.

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

From this reading He could stand still and look out over the expanse of ripples, or wander on, as he pleased, watching the sea-gulls float along-- “As though life’s only call and care Were graceful motion.”

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading His sister had become much engrossed with her painting, and saw likewise that in this matter of exercise it was better to let him go his own way, and he declared that this time of thought and reading was an immense help to him, restoring that balance of life which he seemed to himself to have lost in the whirl of duties at St. Matthew’s after Felix’s death.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading His sister had become much engrossed with her painting, and saw likewise that in this matter of exercise it was better to let him go his own way, and he declared that this time of thought and reading was an immense help to him, restoring that balance of life which he seemed to himself to have lost in the whirl of duties at St. Matthew’s after Felix’s death.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading His sister had become much engrossed with her painting, and saw likewise that in this matter of exercise it was better to let him go his own way, and he declared that this time of thought and reading was an immense help to him, restoring that balance of life which he seemed to himself to have lost in the whirl of duties at St. Matthew’s after Felix’s death.

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading His sister had become much engrossed with her painting, and saw likewise that in this matter of exercise it was better to let him go his own way, and he declared that this time of thought and reading was an immense help to him, restoring that balance of life which he seemed to himself to have lost in the whirl of duties at St. Matthew’s after Felix’s death.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading His sister had become much engrossed with her painting, and saw likewise that in this matter of exercise it was better to let him go his own way, and he declared that this time of thought and reading was an immense help to him, restoring that balance of life which he seemed to himself to have lost in the whirl of duties at St. Matthew’s after Felix’s death.

a wide scope

From this reading He could stand still and look out over the expanse of ripples, or wander on, as he pleased, watching the sea-gulls float along-- “As though life’s only call and care Were graceful motion.”

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading The shore, with the fresh, monotonous plash of the waves, when the tide served, was his favourite resort.

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From this reading His sister had become much engrossed with her painting, and saw likewise that in this matter of exercise it was better to let him go his own way, and he declared that this time of thought and reading was an immense help to him, restoring that balance of life which he seemed to himself to have lost in the whirl of duties at St. Matthew’s after Felix’s death.

be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading He could stand still and look out over the expanse of ripples, or wander on, as he pleased, watching the sea-gulls float along-- “As though life’s only call and care Were graceful motion.”

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading The shore, with the fresh, monotonous plash of the waves, when the tide served, was his favourite resort.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Clement Underwood was so much better as to be arrived at taking solitary rides and walks, these suiting him better than having companions, as he liked to go his own pace, and preferred silence.

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading He could stand still and look out over the expanse of ripples, or wander on, as he pleased, watching the sea-gulls float along-- “As though life’s only call and care Were graceful motion.”

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

From this reading His sister had become much engrossed with her painting, and saw likewise that in this matter of exercise it was better to let him go his own way, and he declared that this time of thought and reading was an immense help to him, restoring that balance of life which he seemed to himself to have lost in the whirl of duties at St. Matthew’s after Felix’s death.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading His sister had become much engrossed with her painting, and saw likewise that in this matter of exercise it was better to let him go his own way, and he declared that this time of thought and reading was an immense help to him, restoring that balance of life which he seemed to himself to have lost in the whirl of duties at St. Matthew’s after Felix’s death.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Clement Underwood was so much better as to be arrived at taking solitary rides and walks, these suiting him better than having companions, as he liked to go his own pace, and preferred silence.

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

From this reading Clement Underwood was so much better as to be arrived at taking solitary rides and walks, these suiting him better than having companions, as he liked to go his own pace, and preferred silence.

paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)

From this reading If you heed my warning It will save you much.--A. A. PROCTOR.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading His sister had become much engrossed with her painting, and saw likewise that in this matter of exercise it was better to let him go his own way, and he declared that this time of thought and reading was an immense help to him, restoring that balance of life which he seemed to himself to have lost in the whirl of duties at St. Matthew’s after Felix’s death.

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

From this reading His sister had become much engrossed with her painting, and saw likewise that in this matter of exercise it was better to let him go his own way, and he declared that this time of thought and reading was an immense help to him, restoring that balance of life which he seemed to himself to have lost in the whirl of duties at St. Matthew’s after Felix’s death.

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

From this reading Clement Underwood was so much better as to be arrived at taking solitary rides and walks, these suiting him better than having companions, as he liked to go his own pace, and preferred silence.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading His sister had become much engrossed with her painting, and saw likewise that in this matter of exercise it was better to let him go his own way, and he declared that this time of thought and reading was an immense help to him, restoring that balance of life which he seemed to himself to have lost in the whirl of duties at St. Matthew’s after Felix’s death.

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

From this reading Clement Underwood was so much better as to be arrived at taking solitary rides and walks, these suiting him better than having companions, as he liked to go his own pace, and preferred silence.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If you heed my warning It will save you much.--A. A. PROCTOR.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading His sister had become much engrossed with her painting, and saw likewise that in this matter of exercise it was better to let him go his own way, and he declared that this time of thought and reading was an immense help to him, restoring that balance of life which he seemed to himself to have lost in the whirl of duties at St. Matthew’s after Felix’s death.

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

From this reading His sister had become much engrossed with her painting, and saw likewise that in this matter of exercise it was better to let him go his own way, and he declared that this time of thought and reading was an immense help to him, restoring that balance of life which he seemed to himself to have lost in the whirl of duties at St. Matthew’s after Felix’s death.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If you heed my warning It will save you much.--A. A. PROCTOR.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading His sister had become much engrossed with her painting, and saw likewise that in this matter of exercise it was better to let him go his own way, and he declared that this time of thought and reading was an immense help to him, restoring that balance of life which he seemed to himself to have lost in the whirl of duties at St. Matthew’s after Felix’s death.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading His sister had become much engrossed with her painting, and saw likewise that in this matter of exercise it was better to let him go his own way, and he declared that this time of thought and reading was an immense help to him, restoring that balance of life which he seemed to himself to have lost in the whirl of duties at St. Matthew’s after Felix’s death.

possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He could stand still and look out over the expanse of ripples, or wander on, as he pleased, watching the sea-gulls float along-- “As though life’s only call and care Were graceful motion.”

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading Clement Underwood was so much better as to be arrived at taking solitary rides and walks, these suiting him better than having companions, as he liked to go his own pace, and preferred silence.

in like or similar manner

From this reading His sister had become much engrossed with her painting, and saw likewise that in this matter of exercise it was better to let him go his own way, and he declared that this time of thought and reading was an immense help to him, restoring that balance of life which he seemed to himself to have lost in the whirl of duties at St. Matthew’s after Felix’s death.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He could stand still and look out over the expanse of ripples, or wander on, as he pleased, watching the sea-gulls float along-- “As though life’s only call and care Were graceful motion.”

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading His sister had become much engrossed with her painting, and saw likewise that in this matter of exercise it was better to let him go his own way, and he declared that this time of thought and reading was an immense help to him, restoring that balance of life which he seemed to himself to have lost in the whirl of duties at St. Matthew’s after Felix’s death.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading His sister had become much engrossed with her painting, and saw likewise that in this matter of exercise it was better to let him go his own way, and he declared that this time of thought and reading was an immense help to him, restoring that balance of life which he seemed to himself to have lost in the whirl of duties at St. Matthew’s after Felix’s death.

possessive form of “matthew” — (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel

From this reading His sister had become much engrossed with her painting, and saw likewise that in this matter of exercise it was better to let him go his own way, and he declared that this time of thought and reading was an immense help to him, restoring that balance of life which he seemed to himself to have lost in the whirl of duties at St. Matthew’s after Felix’s death.

tediously repetitious or lacking in variety

From this reading The shore, with the fresh, monotonous plash of the waves, when the tide served, was his favourite resort.

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading He could stand still and look out over the expanse of ripples, or wander on, as he pleased, watching the sea-gulls float along-- “As though life’s only call and care Were graceful motion.”

to a great degree or extent

From this reading If you heed my warning It will save you much.--A. A. PROCTOR.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading If you heed my warning It will save you much.--A. A. PROCTOR.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His sister had become much engrossed with her painting, and saw likewise that in this matter of exercise it was better to let him go his own way, and he declared that this time of thought and reading was an immense help to him, restoring that balance of life which he seemed to himself to have lost in the whirl of duties at St. Matthew’s after Felix’s death.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He could stand still and look out over the expanse of ripples, or wander on, as he pleased, watching the sea-gulls float along-- “As though life’s only call and care Were graceful motion.”

and nothing more

From this reading He could stand still and look out over the expanse of ripples, or wander on, as he pleased, watching the sea-gulls float along-- “As though life’s only call and care Were graceful motion.”

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He could stand still and look out over the expanse of ripples, or wander on, as he pleased, watching the sea-gulls float along-- “As though life’s only call and care Were graceful motion.”

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He could stand still and look out over the expanse of ripples, or wander on, as he pleased, watching the sea-gulls float along-- “As though life’s only call and care Were graceful motion.”

above and across; more than

From this reading He could stand still and look out over the expanse of ripples, or wander on, as he pleased, watching the sea-gulls float along-- “As though life’s only call and care Were graceful motion.”

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Clement Underwood was so much better as to be arrived at taking solitary rides and walks, these suiting him better than having companions, as he liked to go his own pace, and preferred silence.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading Clement Underwood was so much better as to be arrived at taking solitary rides and walks, these suiting him better than having companions, as he liked to go his own pace, and preferred silence.

graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface

From this reading His sister had become much engrossed with her painting, and saw likewise that in this matter of exercise it was better to let him go his own way, and he declared that this time of thought and reading was an immense help to him, restoring that balance of life which he seemed to himself to have lost in the whirl of duties at St. Matthew’s after Felix’s death.

interlace the shoots of

From this reading The shore, with the fresh, monotonous plash of the waves, when the tide served, was his favourite resort.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading He could stand still and look out over the expanse of ripples, or wander on, as he pleased, watching the sea-gulls float along-- “As though life’s only call and care Were graceful motion.”

more desirable than another

From this reading Clement Underwood was so much better as to be arrived at taking solitary rides and walks, these suiting him better than having companions, as he liked to go his own pace, and preferred silence.

someone who supervises (an examination)

From this reading If you heed my warning It will save you much.--A. A. PROCTOR.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading His sister had become much engrossed with her painting, and saw likewise that in this matter of exercise it was better to let him go his own way, and he declared that this time of thought and reading was an immense help to him, restoring that balance of life which he seemed to himself to have lost in the whirl of duties at St. Matthew’s after Felix’s death.

a hotel located in a resort area

From this reading The shore, with the fresh, monotonous plash of the waves, when the tide served, was his favourite resort.

-ing form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading His sister had become much engrossed with her painting, and saw likewise that in this matter of exercise it was better to let him go his own way, and he declared that this time of thought and reading was an immense help to him, restoring that balance of life which he seemed to himself to have lost in the whirl of duties at St. Matthew’s after Felix’s death.

plural of “ride” — a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)

From this reading Clement Underwood was so much better as to be arrived at taking solitary rides and walks, these suiting him better than having companions, as he liked to go his own pace, and preferred silence.

plural of “ripple” — a small wave on the surface of a liquid

From this reading He could stand still and look out over the expanse of ripples, or wander on, as he pleased, watching the sea-gulls float along-- “As though life’s only call and care Were graceful motion.”

except for; apart from

From this reading If you heed my warning It will save you much.--A. A. PROCTOR.

cut with a saw

From this reading His sister had become much engrossed with her painting, and saw likewise that in this matter of exercise it was better to let him go his own way, and he declared that this time of thought and reading was an immense help to him, restoring that balance of life which he seemed to himself to have lost in the whirl of duties at St. Matthew’s after Felix’s death.

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From this reading He could stand still and look out over the expanse of ripples, or wander on, as he pleased, watching the sea-gulls float along-- “As though life’s only call and care Were graceful motion.”

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading His sister had become much engrossed with her painting, and saw likewise that in this matter of exercise it was better to let him go his own way, and he declared that this time of thought and reading was an immense help to him, restoring that balance of life which he seemed to himself to have lost in the whirl of duties at St. Matthew’s after Felix’s death.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading The shore, with the fresh, monotonous plash of the waves, when the tide served, was his favourite resort.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading The shore, with the fresh, monotonous plash of the waves, when the tide served, was his favourite resort.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading Clement Underwood was so much better as to be arrived at taking solitary rides and walks, these suiting him better than having companions, as he liked to go his own pace, and preferred silence.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading His sister had become much engrossed with her painting, and saw likewise that in this matter of exercise it was better to let him go his own way, and he declared that this time of thought and reading was an immense help to him, restoring that balance of life which he seemed to himself to have lost in the whirl of duties at St. Matthew’s after Felix’s death.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Clement Underwood was so much better as to be arrived at taking solitary rides and walks, these suiting him better than having companions, as he liked to go his own pace, and preferred silence.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading Clement Underwood was so much better as to be arrived at taking solitary rides and walks, these suiting him better than having companions, as he liked to go his own pace, and preferred silence.

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

From this reading His sister had become much engrossed with her painting, and saw likewise that in this matter of exercise it was better to let him go his own way, and he declared that this time of thought and reading was an immense help to him, restoring that balance of life which he seemed to himself to have lost in the whirl of duties at St. Matthew’s after Felix’s death.

be standing; be upright

From this reading He could stand still and look out over the expanse of ripples, or wander on, as he pleased, watching the sea-gulls float along-- “As though life’s only call and care Were graceful motion.”

not in physical motion

From this reading He could stand still and look out over the expanse of ripples, or wander on, as he pleased, watching the sea-gulls float along-- “As though life’s only call and care Were graceful motion.”

a fabric used for suits

From this reading Clement Underwood was so much better as to be arrived at taking solitary rides and walks, these suiting him better than having companions, as he liked to go his own pace, and preferred silence.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Clement Underwood was so much better as to be arrived at taking solitary rides and walks, these suiting him better than having companions, as he liked to go his own pace, and preferred silence.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Clement Underwood was so much better as to be arrived at taking solitary rides and walks, these suiting him better than having companions, as he liked to go his own pace, and preferred silence.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His sister had become much engrossed with her painting, and saw likewise that in this matter of exercise it was better to let him go his own way, and he declared that this time of thought and reading was an immense help to him, restoring that balance of life which he seemed to himself to have lost in the whirl of duties at St. Matthew’s after Felix’s death.

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

From this reading His sister had become much engrossed with her painting, and saw likewise that in this matter of exercise it was better to let him go his own way, and he declared that this time of thought and reading was an immense help to him, restoring that balance of life which he seemed to himself to have lost in the whirl of duties at St. Matthew’s after Felix’s death.

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

From this reading Clement Underwood was so much better as to be arrived at taking solitary rides and walks, these suiting him better than having companions, as he liked to go his own pace, and preferred silence.

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

From this reading His sister had become much engrossed with her painting, and saw likewise that in this matter of exercise it was better to let him go his own way, and he declared that this time of thought and reading was an immense help to him, restoring that balance of life which he seemed to himself to have lost in the whirl of duties at St. Matthew’s after Felix’s death.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He could stand still and look out over the expanse of ripples, or wander on, as he pleased, watching the sea-gulls float along-- “As though life’s only call and care Were graceful motion.”

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

From this reading His sister had become much engrossed with her painting, and saw likewise that in this matter of exercise it was better to let him go his own way, and he declared that this time of thought and reading was an immense help to him, restoring that balance of life which he seemed to himself to have lost in the whirl of duties at St. Matthew’s after Felix’s death.

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading The shore, with the fresh, monotonous plash of the waves, when the tide served, was his favourite resort.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading His sister had become much engrossed with her painting, and saw likewise that in this matter of exercise it was better to let him go his own way, and he declared that this time of thought and reading was an immense help to him, restoring that balance of life which he seemed to himself to have lost in the whirl of duties at St. Matthew’s after Felix’s death.

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

From this reading Clement Underwood was so much better as to be arrived at taking solitary rides and walks, these suiting him better than having companions, as he liked to go his own pace, and preferred silence.

the brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.) growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest

From this reading Clement Underwood was so much better as to be arrived at taking solitary rides and walks, these suiting him better than having companions, as he liked to go his own pace, and preferred silence.

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

From this reading Clement Underwood was so much better as to be arrived at taking solitary rides and walks, these suiting him better than having companions, as he liked to go his own pace, and preferred silence.

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading He could stand still and look out over the expanse of ripples, or wander on, as he pleased, watching the sea-gulls float along-- “As though life’s only call and care Were graceful motion.”

a message informing of danger

From this reading If you heed my warning It will save you much.--A. A. PROCTOR.

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

From this reading Clement Underwood was so much better as to be arrived at taking solitary rides and walks, these suiting him better than having companions, as he liked to go his own pace, and preferred silence.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading He could stand still and look out over the expanse of ripples, or wander on, as he pleased, watching the sea-gulls float along-- “As though life’s only call and care Were graceful motion.”

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading The shore, with the fresh, monotonous plash of the waves, when the tide served, was his favourite resort.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading His sister had become much engrossed with her painting, and saw likewise that in this matter of exercise it was better to let him go his own way, and he declared that this time of thought and reading was an immense help to him, restoring that balance of life which he seemed to himself to have lost in the whirl of duties at St. Matthew’s after Felix’s death.

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

From this reading He could stand still and look out over the expanse of ripples, or wander on, as he pleased, watching the sea-gulls float along-- “As though life’s only call and care Were graceful motion.”

at the time that

From this reading The shore, with the fresh, monotonous plash of the waves, when the tide served, was his favourite resort.

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

From this reading His sister had become much engrossed with her painting, and saw likewise that in this matter of exercise it was better to let him go his own way, and he declared that this time of thought and reading was an immense help to him, restoring that balance of life which he seemed to himself to have lost in the whirl of duties at St. Matthew’s after Felix’s death.

turn in a twisting or spinning motion

From this reading His sister had become much engrossed with her painting, and saw likewise that in this matter of exercise it was better to let him go his own way, and he declared that this time of thought and reading was an immense help to him, restoring that balance of life which he seemed to himself to have lost in the whirl of duties at St. Matthew’s after Felix’s death.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading If you heed my warning It will save you much.--A. A. PROCTOR.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His sister had become much engrossed with her painting, and saw likewise that in this matter of exercise it was better to let him go his own way, and he declared that this time of thought and reading was an immense help to him, restoring that balance of life which he seemed to himself to have lost in the whirl of duties at St. Matthew’s after Felix’s death.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading If you heed my warning It will save you much.--A. A. PROCTOR.