Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading It was on an August evening--the sun had not set, but the sky was cloudy and gloomy; the wind was high, and a heavy sea was on at Spithead, and the conservatory in which Olive was lingering and selecting a button-hole of violets and maiden-hair fern for Allan was so dark already that the lamps were lighted in it.

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

From this reading It was on an August evening--the sun had not set, but the sky was cloudy and gloomy; the wind was high, and a heavy sea was on at Spithead, and the conservatory in which Olive was lingering and selecting a button-hole of violets and maiden-hair fern for Allan was so dark already that the lamps were lighted in it.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading It was on an August evening--the sun had not set, but the sky was cloudy and gloomy; the wind was high, and a heavy sea was on at Spithead, and the conservatory in which Olive was lingering and selecting a button-hole of violets and maiden-hair fern for Allan was so dark already that the lamps were lighted in it.

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

From this reading It was on an August evening--the sun had not set, but the sky was cloudy and gloomy; the wind was high, and a heavy sea was on at Spithead, and the conservatory in which Olive was lingering and selecting a button-hole of violets and maiden-hair fern for Allan was so dark already that the lamps were lighted in it.

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

From this reading It was on an August evening--the sun had not set, but the sky was cloudy and gloomy; the wind was high, and a heavy sea was on at Spithead, and the conservatory in which Olive was lingering and selecting a button-hole of violets and maiden-hair fern for Allan was so dark already that the lamps were lighted in it.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading She was dressed for a dinner-party, and was looking charming--her best and brightest--as she sang softly to herself and wandered from one shelf of potted flowers to another, when Allan suddenly joined her, with an expression in his face that was full of mingled sadness and excitement, and with a telegram in his hand.

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

From this reading She was dressed for a dinner-party, and was looking charming--her best and brightest--as she sang softly to herself and wandered from one shelf of potted flowers to another, when Allan suddenly joined her, with an expression in his face that was full of mingled sadness and excitement, and with a telegram in his hand.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading 'Allan, what has happened?' she asked, changing colour, and with dire forebodings in her heart.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was on an August evening--the sun had not set, but the sky was cloudy and gloomy; the wind was high, and a heavy sea was on at Spithead, and the conservatory in which Olive was lingering and selecting a button-hole of violets and maiden-hair fern for Allan was so dark already that the lamps were lighted in it.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading It was on an August evening--the sun had not set, but the sky was cloudy and gloomy; the wind was high, and a heavy sea was on at Spithead, and the conservatory in which Olive was lingering and selecting a button-hole of violets and maiden-hair fern for Allan was so dark already that the lamps were lighted in it.

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

From this reading 'IDIOTS ONLY WILL BE COZENED TWICE.'

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading She was dressed for a dinner-party, and was looking charming--her best and brightest--as she sang softly to herself and wandered from one shelf of potted flowers to another, when Allan suddenly joined her, with an expression in his face that was full of mingled sadness and excitement, and with a telegram in his hand.

superlative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading She was dressed for a dinner-party, and was looking charming--her best and brightest--as she sang softly to herself and wandered from one shelf of potted flowers to another, when Allan suddenly joined her, with an expression in his face that was full of mingled sadness and excitement, and with a telegram in his hand.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was on an August evening--the sun had not set, but the sky was cloudy and gloomy; the wind was high, and a heavy sea was on at Spithead, and the conservatory in which Olive was lingering and selecting a button-hole of violets and maiden-hair fern for Allan was so dark already that the lamps were lighted in it.

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

From this reading It was on an August evening--the sun had not set, but the sky was cloudy and gloomy; the wind was high, and a heavy sea was on at Spithead, and the conservatory in which Olive was lingering and selecting a button-hole of violets and maiden-hair fern for Allan was so dark already that the lamps were lighted in it.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading He caught her hands in his and tried to smile.

marked by continuous change or effective action

From this reading 'Allan, what has happened?' she asked, changing colour, and with dire forebodings in her heart.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading She was dressed for a dinner-party, and was looking charming--her best and brightest--as she sang softly to herself and wandered from one shelf of potted flowers to another, when Allan suddenly joined her, with an expression in his face that was full of mingled sadness and excitement, and with a telegram in his hand.

lacking definite form or limits

From this reading It was on an August evening--the sun had not set, but the sky was cloudy and gloomy; the wind was high, and a heavy sea was on at Spithead, and the conservatory in which Olive was lingering and selecting a button-hole of violets and maiden-hair fern for Allan was so dark already that the lamps were lighted in it.

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading 'Allan, what has happened?' she asked, changing colour, and with dire forebodings in her heart.

the faculty and students of a school specializing in one of the fine arts

From this reading It was on an August evening--the sun had not set, but the sky was cloudy and gloomy; the wind was high, and a heavy sea was on at Spithead, and the conservatory in which Olive was lingering and selecting a button-hole of violets and maiden-hair fern for Allan was so dark already that the lamps were lighted in it.

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

From this reading 'IDIOTS ONLY WILL BE COZENED TWICE.'

absence of light or illumination

From this reading It was on an August evening--the sun had not set, but the sky was cloudy and gloomy; the wind was high, and a heavy sea was on at Spithead, and the conservatory in which Olive was lingering and selecting a button-hole of violets and maiden-hair fern for Allan was so dark already that the lamps were lighted in it.

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

From this reading She was dressed for a dinner-party, and was looking charming--her best and brightest--as she sang softly to herself and wandered from one shelf of potted flowers to another, when Allan suddenly joined her, with an expression in his face that was full of mingled sadness and excitement, and with a telegram in his hand.

fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless

From this reading 'Allan, what has happened?' she asked, changing colour, and with dire forebodings in her heart.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading She was dressed for a dinner-party, and was looking charming--her best and brightest--as she sang softly to herself and wandered from one shelf of potted flowers to another, when Allan suddenly joined her, with an expression in his face that was full of mingled sadness and excitement, and with a telegram in his hand.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading It was on an August evening--the sun had not set, but the sky was cloudy and gloomy; the wind was high, and a heavy sea was on at Spithead, and the conservatory in which Olive was lingering and selecting a button-hole of violets and maiden-hair fern for Allan was so dark already that the lamps were lighted in it.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading She was dressed for a dinner-party, and was looking charming--her best and brightest--as she sang softly to herself and wandered from one shelf of potted flowers to another, when Allan suddenly joined her, with an expression in his face that was full of mingled sadness and excitement, and with a telegram in his hand.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading She was dressed for a dinner-party, and was looking charming--her best and brightest--as she sang softly to herself and wandered from one shelf of potted flowers to another, when Allan suddenly joined her, with an expression in his face that was full of mingled sadness and excitement, and with a telegram in his hand.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading She was dressed for a dinner-party, and was looking charming--her best and brightest--as she sang softly to herself and wandered from one shelf of potted flowers to another, when Allan suddenly joined her, with an expression in his face that was full of mingled sadness and excitement, and with a telegram in his hand.

any of numerous flowerless and seedless vascular plants having true roots from a rhizome and fronds that uncurl upward; reproduce by spores

From this reading It was on an August evening--the sun had not set, but the sky was cloudy and gloomy; the wind was high, and a heavy sea was on at Spithead, and the conservatory in which Olive was lingering and selecting a button-hole of violets and maiden-hair fern for Allan was so dark already that the lamps were lighted in it.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading She was dressed for a dinner-party, and was looking charming--her best and brightest--as she sang softly to herself and wandered from one shelf of potted flowers to another, when Allan suddenly joined her, with an expression in his face that was full of mingled sadness and excitement, and with a telegram in his hand.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was on an August evening--the sun had not set, but the sky was cloudy and gloomy; the wind was high, and a heavy sea was on at Spithead, and the conservatory in which Olive was lingering and selecting a button-hole of violets and maiden-hair fern for Allan was so dark already that the lamps were lighted in it.

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

From this reading 'Allan, what has happened?' she asked, changing colour, and with dire forebodings in her heart.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She was dressed for a dinner-party, and was looking charming--her best and brightest--as she sang softly to herself and wandered from one shelf of potted flowers to another, when Allan suddenly joined her, with an expression in his face that was full of mingled sadness and excitement, and with a telegram in his hand.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading She was dressed for a dinner-party, and was looking charming--her best and brightest--as she sang softly to herself and wandered from one shelf of potted flowers to another, when Allan suddenly joined her, with an expression in his face that was full of mingled sadness and excitement, and with a telegram in his hand.

depressingly dark

From this reading It was on an August evening--the sun had not set, but the sky was cloudy and gloomy; the wind was high, and a heavy sea was on at Spithead, and the conservatory in which Olive was lingering and selecting a button-hole of violets and maiden-hair fern for Allan was so dark already that the lamps were lighted in it.

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

From this reading It was on an August evening--the sun had not set, but the sky was cloudy and gloomy; the wind was high, and a heavy sea was on at Spithead, and the conservatory in which Olive was lingering and selecting a button-hole of violets and maiden-hair fern for Allan was so dark already that the lamps were lighted in it.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading She was dressed for a dinner-party, and was looking charming--her best and brightest--as she sang softly to herself and wandered from one shelf of potted flowers to another, when Allan suddenly joined her, with an expression in his face that was full of mingled sadness and excitement, and with a telegram in his hand.

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

From this reading He caught her hands in his and tried to smile.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading 'Allan, what has happened?' she asked, changing colour, and with dire forebodings in her heart.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading 'Allan, what has happened?' she asked, changing colour, and with dire forebodings in her heart.

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

From this reading He caught her hands in his and tried to smile.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading 'Allan, what has happened?' she asked, changing colour, and with dire forebodings in her heart.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading It was on an August evening--the sun had not set, but the sky was cloudy and gloomy; the wind was high, and a heavy sea was on at Spithead, and the conservatory in which Olive was lingering and selecting a button-hole of violets and maiden-hair fern for Allan was so dark already that the lamps were lighted in it.

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

From this reading She was dressed for a dinner-party, and was looking charming--her best and brightest--as she sang softly to herself and wandered from one shelf of potted flowers to another, when Allan suddenly joined her, with an expression in his face that was full of mingled sadness and excitement, and with a telegram in his hand.

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

From this reading She was dressed for a dinner-party, and was looking charming--her best and brightest--as she sang softly to herself and wandered from one shelf of potted flowers to another, when Allan suddenly joined her, with an expression in his face that was full of mingled sadness and excitement, and with a telegram in his hand.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading It was on an August evening--the sun had not set, but the sky was cloudy and gloomy; the wind was high, and a heavy sea was on at Spithead, and the conservatory in which Olive was lingering and selecting a button-hole of violets and maiden-hair fern for Allan was so dark already that the lamps were lighted in it.

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

From this reading She was dressed for a dinner-party, and was looking charming--her best and brightest--as she sang softly to herself and wandered from one shelf of potted flowers to another, when Allan suddenly joined her, with an expression in his face that was full of mingled sadness and excitement, and with a telegram in his hand.

plural of “idiot” — a person of subnormal intelligence

From this reading 'IDIOTS ONLY WILL BE COZENED TWICE.'

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

From this reading It was on an August evening--the sun had not set, but the sky was cloudy and gloomy; the wind was high, and a heavy sea was on at Spithead, and the conservatory in which Olive was lingering and selecting a button-hole of violets and maiden-hair fern for Allan was so dark already that the lamps were lighted in it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was on an August evening--the sun had not set, but the sky was cloudy and gloomy; the wind was high, and a heavy sea was on at Spithead, and the conservatory in which Olive was lingering and selecting a button-hole of violets and maiden-hair fern for Allan was so dark already that the lamps were lighted in it.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading She was dressed for a dinner-party, and was looking charming--her best and brightest--as she sang softly to herself and wandered from one shelf of potted flowers to another, when Allan suddenly joined her, with an expression in his face that was full of mingled sadness and excitement, and with a telegram in his hand.

plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading It was on an August evening--the sun had not set, but the sky was cloudy and gloomy; the wind was high, and a heavy sea was on at Spithead, and the conservatory in which Olive was lingering and selecting a button-hole of violets and maiden-hair fern for Allan was so dark already that the lamps were lighted in it.

set afire or burning

From this reading It was on an August evening--the sun had not set, but the sky was cloudy and gloomy; the wind was high, and a heavy sea was on at Spithead, and the conservatory in which Olive was lingering and selecting a button-hole of violets and maiden-hair fern for Allan was so dark already that the lamps were lighted in it.

the act of tarrying

From this reading It was on an August evening--the sun had not set, but the sky was cloudy and gloomy; the wind was high, and a heavy sea was on at Spithead, and the conservatory in which Olive was lingering and selecting a button-hole of violets and maiden-hair fern for Allan was so dark already that the lamps were lighted in it.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading She was dressed for a dinner-party, and was looking charming--her best and brightest--as she sang softly to herself and wandered from one shelf of potted flowers to another, when Allan suddenly joined her, with an expression in his face that was full of mingled sadness and excitement, and with a telegram in his hand.

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

From this reading It was on an August evening--the sun had not set, but the sky was cloudy and gloomy; the wind was high, and a heavy sea was on at Spithead, and the conservatory in which Olive was lingering and selecting a button-hole of violets and maiden-hair fern for Allan was so dark already that the lamps were lighted in it.

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading She was dressed for a dinner-party, and was looking charming--her best and brightest--as she sang softly to herself and wandered from one shelf of potted flowers to another, when Allan suddenly joined her, with an expression in his face that was full of mingled sadness and excitement, and with a telegram in his hand.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was on an August evening--the sun had not set, but the sky was cloudy and gloomy; the wind was high, and a heavy sea was on at Spithead, and the conservatory in which Olive was lingering and selecting a button-hole of violets and maiden-hair fern for Allan was so dark already that the lamps were lighted in it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was on an August evening--the sun had not set, but the sky was cloudy and gloomy; the wind was high, and a heavy sea was on at Spithead, and the conservatory in which Olive was lingering and selecting a button-hole of violets and maiden-hair fern for Allan was so dark already that the lamps were lighted in it.

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

From this reading It was on an August evening--the sun had not set, but the sky was cloudy and gloomy; the wind was high, and a heavy sea was on at Spithead, and the conservatory in which Olive was lingering and selecting a button-hole of violets and maiden-hair fern for Allan was so dark already that the lamps were lighted in it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was on an August evening--the sun had not set, but the sky was cloudy and gloomy; the wind was high, and a heavy sea was on at Spithead, and the conservatory in which Olive was lingering and selecting a button-hole of violets and maiden-hair fern for Allan was so dark already that the lamps were lighted in it.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading She was dressed for a dinner-party, and was looking charming--her best and brightest--as she sang softly to herself and wandered from one shelf of potted flowers to another, when Allan suddenly joined her, with an expression in his face that was full of mingled sadness and excitement, and with a telegram in his hand.

and nothing more

From this reading 'IDIOTS ONLY WILL BE COZENED TWICE.'

of plants; planted or grown in a pot

From this reading She was dressed for a dinner-party, and was looking charming--her best and brightest--as she sang softly to herself and wandered from one shelf of potted flowers to another, when Allan suddenly joined her, with an expression in his face that was full of mingled sadness and excitement, and with a telegram in his hand.

emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being

From this reading She was dressed for a dinner-party, and was looking charming--her best and brightest--as she sang softly to herself and wandered from one shelf of potted flowers to another, when Allan suddenly joined her, with an expression in his face that was full of mingled sadness and excitement, and with a telegram in his hand.

North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng

From this reading She was dressed for a dinner-party, and was looking charming--her best and brightest--as she sang softly to herself and wandered from one shelf of potted flowers to another, when Allan suddenly joined her, with an expression in his face that was full of mingled sadness and excitement, and with a telegram in his hand.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading It was on an August evening--the sun had not set, but the sky was cloudy and gloomy; the wind was high, and a heavy sea was on at Spithead, and the conservatory in which Olive was lingering and selecting a button-hole of violets and maiden-hair fern for Allan was so dark already that the lamps were lighted in it.

-ing form of “select” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading It was on an August evening--the sun had not set, but the sky was cloudy and gloomy; the wind was high, and a heavy sea was on at Spithead, and the conservatory in which Olive was lingering and selecting a button-hole of violets and maiden-hair fern for Allan was so dark already that the lamps were lighted in it.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It was on an August evening--the sun had not set, but the sky was cloudy and gloomy; the wind was high, and a heavy sea was on at Spithead, and the conservatory in which Olive was lingering and selecting a button-hole of violets and maiden-hair fern for Allan was so dark already that the lamps were lighted in it.

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

From this reading She was dressed for a dinner-party, and was looking charming--her best and brightest--as she sang softly to herself and wandered from one shelf of potted flowers to another, when Allan suddenly joined her, with an expression in his face that was full of mingled sadness and excitement, and with a telegram in his hand.

A flat horizontal plane used to hold books or scrolls in a library.

From this reading She was dressed for a dinner-party, and was looking charming--her best and brightest--as she sang softly to herself and wandered from one shelf of potted flowers to another, when Allan suddenly joined her, with an expression in his face that was full of mingled sadness and excitement, and with a telegram in his hand.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading It was on an August evening--the sun had not set, but the sky was cloudy and gloomy; the wind was high, and a heavy sea was on at Spithead, and the conservatory in which Olive was lingering and selecting a button-hole of violets and maiden-hair fern for Allan was so dark already that the lamps were lighted in it.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading He caught her hands in his and tried to smile.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was on an August evening--the sun had not set, but the sky was cloudy and gloomy; the wind was high, and a heavy sea was on at Spithead, and the conservatory in which Olive was lingering and selecting a button-hole of violets and maiden-hair fern for Allan was so dark already that the lamps were lighted in it.

with low volume

From this reading She was dressed for a dinner-party, and was looking charming--her best and brightest--as she sang softly to herself and wandered from one shelf of potted flowers to another, when Allan suddenly joined her, with an expression in his face that was full of mingled sadness and excitement, and with a telegram in his hand.

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

From this reading It was on an August evening--the sun had not set, but the sky was cloudy and gloomy; the wind was high, and a heavy sea was on at Spithead, and the conservatory in which Olive was lingering and selecting a button-hole of violets and maiden-hair fern for Allan was so dark already that the lamps were lighted in it.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading She was dressed for a dinner-party, and was looking charming--her best and brightest--as she sang softly to herself and wandered from one shelf of potted flowers to another, when Allan suddenly joined her, with an expression in his face that was full of mingled sadness and excitement, and with a telegram in his hand.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading It was on an August evening--the sun had not set, but the sky was cloudy and gloomy; the wind was high, and a heavy sea was on at Spithead, and the conservatory in which Olive was lingering and selecting a button-hole of violets and maiden-hair fern for Allan was so dark already that the lamps were lighted in it.

a message transmitted by telegraph

From this reading She was dressed for a dinner-party, and was looking charming--her best and brightest--as she sang softly to herself and wandered from one shelf of potted flowers to another, when Allan suddenly joined her, with an expression in his face that was full of mingled sadness and excitement, and with a telegram in his hand.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was on an August evening--the sun had not set, but the sky was cloudy and gloomy; the wind was high, and a heavy sea was on at Spithead, and the conservatory in which Olive was lingering and selecting a button-hole of violets and maiden-hair fern for Allan was so dark already that the lamps were lighted in it.

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

From this reading It was on an August evening--the sun had not set, but the sky was cloudy and gloomy; the wind was high, and a heavy sea was on at Spithead, and the conservatory in which Olive was lingering and selecting a button-hole of violets and maiden-hair fern for Allan was so dark already that the lamps were lighted in it.

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

From this reading She was dressed for a dinner-party, and was looking charming--her best and brightest--as she sang softly to herself and wandered from one shelf of potted flowers to another, when Allan suddenly joined her, with an expression in his face that was full of mingled sadness and excitement, and with a telegram in his hand.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading He caught her hands in his and tried to smile.

two times

From this reading 'IDIOTS ONLY WILL BE COZENED TWICE.'

plural of “violet” — any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers

From this reading It was on an August evening--the sun had not set, but the sky was cloudy and gloomy; the wind was high, and a heavy sea was on at Spithead, and the conservatory in which Olive was lingering and selecting a button-hole of violets and maiden-hair fern for Allan was so dark already that the lamps were lighted in it.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading She was dressed for a dinner-party, and was looking charming--her best and brightest--as she sang softly to herself and wandered from one shelf of potted flowers to another, when Allan suddenly joined her, with an expression in his face that was full of mingled sadness and excitement, and with a telegram in his hand.

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

From this reading It was on an August evening--the sun had not set, but the sky was cloudy and gloomy; the wind was high, and a heavy sea was on at Spithead, and the conservatory in which Olive was lingering and selecting a button-hole of violets and maiden-hair fern for Allan was so dark already that the lamps were lighted in it.

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

From this reading It was on an August evening--the sun had not set, but the sky was cloudy and gloomy; the wind was high, and a heavy sea was on at Spithead, and the conservatory in which Olive was lingering and selecting a button-hole of violets and maiden-hair fern for Allan was so dark already that the lamps were lighted in it.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading 'Allan, what has happened?' she asked, changing colour, and with dire forebodings in her heart.

at the time that

From this reading She was dressed for a dinner-party, and was looking charming--her best and brightest--as she sang softly to herself and wandered from one shelf of potted flowers to another, when Allan suddenly joined her, with an expression in his face that was full of mingled sadness and excitement, and with a telegram in his hand.

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

From this reading It was on an August evening--the sun had not set, but the sky was cloudy and gloomy; the wind was high, and a heavy sea was on at Spithead, and the conservatory in which Olive was lingering and selecting a button-hole of violets and maiden-hair fern for Allan was so dark already that the lamps were lighted in it.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading 'IDIOTS ONLY WILL BE COZENED TWICE.'

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading It was on an August evening--the sun had not set, but the sky was cloudy and gloomy; the wind was high, and a heavy sea was on at Spithead, and the conservatory in which Olive was lingering and selecting a button-hole of violets and maiden-hair fern for Allan was so dark already that the lamps were lighted in it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She was dressed for a dinner-party, and was looking charming--her best and brightest--as she sang softly to herself and wandered from one shelf of potted flowers to another, when Allan suddenly joined her, with an expression in his face that was full of mingled sadness and excitement, and with a telegram in his hand.