used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Which, in Somewhat Indelicate Eavesdropping Fashion, hovers about a Trysting-Place, and Scandalously Repeats a Private Conversation_ In the wintry twilight that came hazing softly down upon the city, and cast its dusky shadow over St. James’s Park, sat Noll on a bench, and by his side was Betty Modeyne.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading _Which, in Somewhat Indelicate Eavesdropping Fashion, hovers about a Trysting-Place, and Scandalously Repeats a Private Conversation_ In the wintry twilight that came hazing softly down upon the city, and cast its dusky shadow over St. James’s Park, sat Noll on a bench, and by his side was Betty Modeyne.
anew
From this reading “Betty,” said he, “you have brought delight to me again--the day and night are full of song and all the world is grown musical--you paint the very greys of life with colour.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading I am glad to be alive--for you feed my eyes with dreams of you and my senses with the fragrance of you.
(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 “Betty,” said he, “you have brought delight to me again--the day and night are full of song and all the world is grown musical--you paint the very greys of life with colour.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am glad to be alive--for you feed my eyes with dreams of you and my senses with the fragrance of you.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Which, in Somewhat Indelicate Eavesdropping Fashion, hovers about a Trysting-Place, and Scandalously Repeats a Private Conversation_ In the wintry twilight that came hazing softly down upon the city, and cast its dusky shadow over St. James’s Park, sat Noll on a bench, and by his side was Betty Modeyne.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Betty,” said he, “you have brought delight to me again--the day and night are full of song and all the world is grown musical--you paint the very greys of life with colour.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He sat stooped forward, elbow on knee, chin in hand, and gazed at the girl’s face lovingly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I am glad to be alive--for you feed my eyes with dreams of you and my senses with the fragrance of you.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading _Which, in Somewhat Indelicate Eavesdropping Fashion, hovers about a Trysting-Place, and Scandalously Repeats a Private Conversation_ In the wintry twilight that came hazing softly down upon the city, and cast its dusky shadow over St. James’s Park, sat Noll on a bench, and by his side was Betty Modeyne.
Betty
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From this reading _Which, in Somewhat Indelicate Eavesdropping Fashion, hovers about a Trysting-Place, and Scandalously Repeats a Private Conversation_ In the wintry twilight that came hazing softly down upon the city, and cast its dusky shadow over St. James’s Park, sat Noll on a bench, and by his side was Betty Modeyne.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “Betty,” said he, “you have brought delight to me again--the day and night are full of song and all the world is grown musical--you paint the very greys of life with colour.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Which, in Somewhat Indelicate Eavesdropping Fashion, hovers about a Trysting-Place, and Scandalously Repeats a Private Conversation_ In the wintry twilight that came hazing softly down upon the city, and cast its dusky shadow over St. James’s Park, sat Noll on a bench, and by his side was Betty Modeyne.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading _Which, in Somewhat Indelicate Eavesdropping Fashion, hovers about a Trysting-Place, and Scandalously Repeats a Private Conversation_ In the wintry twilight that came hazing softly down upon the city, and cast its dusky shadow over St. James’s Park, sat Noll on a bench, and by his side was Betty Modeyne.
put or send forth
From this reading _Which, in Somewhat Indelicate Eavesdropping Fashion, hovers about a Trysting-Place, and Scandalously Repeats a Private Conversation_ In the wintry twilight that came hazing softly down upon the city, and cast its dusky shadow over St. James’s Park, sat Noll on a bench, and by his side was Betty Modeyne.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading He sat stooped forward, elbow on knee, chin in hand, and gazed at the girl’s face lovingly.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading _Which, in Somewhat Indelicate Eavesdropping Fashion, hovers about a Trysting-Place, and Scandalously Repeats a Private Conversation_ In the wintry twilight that came hazing softly down upon the city, and cast its dusky shadow over St. James’s Park, sat Noll on a bench, and by his side was Betty Modeyne.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading “Betty,” said he, “you have brought delight to me again--the day and night are full of song and all the world is grown musical--you paint the very greys of life with colour.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading _Which, in Somewhat Indelicate Eavesdropping Fashion, hovers about a Trysting-Place, and Scandalously Repeats a Private Conversation_ In the wintry twilight that came hazing softly down upon the city, and cast its dusky shadow over St. James’s Park, sat Noll on a bench, and by his side was Betty Modeyne.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading “Thou dearest heart!” said he; and she reached out her dainty gloved hand and took his within her slender fingers.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “Betty,” said he, “you have brought delight to me again--the day and night are full of song and all the world is grown musical--you paint the very greys of life with colour.
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading “Thou dearest heart!” said he; and she reached out her dainty gloved hand and took his within her slender fingers.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading “Betty,” said he, “you have brought delight to me again--the day and night are full of song and all the world is grown musical--you paint the very greys of life with colour.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading _Which, in Somewhat Indelicate Eavesdropping Fashion, hovers about a Trysting-Place, and Scandalously Repeats a Private Conversation_ In the wintry twilight that came hazing softly down upon the city, and cast its dusky shadow over St. James’s Park, sat Noll on a bench, and by his side was Betty Modeyne.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading I am glad to be alive--for you feed my eyes with dreams of you and my senses with the fragrance of you.
duskyadjective
lighted by or as if by twilight
From this reading _Which, in Somewhat Indelicate Eavesdropping Fashion, hovers about a Trysting-Place, and Scandalously Repeats a Private Conversation_ In the wintry twilight that came hazing softly down upon the city, and cast its dusky shadow over St. James’s Park, sat Noll on a bench, and by his side was Betty Modeyne.
EavesdroppingverbUS /ˈiːvzdrɑːpɪŋ/
inflected form of “eavesdrop” — listen without the speaker's knowledge
From this reading _Which, in Somewhat Indelicate Eavesdropping Fashion, hovers about a Trysting-Place, and Scandalously Repeats a Private Conversation_ In the wintry twilight that came hazing softly down upon the city, and cast its dusky shadow over St. James’s Park, sat Noll on a bench, and by his side was Betty Modeyne.
elbownounUS /ˈelboʊ/
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading He sat stooped forward, elbow on knee, chin in hand, and gazed at the girl’s face lovingly.
opinion or judgment
From this reading I am glad to be alive--for you feed my eyes with dreams of you and my senses with the fragrance of you.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He sat stooped forward, elbow on knee, chin in hand, and gazed at the girl’s face lovingly.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading _Which, in Somewhat Indelicate Eavesdropping Fashion, hovers about a Trysting-Place, and Scandalously Repeats a Private Conversation_ In the wintry twilight that came hazing softly down upon the city, and cast its dusky shadow over St. James’s Park, sat Noll on a bench, and by his side was Betty Modeyne.
provide as food
From this reading I am glad to be alive--for you feed my eyes with dreams of you and my senses with the fragrance of you.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading “Thou dearest heart!” said he; and she reached out her dainty gloved hand and took his within her slender fingers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I am glad to be alive--for you feed my eyes with dreams of you and my senses with the fragrance of you.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading He sat stooped forward, elbow on knee, chin in hand, and gazed at the girl’s face lovingly.
fragrancenounUS /ˈfreɪɡrəns/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading I am glad to be alive--for you feed my eyes with dreams of you and my senses with the fragrance of you.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading “Betty,” said he, “you have brought delight to me again--the day and night are full of song and all the world is grown musical--you paint the very greys of life with colour.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading He sat stooped forward, elbow on knee, chin in hand, and gazed at the girl’s face lovingly.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading He sat stooped forward, elbow on knee, chin in hand, and gazed at the girl’s face lovingly.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I am glad to be alive--for you feed my eyes with dreams of you and my senses with the fragrance of you.
glovedadjectiveUS /ɡlʌvd/
having the hands covered with gloves
From this reading “Thou dearest heart!” said he; and she reached out her dainty gloved hand and took his within her slender fingers.
greys
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From this reading “Betty,” said he, “you have brought delight to me again--the day and night are full of song and all the world is grown musical--you paint the very greys of life with colour.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading “Betty,” said he, “you have brought delight to me again--the day and night are full of song and all the world is grown musical--you paint the very greys of life with colour.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He sat stooped forward, elbow on knee, chin in hand, and gazed at the girl’s face lovingly.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Betty,” said he, “you have brought delight to me again--the day and night are full of song and all the world is grown musical--you paint the very greys of life with colour.
hazingverbUS /ˈheɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “haze” — become hazy, dull, or cloudy
From this reading _Which, in Somewhat Indelicate Eavesdropping Fashion, hovers about a Trysting-Place, and Scandalously Repeats a Private Conversation_ In the wintry twilight that came hazing softly down upon the city, and cast its dusky shadow over St. James’s Park, sat Noll on a bench, and by his side was Betty Modeyne.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He sat stooped forward, elbow on knee, chin in hand, and gazed at the girl’s face lovingly.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading “Thou dearest heart!” said he; and she reached out her dainty gloved hand and took his within her slender fingers.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Thou dearest heart!” said he; and she reached out her dainty gloved hand and took his within her slender fingers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Which, in Somewhat Indelicate Eavesdropping Fashion, hovers about a Trysting-Place, and Scandalously Repeats a Private Conversation_ In the wintry twilight that came hazing softly down upon the city, and cast its dusky shadow over St. James’s Park, sat Noll on a bench, and by his side was Betty Modeyne.
hoversverbUS /ˈhʌvərz/
third-person singular of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading _Which, in Somewhat Indelicate Eavesdropping Fashion, hovers about a Trysting-Place, and Scandalously Repeats a Private Conversation_ In the wintry twilight that came hazing softly down upon the city, and cast its dusky shadow over St. James’s Park, sat Noll on a bench, and by his side was Betty Modeyne.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am glad to be alive--for you feed my eyes with dreams of you and my senses with the fragrance of you.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Which, in Somewhat Indelicate Eavesdropping Fashion, hovers about a Trysting-Place, and Scandalously Repeats a Private Conversation_ In the wintry twilight that came hazing softly down upon the city, and cast its dusky shadow over St. James’s Park, sat Noll on a bench, and by his side was Betty Modeyne.
IndelicateadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdelɪkət/
in violation of good taste even verging on the indecent
From this reading _Which, in Somewhat Indelicate Eavesdropping Fashion, hovers about a Trysting-Place, and Scandalously Repeats a Private Conversation_ In the wintry twilight that came hazing softly down upon the city, and cast its dusky shadow over St. James’s Park, sat Noll on a bench, and by his side was Betty Modeyne.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Betty,” said he, “you have brought delight to me again--the day and night are full of song and all the world is grown musical--you paint the very greys of life with colour.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading _Which, in Somewhat Indelicate Eavesdropping Fashion, hovers about a Trysting-Place, and Scandalously Repeats a Private Conversation_ In the wintry twilight that came hazing softly down upon the city, and cast its dusky shadow over St. James’s Park, sat Noll on a bench, and by his side was Betty Modeyne.
James'snounUS /ˈdʒeɪmzɪz/
possessive form of “james” — a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading _Which, in Somewhat Indelicate Eavesdropping Fashion, hovers about a Trysting-Place, and Scandalously Repeats a Private Conversation_ In the wintry twilight that came hazing softly down upon the city, and cast its dusky shadow over St. James’s Park, sat Noll on a bench, and by his side was Betty Modeyne.
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading He sat stooped forward, elbow on knee, chin in hand, and gazed at the girl’s face lovingly.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “Betty,” said he, “you have brought delight to me again--the day and night are full of song and all the world is grown musical--you paint the very greys of life with colour.
lovinglyadverbUS /ˈlʌvɪŋli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading He sat stooped forward, elbow on knee, chin in hand, and gazed at the girl’s face lovingly.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Betty,” said he, “you have brought delight to me again--the day and night are full of song and all the world is grown musical--you paint the very greys of life with colour.
Modeyne
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From this reading _Which, in Somewhat Indelicate Eavesdropping Fashion, hovers about a Trysting-Place, and Scandalously Repeats a Private Conversation_ In the wintry twilight that came hazing softly down upon the city, and cast its dusky shadow over St. James’s Park, sat Noll on a bench, and by his side was Betty Modeyne.
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading “Betty,” said he, “you have brought delight to me again--the day and night are full of song and all the world is grown musical--you paint the very greys of life with colour.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I am glad to be alive--for you feed my eyes with dreams of you and my senses with the fragrance of you.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “Betty,” said he, “you have brought delight to me again--the day and night are full of song and all the world is grown musical--you paint the very greys of life with colour.
Noll
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From this reading _Which, in Somewhat Indelicate Eavesdropping Fashion, hovers about a Trysting-Place, and Scandalously Repeats a Private Conversation_ In the wintry twilight that came hazing softly down upon the city, and cast its dusky shadow over St. James’s Park, sat Noll on a bench, and by his side was Betty Modeyne.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Betty,” said he, “you have brought delight to me again--the day and night are full of song and all the world is grown musical--you paint the very greys of life with colour.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Which, in Somewhat Indelicate Eavesdropping Fashion, hovers about a Trysting-Place, and Scandalously Repeats a Private Conversation_ In the wintry twilight that came hazing softly down upon the city, and cast its dusky shadow over St. James’s Park, sat Noll on a bench, and by his side was Betty Modeyne.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Thou dearest heart!” said he; and she reached out her dainty gloved hand and took his within her slender fingers.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading _Which, in Somewhat Indelicate Eavesdropping Fashion, hovers about a Trysting-Place, and Scandalously Repeats a Private Conversation_ In the wintry twilight that came hazing softly down upon the city, and cast its dusky shadow over St. James’s Park, sat Noll on a bench, and by his side was Betty Modeyne.
paintverbUS /peɪnt/
make a painting
From this reading “Betty,” said he, “you have brought delight to me again--the day and night are full of song and all the world is grown musical--you paint the very greys of life with colour.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading _Which, in Somewhat Indelicate Eavesdropping Fashion, hovers about a Trysting-Place, and Scandalously Repeats a Private Conversation_ In the wintry twilight that came hazing softly down upon the city, and cast its dusky shadow over St. James’s Park, sat Noll on a bench, and by his side was Betty Modeyne.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading _Which, in Somewhat Indelicate Eavesdropping Fashion, hovers about a Trysting-Place, and Scandalously Repeats a Private Conversation_ In the wintry twilight that came hazing softly down upon the city, and cast its dusky shadow over St. James’s Park, sat Noll on a bench, and by his side was Betty Modeyne.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading “Thou dearest heart!” said he; and she reached out her dainty gloved hand and took his within her slender fingers.
RepeatsnounUS /rɪˈpiːts/
plural of “repeat” — an event that repeats
From this reading _Which, in Somewhat Indelicate Eavesdropping Fashion, hovers about a Trysting-Place, and Scandalously Repeats a Private Conversation_ In the wintry twilight that came hazing softly down upon the city, and cast its dusky shadow over St. James’s Park, sat Noll on a bench, and by his side was Betty Modeyne.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Thou dearest heart!” said he; and she reached out her dainty gloved hand and took his within her slender fingers.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading _Which, in Somewhat Indelicate Eavesdropping Fashion, hovers about a Trysting-Place, and Scandalously Repeats a Private Conversation_ In the wintry twilight that came hazing softly down upon the city, and cast its dusky shadow over St. James’s Park, sat Noll on a bench, and by his side was Betty Modeyne.
Scandalouslyadverb
in a scandalous manner
From this reading _Which, in Somewhat Indelicate Eavesdropping Fashion, hovers about a Trysting-Place, and Scandalously Repeats a Private Conversation_ In the wintry twilight that came hazing softly down upon the city, and cast its dusky shadow over St. James’s Park, sat Noll on a bench, and by his side was Betty Modeyne.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading I am glad to be alive--for you feed my eyes with dreams of you and my senses with the fragrance of you.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading _Which, in Somewhat Indelicate Eavesdropping Fashion, hovers about a Trysting-Place, and Scandalously Repeats a Private Conversation_ In the wintry twilight that came hazing softly down upon the city, and cast its dusky shadow over St. James’s Park, sat Noll on a bench, and by his side was Betty Modeyne.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Thou dearest heart!” said he; and she reached out her dainty gloved hand and took his within her slender fingers.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading _Which, in Somewhat Indelicate Eavesdropping Fashion, hovers about a Trysting-Place, and Scandalously Repeats a Private Conversation_ In the wintry twilight that came hazing softly down upon the city, and cast its dusky shadow over St. James’s Park, sat Noll on a bench, and by his side was Betty Modeyne.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading “Thou dearest heart!” said he; and she reached out her dainty gloved hand and took his within her slender fingers.
with low volume
From this reading _Which, in Somewhat Indelicate Eavesdropping Fashion, hovers about a Trysting-Place, and Scandalously Repeats a Private Conversation_ In the wintry twilight that came hazing softly down upon the city, and cast its dusky shadow over St. James’s Park, sat Noll on a bench, and by his side was Betty Modeyne.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading _Which, in Somewhat Indelicate Eavesdropping Fashion, hovers about a Trysting-Place, and Scandalously Repeats a Private Conversation_ In the wintry twilight that came hazing softly down upon the city, and cast its dusky shadow over St. James’s Park, sat Noll on a bench, and by his side was Betty Modeyne.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading “Betty,” said he, “you have brought delight to me again--the day and night are full of song and all the world is grown musical--you paint the very greys of life with colour.
St
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From this reading _Which, in Somewhat Indelicate Eavesdropping Fashion, hovers about a Trysting-Place, and Scandalously Repeats a Private Conversation_ In the wintry twilight that came hazing softly down upon the city, and cast its dusky shadow over St. James’s Park, sat Noll on a bench, and by his side was Betty Modeyne.
stoopedadjectiveUS /stuːpt/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading He sat stooped forward, elbow on knee, chin in hand, and gazed at the girl’s face lovingly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Which, in Somewhat Indelicate Eavesdropping Fashion, hovers about a Trysting-Place, and Scandalously Repeats a Private Conversation_ In the wintry twilight that came hazing softly down upon the city, and cast its dusky shadow over St. James’s Park, sat Noll on a bench, and by his side was Betty Modeyne.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Which, in Somewhat Indelicate Eavesdropping Fashion, hovers about a Trysting-Place, and Scandalously Repeats a Private Conversation_ In the wintry twilight that came hazing softly down upon the city, and cast its dusky shadow over St. James’s Park, sat Noll on a bench, and by his side was Betty Modeyne.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading “Thou dearest heart!” said he; and she reached out her dainty gloved hand and took his within her slender fingers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Betty,” said he, “you have brought delight to me again--the day and night are full of song and all the world is grown musical--you paint the very greys of life with colour.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading “Thou dearest heart!” said he; and she reached out her dainty gloved hand and took his within her slender fingers.
Trysting-Place
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From this reading _Which, in Somewhat Indelicate Eavesdropping Fashion, hovers about a Trysting-Place, and Scandalously Repeats a Private Conversation_ In the wintry twilight that came hazing softly down upon the city, and cast its dusky shadow over St. James’s Park, sat Noll on a bench, and by his side was Betty Modeyne.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading _Which, in Somewhat Indelicate Eavesdropping Fashion, hovers about a Trysting-Place, and Scandalously Repeats a Private Conversation_ In the wintry twilight that came hazing softly down upon the city, and cast its dusky shadow over St. James’s Park, sat Noll on a bench, and by his side was Betty Modeyne.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading _Which, in Somewhat Indelicate Eavesdropping Fashion, hovers about a Trysting-Place, and Scandalously Repeats a Private Conversation_ In the wintry twilight that came hazing softly down upon the city, and cast its dusky shadow over St. James’s Park, sat Noll on a bench, and by his side was Betty Modeyne.
precisely as stated
From this reading “Betty,” said he, “you have brought delight to me again--the day and night are full of song and all the world is grown musical--you paint the very greys of life with colour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Which, in Somewhat Indelicate Eavesdropping Fashion, hovers about a Trysting-Place, and Scandalously Repeats a Private Conversation_ In the wintry twilight that came hazing softly down upon the city, and cast its dusky shadow over St. James’s Park, sat Noll on a bench, and by his side was Betty Modeyne.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Which, in Somewhat Indelicate Eavesdropping Fashion, hovers about a Trysting-Place, and Scandalously Repeats a Private Conversation_ In the wintry twilight that came hazing softly down upon the city, and cast its dusky shadow over St. James’s Park, sat Noll on a bench, and by his side was Betty Modeyne.
wintryadjectiveUS /ˈwɪntri/
characteristic of or occurring in winter
From this reading _Which, in Somewhat Indelicate Eavesdropping Fashion, hovers about a Trysting-Place, and Scandalously Repeats a Private Conversation_ In the wintry twilight that came hazing softly down upon the city, and cast its dusky shadow over St. James’s Park, sat Noll on a bench, and by his side was Betty Modeyne.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Betty,” said he, “you have brought delight to me again--the day and night are full of song and all the world is grown musical--you paint the very greys of life with colour.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading “Thou dearest heart!” said he; and she reached out her dainty gloved hand and took his within her slender fingers.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading “Betty,” said he, “you have brought delight to me again--the day and night are full of song and all the world is grown musical--you paint the very greys of life with colour.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Betty,” said he, “you have brought delight to me again--the day and night are full of song and all the world is grown musical--you paint the very greys of life with colour.
