Chapter XIII

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

From this reading If Allan's sudden departure and unexplained absence excited some curiosity in the minds of his family, his return excited it afresh when he declined to make any explanation until he had held an interview with his cousin, Olive Raymond, who, for a time, secluded herself in her own room on the usual feminine plea of having a headache.

the state of being absent

From this reading If Allan's sudden departure and unexplained absence excited some curiosity in the minds of his family, his return excited it afresh when he declined to make any explanation until he had held an interview with his cousin, Olive Raymond, who, for a time, secluded herself in her own room on the usual feminine plea of having a headache.

again but in a new or different way

From this reading If Allan's sudden departure and unexplained absence excited some curiosity in the minds of his family, his return excited it afresh when he declined to make any explanation until he had held an interview with his cousin, Olive Raymond, who, for a time, secluded herself in her own room on the usual feminine plea of having a headache.

(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 I wish you well over all this.'

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From this reading ALLAN PROVES MYSTERIOUS.

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From this reading If Allan's sudden departure and unexplained absence excited some curiosity in the minds of his family, his return excited it afresh when he declined to make any explanation until he had held an interview with his cousin, Olive Raymond, who, for a time, secluded herself in her own room on the usual feminine plea of having a headache.

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

From this reading If Allan's sudden departure and unexplained absence excited some curiosity in the minds of his family, his return excited it afresh when he declined to make any explanation until he had held an interview with his cousin, Olive Raymond, who, for a time, secluded herself in her own room on the usual feminine plea of having a headache.

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

From this reading If Allan's sudden departure and unexplained absence excited some curiosity in the minds of his family, his return excited it afresh when he declined to make any explanation until he had held an interview with his cousin, Olive Raymond, who, for a time, secluded herself in her own room on the usual feminine plea of having a headache.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading If Allan's sudden departure and unexplained absence excited some curiosity in the minds of his family, his return excited it afresh when he declined to make any explanation until he had held an interview with his cousin, Olive Raymond, who, for a time, secluded herself in her own room on the usual feminine plea of having a headache.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading Sir Paget had left Dundargue pending the final arrangements, as he thought; thus the cloud and the dread were hanging over her still.

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

From this reading Sir Paget had left Dundargue pending the final arrangements, as he thought; thus the cloud and the dread were hanging over her still.

give a benediction to

From this reading Eveline, who had so longed for his return, now with tears told him of her father's frequently expressed wish--nay, command, and Sir Paget's forthcoming proposal; but, full of his own miseries, he could only caress her and say, 'God bless you, little one.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Eveline, who had so longed for his return, now with tears told him of her father's frequently expressed wish--nay, command, and Sir Paget's forthcoming proposal; but, full of his own miseries, he could only caress her and say, 'God bless you, little one.

a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)

From this reading Eveline, who had so longed for his return, now with tears told him of her father's frequently expressed wish--nay, command, and Sir Paget's forthcoming proposal; but, full of his own miseries, he could only caress her and say, 'God bless you, little one.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading Sir Paget had left Dundargue pending the final arrangements, as he thought; thus the cloud and the dread were hanging over her still.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Eveline, who had so longed for his return, now with tears told him of her father's frequently expressed wish--nay, command, and Sir Paget's forthcoming proposal; but, full of his own miseries, he could only caress her and say, 'God bless you, little one.

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

From this reading Eveline, who had so longed for his return, now with tears told him of her father's frequently expressed wish--nay, command, and Sir Paget's forthcoming proposal; but, full of his own miseries, he could only caress her and say, 'God bless you, little one.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading If Allan's sudden departure and unexplained absence excited some curiosity in the minds of his family, his return excited it afresh when he declined to make any explanation until he had held an interview with his cousin, Olive Raymond, who, for a time, secluded herself in her own room on the usual feminine plea of having a headache.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading If Allan's sudden departure and unexplained absence excited some curiosity in the minds of his family, his return excited it afresh when he declined to make any explanation until he had held an interview with his cousin, Olive Raymond, who, for a time, secluded herself in her own room on the usual feminine plea of having a headache.

past form of “decline” — grow worse

From this reading If Allan's sudden departure and unexplained absence excited some curiosity in the minds of his family, his return excited it afresh when he declined to make any explanation until he had held an interview with his cousin, Olive Raymond, who, for a time, secluded herself in her own room on the usual feminine plea of having a headache.

the act of departing

From this reading If Allan's sudden departure and unexplained absence excited some curiosity in the minds of his family, his return excited it afresh when he declined to make any explanation until he had held an interview with his cousin, Olive Raymond, who, for a time, secluded herself in her own room on the usual feminine plea of having a headache.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading Sir Paget had left Dundargue pending the final arrangements, as he thought; thus the cloud and the dread were hanging over her still.

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From this reading Sir Paget had left Dundargue pending the final arrangements, as he thought; thus the cloud and the dread were hanging over her still.

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From this reading Eveline, who had so longed for his return, now with tears told him of her father's frequently expressed wish--nay, command, and Sir Paget's forthcoming proposal; but, full of his own miseries, he could only caress her and say, 'God bless you, little one.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading If Allan's sudden departure and unexplained absence excited some curiosity in the minds of his family, his return excited it afresh when he declined to make any explanation until he had held an interview with his cousin, Olive Raymond, who, for a time, secluded herself in her own room on the usual feminine plea of having a headache.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading If Allan's sudden departure and unexplained absence excited some curiosity in the minds of his family, his return excited it afresh when he declined to make any explanation until he had held an interview with his cousin, Olive Raymond, who, for a time, secluded herself in her own room on the usual feminine plea of having a headache.

communicated in words

From this reading Eveline, who had so longed for his return, now with tears told him of her father's frequently expressed wish--nay, command, and Sir Paget's forthcoming proposal; but, full of his own miseries, he could only caress her and say, 'God bless you, little one.

a social unit living together

From this reading If Allan's sudden departure and unexplained absence excited some curiosity in the minds of his family, his return excited it afresh when he declined to make any explanation until he had held an interview with his cousin, Olive Raymond, who, for a time, secluded herself in her own room on the usual feminine plea of having a headache.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Eveline, who had so longed for his return, now with tears told him of her father's frequently expressed wish--nay, command, and Sir Paget's forthcoming proposal; but, full of his own miseries, he could only caress her and say, 'God bless you, little one.

associated with women and not with men

From this reading If Allan's sudden departure and unexplained absence excited some curiosity in the minds of his family, his return excited it afresh when he declined to make any explanation until he had held an interview with his cousin, Olive Raymond, who, for a time, secluded herself in her own room on the usual feminine plea of having a headache.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading Sir Paget had left Dundargue pending the final arrangements, as he thought; thus the cloud and the dread were hanging over her still.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading If Allan's sudden departure and unexplained absence excited some curiosity in the minds of his family, his return excited it afresh when he declined to make any explanation until he had held an interview with his cousin, Olive Raymond, who, for a time, secluded herself in her own room on the usual feminine plea of having a headache.

at ease in talking to others

From this reading Eveline, who had so longed for his return, now with tears told him of her father's frequently expressed wish--nay, command, and Sir Paget's forthcoming proposal; but, full of his own miseries, he could only caress her and say, 'God bless you, little one.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Eveline, who had so longed for his return, now with tears told him of her father's frequently expressed wish--nay, command, and Sir Paget's forthcoming proposal; but, full of his own miseries, he could only caress her and say, 'God bless you, little one.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Eveline, who had so longed for his return, now with tears told him of her father's frequently expressed wish--nay, command, and Sir Paget's forthcoming proposal; but, full of his own miseries, he could only caress her and say, 'God bless you, little one.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading Eveline, who had so longed for his return, now with tears told him of her father's frequently expressed wish--nay, command, and Sir Paget's forthcoming proposal; but, full of his own miseries, he could only caress her and say, 'God bless you, little one.

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

From this reading If Allan's sudden departure and unexplained absence excited some curiosity in the minds of his family, his return excited it afresh when he declined to make any explanation until he had held an interview with his cousin, Olive Raymond, who, for a time, secluded herself in her own room on the usual feminine plea of having a headache.

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading Sir Paget had left Dundargue pending the final arrangements, as he thought; thus the cloud and the dread were hanging over her still.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading If Allan's sudden departure and unexplained absence excited some curiosity in the minds of his family, his return excited it afresh when he declined to make any explanation until he had held an interview with his cousin, Olive Raymond, who, for a time, secluded herself in her own room on the usual feminine plea of having a headache.

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

From this reading If Allan's sudden departure and unexplained absence excited some curiosity in the minds of his family, his return excited it afresh when he declined to make any explanation until he had held an interview with his cousin, Olive Raymond, who, for a time, secluded herself in her own room on the usual feminine plea of having a headache.

something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness

From this reading If Allan's sudden departure and unexplained absence excited some curiosity in the minds of his family, his return excited it afresh when he declined to make any explanation until he had held an interview with his cousin, Olive Raymond, who, for a time, secluded herself in her own room on the usual feminine plea of having a headache.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading If Allan's sudden departure and unexplained absence excited some curiosity in the minds of his family, his return excited it afresh when he declined to make any explanation until he had held an interview with his cousin, Olive Raymond, who, for a time, secluded herself in her own room on the usual feminine plea of having a headache.

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

From this reading If Allan's sudden departure and unexplained absence excited some curiosity in the minds of his family, his return excited it afresh when he declined to make any explanation until he had held an interview with his cousin, Olive Raymond, who, for a time, secluded herself in her own room on the usual feminine plea of having a headache.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading If Allan's sudden departure and unexplained absence excited some curiosity in the minds of his family, his return excited it afresh when he declined to make any explanation until he had held an interview with his cousin, Olive Raymond, who, for a time, secluded herself in her own room on the usual feminine plea of having a headache.

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

From this reading Eveline, who had so longed for his return, now with tears told him of her father's frequently expressed wish--nay, command, and Sir Paget's forthcoming proposal; but, full of his own miseries, he could only caress her and say, 'God bless you, little one.

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

From this reading If Allan's sudden departure and unexplained absence excited some curiosity in the minds of his family, his return excited it afresh when he declined to make any explanation until he had held an interview with his cousin, Olive Raymond, who, for a time, secluded herself in her own room on the usual feminine plea of having a headache.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I wish you well over all this.'

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If Allan's sudden departure and unexplained absence excited some curiosity in the minds of his family, his return excited it afresh when he declined to make any explanation until he had held an interview with his cousin, Olive Raymond, who, for a time, secluded herself in her own room on the usual feminine plea of having a headache.

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

From this reading If Allan's sudden departure and unexplained absence excited some curiosity in the minds of his family, his return excited it afresh when he declined to make any explanation until he had held an interview with his cousin, Olive Raymond, who, for a time, secluded herself in her own room on the usual feminine plea of having a headache.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading If Allan's sudden departure and unexplained absence excited some curiosity in the minds of his family, his return excited it afresh when he declined to make any explanation until he had held an interview with his cousin, Olive Raymond, who, for a time, secluded herself in her own room on the usual feminine plea of having a headache.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If Allan's sudden departure and unexplained absence excited some curiosity in the minds of his family, his return excited it afresh when he declined to make any explanation until he had held an interview with his cousin, Olive Raymond, who, for a time, secluded herself in her own room on the usual feminine plea of having a headache.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Sir Paget had left Dundargue pending the final arrangements, as he thought; thus the cloud and the dread were hanging over her still.

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

From this reading Eveline, who had so longed for his return, now with tears told him of her father's frequently expressed wish--nay, command, and Sir Paget's forthcoming proposal; but, full of his own miseries, he could only caress her and say, 'God bless you, little one.

past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently

From this reading Eveline, who had so longed for his return, now with tears told him of her father's frequently expressed wish--nay, command, and Sir Paget's forthcoming proposal; but, full of his own miseries, he could only caress her and say, 'God bless you, little one.

engage in

From this reading If Allan's sudden departure and unexplained absence excited some curiosity in the minds of his family, his return excited it afresh when he declined to make any explanation until he had held an interview with his cousin, Olive Raymond, who, for a time, secluded herself in her own room on the usual feminine plea of having a headache.

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

From this reading If Allan's sudden departure and unexplained absence excited some curiosity in the minds of his family, his return excited it afresh when he declined to make any explanation until he had held an interview with his cousin, Olive Raymond, who, for a time, secluded herself in her own room on the usual feminine plea of having a headache.

plural of “misery” — a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading Eveline, who had so longed for his return, now with tears told him of her father's frequently expressed wish--nay, command, and Sir Paget's forthcoming proposal; but, full of his own miseries, he could only caress her and say, 'God bless you, little one.

of an obscure nature

From this reading ALLAN PROVES MYSTERIOUS.

an old word for “no”

From this reading Eveline, who had so longed for his return, now with tears told him of her father's frequently expressed wish--nay, command, and Sir Paget's forthcoming proposal; but, full of his own miseries, he could only caress her and say, 'God bless you, little one.

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

From this reading Eveline, who had so longed for his return, now with tears told him of her father's frequently expressed wish--nay, command, and Sir Paget's forthcoming proposal; but, full of his own miseries, he could only caress her and say, 'God bless you, little one.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading If Allan's sudden departure and unexplained absence excited some curiosity in the minds of his family, his return excited it afresh when he declined to make any explanation until he had held an interview with his cousin, Olive Raymond, who, for a time, secluded herself in her own room on the usual feminine plea of having a headache.

of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive

From this reading If Allan's sudden departure and unexplained absence excited some curiosity in the minds of his family, his return excited it afresh when he declined to make any explanation until he had held an interview with his cousin, Olive Raymond, who, for a time, secluded herself in her own room on the usual feminine plea of having a headache.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading If Allan's sudden departure and unexplained absence excited some curiosity in the minds of his family, his return excited it afresh when he declined to make any explanation until he had held an interview with his cousin, Olive Raymond, who, for a time, secluded herself in her own room on the usual feminine plea of having a headache.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Eveline, who had so longed for his return, now with tears told him of her father's frequently expressed wish--nay, command, and Sir Paget's forthcoming proposal; but, full of his own miseries, he could only caress her and say, 'God bless you, little one.

and nothing more

From this reading Eveline, who had so longed for his return, now with tears told him of her father's frequently expressed wish--nay, command, and Sir Paget's forthcoming proposal; but, full of his own miseries, he could only caress her and say, 'God bless you, little one.

above and across; more than

From this reading I wish you well over all this.'

have ownership or possession of

From this reading If Allan's sudden departure and unexplained absence excited some curiosity in the minds of his family, his return excited it afresh when he declined to make any explanation until he had held an interview with his cousin, Olive Raymond, who, for a time, secluded herself in her own room on the usual feminine plea of having a headache.

English pathologist who discovered the cause of trichinosis (1814-1899)

From this reading Sir Paget had left Dundargue pending the final arrangements, as he thought; thus the cloud and the dread were hanging over her still.

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From this reading Eveline, who had so longed for his return, now with tears told him of her father's frequently expressed wish--nay, command, and Sir Paget's forthcoming proposal; but, full of his own miseries, he could only caress her and say, 'God bless you, little one.

awaiting conclusion or confirmation

From this reading Sir Paget had left Dundargue pending the final arrangements, as he thought; thus the cloud and the dread were hanging over her still.

a humble request for help from someone in authority

From this reading If Allan's sudden departure and unexplained absence excited some curiosity in the minds of his family, his return excited it afresh when he declined to make any explanation until he had held an interview with his cousin, Olive Raymond, who, for a time, secluded herself in her own room on the usual feminine plea of having a headache.

something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)

From this reading Eveline, who had so longed for his return, now with tears told him of her father's frequently expressed wish--nay, command, and Sir Paget's forthcoming proposal; but, full of his own miseries, he could only caress her and say, 'God bless you, little one.

third-person singular of “prove” — be shown or be found to be

From this reading ALLAN PROVES MYSTERIOUS.

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From this reading If Allan's sudden departure and unexplained absence excited some curiosity in the minds of his family, his return excited it afresh when he declined to make any explanation until he had held an interview with his cousin, Olive Raymond, who, for a time, secluded herself in her own room on the usual feminine plea of having a headache.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading If Allan's sudden departure and unexplained absence excited some curiosity in the minds of his family, his return excited it afresh when he declined to make any explanation until he had held an interview with his cousin, Olive Raymond, who, for a time, secluded herself in her own room on the usual feminine plea of having a headache.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading If Allan's sudden departure and unexplained absence excited some curiosity in the minds of his family, his return excited it afresh when he declined to make any explanation until he had held an interview with his cousin, Olive Raymond, who, for a time, secluded herself in her own room on the usual feminine plea of having a headache.

express in words

From this reading Eveline, who had so longed for his return, now with tears told him of her father's frequently expressed wish--nay, command, and Sir Paget's forthcoming proposal; but, full of his own miseries, he could only caress her and say, 'God bless you, little one.

hidden from general view or use

From this reading If Allan's sudden departure and unexplained absence excited some curiosity in the minds of his family, his return excited it afresh when he declined to make any explanation until he had held an interview with his cousin, Olive Raymond, who, for a time, secluded herself in her own room on the usual feminine plea of having a headache.

term of address for a man

From this reading Eveline, who had so longed for his return, now with tears told him of her father's frequently expressed wish--nay, command, and Sir Paget's forthcoming proposal; but, full of his own miseries, he could only caress her and say, 'God bless you, little one.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Eveline, who had so longed for his return, now with tears told him of her father's frequently expressed wish--nay, command, and Sir Paget's forthcoming proposal; but, full of his own miseries, he could only caress her and say, 'God bless you, little one.

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

From this reading If Allan's sudden departure and unexplained absence excited some curiosity in the minds of his family, his return excited it afresh when he declined to make any explanation until he had held an interview with his cousin, Olive Raymond, who, for a time, secluded herself in her own room on the usual feminine plea of having a headache.

not in physical motion

From this reading Sir Paget had left Dundargue pending the final arrangements, as he thought; thus the cloud and the dread were hanging over her still.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading If Allan's sudden departure and unexplained absence excited some curiosity in the minds of his family, his return excited it afresh when he declined to make any explanation until he had held an interview with his cousin, Olive Raymond, who, for a time, secluded herself in her own room on the usual feminine plea of having a headache.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading Eveline, who had so longed for his return, now with tears told him of her father's frequently expressed wish--nay, command, and Sir Paget's forthcoming proposal; but, full of his own miseries, he could only caress her and say, 'God bless you, little one.

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

From this reading If Allan's sudden departure and unexplained absence excited some curiosity in the minds of his family, his return excited it afresh when he declined to make any explanation until he had held an interview with his cousin, Olive Raymond, who, for a time, secluded herself in her own room on the usual feminine plea of having a headache.

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

From this reading I wish you well over all this.'

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

From this reading Sir Paget had left Dundargue pending the final arrangements, as he thought; thus the cloud and the dread were hanging over her still.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Sir Paget had left Dundargue pending the final arrangements, as he thought; thus the cloud and the dread were hanging over her still.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading If Allan's sudden departure and unexplained absence excited some curiosity in the minds of his family, his return excited it afresh when he declined to make any explanation until he had held an interview with his cousin, Olive Raymond, who, for a time, secluded herself in her own room on the usual feminine plea of having a headache.

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

From this reading If Allan's sudden departure and unexplained absence excited some curiosity in the minds of his family, his return excited it afresh when he declined to make any explanation until he had held an interview with his cousin, Olive Raymond, who, for a time, secluded herself in her own room on the usual feminine plea of having a headache.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Eveline, who had so longed for his return, now with tears told him of her father's frequently expressed wish--nay, command, and Sir Paget's forthcoming proposal; but, full of his own miseries, he could only caress her and say, 'God bless you, little one.

not explained

From this reading If Allan's sudden departure and unexplained absence excited some curiosity in the minds of his family, his return excited it afresh when he declined to make any explanation until he had held an interview with his cousin, Olive Raymond, who, for a time, secluded herself in her own room on the usual feminine plea of having a headache.

up to a particular time

From this reading If Allan's sudden departure and unexplained absence excited some curiosity in the minds of his family, his return excited it afresh when he declined to make any explanation until he had held an interview with his cousin, Olive Raymond, who, for a time, secluded herself in her own room on the usual feminine plea of having a headache.

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

From this reading If Allan's sudden departure and unexplained absence excited some curiosity in the minds of his family, his return excited it afresh when he declined to make any explanation until he had held an interview with his cousin, Olive Raymond, who, for a time, secluded herself in her own room on the usual feminine plea of having a headache.

(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 I wish you well over all this.'

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

From this reading Sir Paget had left Dundargue pending the final arrangements, as he thought; thus the cloud and the dread were hanging over her still.

at the time that

From this reading If Allan's sudden departure and unexplained absence excited some curiosity in the minds of his family, his return excited it afresh when he declined to make any explanation until he had held an interview with his cousin, Olive Raymond, who, for a time, secluded herself in her own room on the usual feminine plea of having a headache.

which person or people

From this reading If Allan's sudden departure and unexplained absence excited some curiosity in the minds of his family, his return excited it afresh when he declined to make any explanation until he had held an interview with his cousin, Olive Raymond, who, for a time, secluded herself in her own room on the usual feminine plea of having a headache.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading Eveline, who had so longed for his return, now with tears told him of her father's frequently expressed wish--nay, command, and Sir Paget's forthcoming proposal; but, full of his own miseries, he could only caress her and say, 'God bless you, little one.

in the company of; together with

From this reading If Allan's sudden departure and unexplained absence excited some curiosity in the minds of his family, his return excited it afresh when he declined to make any explanation until he had held an interview with his cousin, Olive Raymond, who, for a time, secluded herself in her own room on the usual feminine plea of having a headache.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Eveline, who had so longed for his return, now with tears told him of her father's frequently expressed wish--nay, command, and Sir Paget's forthcoming proposal; but, full of his own miseries, he could only caress her and say, 'God bless you, little one.