Chapter X

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

From this reading A Rehearsal SCENE I, Act IV., of the "Merchant of Venice" was on for rehearsal and mutilation at the home of Mrs. Tweedie by a cast whose performance assured a treat for the people of Manville.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading When the hour appointed for the rehearsal came, Miss Sawyer--at a previous meeting appointed stage-directress--was bustling about arranging chairs and table in an effort to make Mrs. Tweedie's parlour resemble a court of justice in Venice.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading A Rehearsal SCENE I, Act IV., of the "Merchant of Venice" was on for rehearsal and mutilation at the home of Mrs. Tweedie by a cast whose performance assured a treat for the people of Manville.

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

From this reading When the hour appointed for the rehearsal came, Miss Sawyer--at a previous meeting appointed stage-directress--was bustling about arranging chairs and table in an effort to make Mrs. Tweedie's parlour resemble a court of justice in Venice.

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

From this reading A Rehearsal SCENE I, Act IV., of the "Merchant of Venice" was on for rehearsal and mutilation at the home of Mrs. Tweedie by a cast whose performance assured a treat for the people of Manville.

subject to appointment

From this reading When the hour appointed for the rehearsal came, Miss Sawyer--at a previous meeting appointed stage-directress--was bustling about arranging chairs and table in an effort to make Mrs. Tweedie's parlour resemble a court of justice in Venice.

the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music

From this reading When the hour appointed for the rehearsal came, Miss Sawyer--at a previous meeting appointed stage-directress--was bustling about arranging chairs and table in an effort to make Mrs. Tweedie's parlour resemble a court of justice in Venice.

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

From this reading When she had completed her work, the room looked as though house-cleaning was in progress.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading A Rehearsal SCENE I, Act IV., of the "Merchant of Venice" was on for rehearsal and mutilation at the home of Mrs. Tweedie by a cast whose performance assured a treat for the people of Manville.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A Rehearsal SCENE I, Act IV., of the "Merchant of Venice" was on for rehearsal and mutilation at the home of Mrs. Tweedie by a cast whose performance assured a treat for the people of Manville.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Early that morning Mrs. Tweedie, having in mind the domestic friction which had been displayed at the first meeting of the club, and desiring to prevent the possibility of its recurrence, had sent her husband on a long errand, given Dora permission to visit a cousin, and urged Tommy to spend the day in the woods.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading While this was being done, the ladies who had parts in the scene huddled in the front hall, and chatted in subdued tones.

full of energetic and noisy activity

From this reading When the hour appointed for the rehearsal came, Miss Sawyer--at a previous meeting appointed stage-directress--was bustling about arranging chairs and table in an effort to make Mrs. Tweedie's parlour resemble a court of justice in Venice.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A Rehearsal SCENE I, Act IV., of the "Merchant of Venice" was on for rehearsal and mutilation at the home of Mrs. Tweedie by a cast whose performance assured a treat for the people of Manville.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading When the hour appointed for the rehearsal came, Miss Sawyer--at a previous meeting appointed stage-directress--was bustling about arranging chairs and table in an effort to make Mrs. Tweedie's parlour resemble a court of justice in Venice.

put or send forth

From this reading A Rehearsal SCENE I, Act IV., of the "Merchant of Venice" was on for rehearsal and mutilation at the home of Mrs. Tweedie by a cast whose performance assured a treat for the people of Manville.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading When the hour appointed for the rehearsal came, Miss Sawyer--at a previous meeting appointed stage-directress--was bustling about arranging chairs and table in an effort to make Mrs. Tweedie's parlour resemble a court of justice in Venice.

inflected form of “chat” — talk socially without exchanging too much information

From this reading While this was being done, the ladies who had parts in the scene huddled in the front hall, and chatted in subdued tones.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading Early that morning Mrs. Tweedie, having in mind the domestic friction which had been displayed at the first meeting of the club, and desiring to prevent the possibility of its recurrence, had sent her husband on a long errand, given Dora permission to visit a cousin, and urged Tommy to spend the day in the woods.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading When she had completed her work, the room looked as though house-cleaning was in progress.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading When the hour appointed for the rehearsal came, Miss Sawyer--at a previous meeting appointed stage-directress--was bustling about arranging chairs and table in an effort to make Mrs. Tweedie's parlour resemble a court of justice in Venice.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading Early that morning Mrs. Tweedie, having in mind the domestic friction which had been displayed at the first meeting of the club, and desiring to prevent the possibility of its recurrence, had sent her husband on a long errand, given Dora permission to visit a cousin, and urged Tommy to spend the day in the woods.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Early that morning Mrs. Tweedie, having in mind the domestic friction which had been displayed at the first meeting of the club, and desiring to prevent the possibility of its recurrence, had sent her husband on a long errand, given Dora permission to visit a cousin, and urged Tommy to spend the day in the woods.

-ing form of “desire” — feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading Early that morning Mrs. Tweedie, having in mind the domestic friction which had been displayed at the first meeting of the club, and desiring to prevent the possibility of its recurrence, had sent her husband on a long errand, given Dora permission to visit a cousin, and urged Tommy to spend the day in the woods.

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading Early that morning Mrs. Tweedie, having in mind the domestic friction which had been displayed at the first meeting of the club, and desiring to prevent the possibility of its recurrence, had sent her husband on a long errand, given Dora permission to visit a cousin, and urged Tommy to spend the day in the woods.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading Early that morning Mrs. Tweedie, having in mind the domestic friction which had been displayed at the first meeting of the club, and desiring to prevent the possibility of its recurrence, had sent her husband on a long errand, given Dora permission to visit a cousin, and urged Tommy to spend the day in the woods.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading While this was being done, the ladies who had parts in the scene huddled in the front hall, and chatted in subdued tones.

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

From this reading Early that morning Mrs. Tweedie, having in mind the domestic friction which had been displayed at the first meeting of the club, and desiring to prevent the possibility of its recurrence, had sent her husband on a long errand, given Dora permission to visit a cousin, and urged Tommy to spend the day in the woods.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Early that morning Mrs. Tweedie, having in mind the domestic friction which had been displayed at the first meeting of the club, and desiring to prevent the possibility of its recurrence, had sent her husband on a long errand, given Dora permission to visit a cousin, and urged Tommy to spend the day in the woods.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading When the hour appointed for the rehearsal came, Miss Sawyer--at a previous meeting appointed stage-directress--was bustling about arranging chairs and table in an effort to make Mrs. Tweedie's parlour resemble a court of justice in Venice.

a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission

From this reading Early that morning Mrs. Tweedie, having in mind the domestic friction which had been displayed at the first meeting of the club, and desiring to prevent the possibility of its recurrence, had sent her husband on a long errand, given Dora permission to visit a cousin, and urged Tommy to spend the day in the woods.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Early that morning Mrs. Tweedie, having in mind the domestic friction which had been displayed at the first meeting of the club, and desiring to prevent the possibility of its recurrence, had sent her husband on a long errand, given Dora permission to visit a cousin, and urged Tommy to spend the day in the woods.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A Rehearsal SCENE I, Act IV., of the "Merchant of Venice" was on for rehearsal and mutilation at the home of Mrs. Tweedie by a cast whose performance assured a treat for the people of Manville.

a state of conflict between persons

From this reading Early that morning Mrs. Tweedie, having in mind the domestic friction which had been displayed at the first meeting of the club, and desiring to prevent the possibility of its recurrence, had sent her husband on a long errand, given Dora permission to visit a cousin, and urged Tommy to spend the day in the woods.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading While this was being done, the ladies who had parts in the scene huddled in the front hall, and chatted in subdued tones.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Early that morning Mrs. Tweedie, having in mind the domestic friction which had been displayed at the first meeting of the club, and desiring to prevent the possibility of its recurrence, had sent her husband on a long errand, given Dora permission to visit a cousin, and urged Tommy to spend the day in the woods.

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

From this reading Early that morning Mrs. Tweedie, having in mind the domestic friction which had been displayed at the first meeting of the club, and desiring to prevent the possibility of its recurrence, had sent her husband on a long errand, given Dora permission to visit a cousin, and urged Tommy to spend the day in the woods.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading While this was being done, the ladies who had parts in the scene huddled in the front hall, and chatted in subdued tones.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Early that morning Mrs. Tweedie, having in mind the domestic friction which had been displayed at the first meeting of the club, and desiring to prevent the possibility of its recurrence, had sent her husband on a long errand, given Dora permission to visit a cousin, and urged Tommy to spend the day in the woods.

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

From this reading Early that morning Mrs. Tweedie, having in mind the domestic friction which had been displayed at the first meeting of the club, and desiring to prevent the possibility of its recurrence, had sent her husband on a long errand, given Dora permission to visit a cousin, and urged Tommy to spend the day in the woods.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading A Rehearsal SCENE I, Act IV., of the "Merchant of Venice" was on for rehearsal and mutilation at the home of Mrs. Tweedie by a cast whose performance assured a treat for the people of Manville.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading When the hour appointed for the rehearsal came, Miss Sawyer--at a previous meeting appointed stage-directress--was bustling about arranging chairs and table in an effort to make Mrs. Tweedie's parlour resemble a court of justice in Venice.

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

From this reading When she had completed her work, the room looked as though house-cleaning was in progress.

crowded or massed together

From this reading While this was being done, the ladies who had parts in the scene huddled in the front hall, and chatted in subdued tones.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Early that morning Mrs. Tweedie, having in mind the domestic friction which had been displayed at the first meeting of the club, and desiring to prevent the possibility of its recurrence, had sent her husband on a long errand, given Dora permission to visit a cousin, and urged Tommy to spend the day in the woods.

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

From this reading A Rehearsal SCENE I, Act IV., of the "Merchant of Venice" was on for rehearsal and mutilation at the home of Mrs. Tweedie by a cast whose performance assured a treat for the people of Manville.

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

From this reading Early that morning Mrs. Tweedie, having in mind the domestic friction which had been displayed at the first meeting of the club, and desiring to prevent the possibility of its recurrence, had sent her husband on a long errand, given Dora permission to visit a cousin, and urged Tommy to spend the day in the woods.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Early that morning Mrs. Tweedie, having in mind the domestic friction which had been displayed at the first meeting of the club, and desiring to prevent the possibility of its recurrence, had sent her husband on a long errand, given Dora permission to visit a cousin, and urged Tommy to spend the day in the woods.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading A Rehearsal SCENE I, Act IV., of the "Merchant of Venice" was on for rehearsal and mutilation at the home of Mrs. Tweedie by a cast whose performance assured a treat for the people of Manville.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading When the hour appointed for the rehearsal came, Miss Sawyer--at a previous meeting appointed stage-directress--was bustling about arranging chairs and table in an effort to make Mrs. Tweedie's parlour resemble a court of justice in Venice.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading While this was being done, the ladies who had parts in the scene huddled in the front hall, and chatted in subdued tones.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Early that morning Mrs. Tweedie, having in mind the domestic friction which had been displayed at the first meeting of the club, and desiring to prevent the possibility of its recurrence, had sent her husband on a long errand, given Dora permission to visit a cousin, and urged Tommy to spend the day in the woods.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading When she had completed her work, the room looked as though house-cleaning was in progress.

engage in

From this reading When the hour appointed for the rehearsal came, Miss Sawyer--at a previous meeting appointed stage-directress--was bustling about arranging chairs and table in an effort to make Mrs. Tweedie's parlour resemble a court of justice in Venice.

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

From this reading A Rehearsal SCENE I, Act IV., of the "Merchant of Venice" was on for rehearsal and mutilation at the home of Mrs. Tweedie by a cast whose performance assured a treat for the people of Manville.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading Early that morning Mrs. Tweedie, having in mind the domestic friction which had been displayed at the first meeting of the club, and desiring to prevent the possibility of its recurrence, had sent her husband on a long errand, given Dora permission to visit a cousin, and urged Tommy to spend the day in the woods.

A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.

From this reading A Rehearsal SCENE I, Act IV., of the "Merchant of Venice" was on for rehearsal and mutilation at the home of Mrs. Tweedie by a cast whose performance assured a treat for the people of Manville.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Early that morning Mrs. Tweedie, having in mind the domestic friction which had been displayed at the first meeting of the club, and desiring to prevent the possibility of its recurrence, had sent her husband on a long errand, given Dora permission to visit a cousin, and urged Tommy to spend the day in the woods.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading When the hour appointed for the rehearsal came, Miss Sawyer--at a previous meeting appointed stage-directress--was bustling about arranging chairs and table in an effort to make Mrs. Tweedie's parlour resemble a court of justice in Venice.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Early that morning Mrs. Tweedie, having in mind the domestic friction which had been displayed at the first meeting of the club, and desiring to prevent the possibility of its recurrence, had sent her husband on a long errand, given Dora permission to visit a cousin, and urged Tommy to spend the day in the woods.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading A Rehearsal SCENE I, Act IV., of the "Merchant of Venice" was on for rehearsal and mutilation at the home of Mrs. Tweedie by a cast whose performance assured a treat for the people of Manville.

an injury that causes disfigurement or that deprives you of a limb or other important body part

From this reading A Rehearsal SCENE I, Act IV., of the "Merchant of Venice" was on for rehearsal and mutilation at the home of Mrs. Tweedie by a cast whose performance assured a treat for the people of Manville.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A Rehearsal SCENE I, Act IV., of the "Merchant of Venice" was on for rehearsal and mutilation at the home of Mrs. Tweedie by a cast whose performance assured a treat for the people of Manville.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A Rehearsal SCENE I, Act IV., of the "Merchant of Venice" was on for rehearsal and mutilation at the home of Mrs. Tweedie by a cast whose performance assured a treat for the people of Manville.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading When the hour appointed for the rehearsal came, Miss Sawyer--at a previous meeting appointed stage-directress--was bustling about arranging chairs and table in an effort to make Mrs. Tweedie's parlour resemble a court of justice in Venice.

the local environment

From this reading While this was being done, the ladies who had parts in the scene huddled in the front hall, and chatted in subdued tones.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading A Rehearsal SCENE I, Act IV., of the "Merchant of Venice" was on for rehearsal and mutilation at the home of Mrs. Tweedie by a cast whose performance assured a treat for the people of Manville.

a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading A Rehearsal SCENE I, Act IV., of the "Merchant of Venice" was on for rehearsal and mutilation at the home of Mrs. Tweedie by a cast whose performance assured a treat for the people of Manville.

approval to do something

From this reading Early that morning Mrs. Tweedie, having in mind the domestic friction which had been displayed at the first meeting of the club, and desiring to prevent the possibility of its recurrence, had sent her husband on a long errand, given Dora permission to visit a cousin, and urged Tommy to spend the day in the woods.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading Early that morning Mrs. Tweedie, having in mind the domestic friction which had been displayed at the first meeting of the club, and desiring to prevent the possibility of its recurrence, had sent her husband on a long errand, given Dora permission to visit a cousin, and urged Tommy to spend the day in the woods.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading Early that morning Mrs. Tweedie, having in mind the domestic friction which had been displayed at the first meeting of the club, and desiring to prevent the possibility of its recurrence, had sent her husband on a long errand, given Dora permission to visit a cousin, and urged Tommy to spend the day in the woods.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading When the hour appointed for the rehearsal came, Miss Sawyer--at a previous meeting appointed stage-directress--was bustling about arranging chairs and table in an effort to make Mrs. Tweedie's parlour resemble a court of justice in Venice.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading When she had completed her work, the room looked as though house-cleaning was in progress.

happening again (especially at regular intervals)

From this reading Early that morning Mrs. Tweedie, having in mind the domestic friction which had been displayed at the first meeting of the club, and desiring to prevent the possibility of its recurrence, had sent her husband on a long errand, given Dora permission to visit a cousin, and urged Tommy to spend the day in the woods.

a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)

From this reading A Rehearsal SCENE I, Act IV., of the "Merchant of Venice" was on for rehearsal and mutilation at the home of Mrs. Tweedie by a cast whose performance assured a treat for the people of Manville.

appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading When the hour appointed for the rehearsal came, Miss Sawyer--at a previous meeting appointed stage-directress--was bustling about arranging chairs and table in an effort to make Mrs. Tweedie's parlour resemble a court of justice in Venice.

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

From this reading When she had completed her work, the room looked as though house-cleaning was in progress.

one who is employed to saw wood

From this reading When the hour appointed for the rehearsal came, Miss Sawyer--at a previous meeting appointed stage-directress--was bustling about arranging chairs and table in an effort to make Mrs. Tweedie's parlour resemble a court of justice in Venice.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading A Rehearsal SCENE I, Act IV., of the "Merchant of Venice" was on for rehearsal and mutilation at the home of Mrs. Tweedie by a cast whose performance assured a treat for the people of Manville.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Early that morning Mrs. Tweedie, having in mind the domestic friction which had been displayed at the first meeting of the club, and desiring to prevent the possibility of its recurrence, had sent her husband on a long errand, given Dora permission to visit a cousin, and urged Tommy to spend the day in the woods.

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

From this reading When she had completed her work, the room looked as though house-cleaning was in progress.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading Early that morning Mrs. Tweedie, having in mind the domestic friction which had been displayed at the first meeting of the club, and desiring to prevent the possibility of its recurrence, had sent her husband on a long errand, given Dora permission to visit a cousin, and urged Tommy to spend the day in the woods.

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

From this reading When the hour appointed for the rehearsal came, Miss Sawyer--at a previous meeting appointed stage-directress--was bustling about arranging chairs and table in an effort to make Mrs. Tweedie's parlour resemble a court of justice in Venice.

in a softened tone

From this reading While this was being done, the ladies who had parts in the scene huddled in the front hall, and chatted in subdued tones.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading When the hour appointed for the rehearsal came, Miss Sawyer--at a previous meeting appointed stage-directress--was bustling about arranging chairs and table in an effort to make Mrs. Tweedie's parlour resemble a court of justice in Venice.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Early that morning Mrs. Tweedie, having in mind the domestic friction which had been displayed at the first meeting of the club, and desiring to prevent the possibility of its recurrence, had sent her husband on a long errand, given Dora permission to visit a cousin, and urged Tommy to spend the day in the woods.

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

From this reading A Rehearsal SCENE I, Act IV., of the "Merchant of Venice" was on for rehearsal and mutilation at the home of Mrs. Tweedie by a cast whose performance assured a treat for the people of Manville.

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

From this reading While this was being done, the ladies who had parts in the scene huddled in the front hall, and chatted in subdued tones.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading When she had completed her work, the room looked as though house-cleaning was in progress.

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

From this reading Early that morning Mrs. Tweedie, having in mind the domestic friction which had been displayed at the first meeting of the club, and desiring to prevent the possibility of its recurrence, had sent her husband on a long errand, given Dora permission to visit a cousin, and urged Tommy to spend the day in the woods.

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

From this reading Early that morning Mrs. Tweedie, having in mind the domestic friction which had been displayed at the first meeting of the club, and desiring to prevent the possibility of its recurrence, had sent her husband on a long errand, given Dora permission to visit a cousin, and urged Tommy to spend the day in the woods.

plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice

From this reading While this was being done, the ladies who had parts in the scene huddled in the front hall, and chatted in subdued tones.

interact in a certain way

From this reading A Rehearsal SCENE I, Act IV., of the "Merchant of Venice" was on for rehearsal and mutilation at the home of Mrs. Tweedie by a cast whose performance assured a treat for the people of Manville.

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

From this reading A Rehearsal SCENE I, Act IV., of the "Merchant of Venice" was on for rehearsal and mutilation at the home of Mrs. Tweedie by a cast whose performance assured a treat for the people of Manville.

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

From this reading When the hour appointed for the rehearsal came, Miss Sawyer--at a previous meeting appointed stage-directress--was bustling about arranging chairs and table in an effort to make Mrs. Tweedie's parlour resemble a court of justice in Venice.

past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading Early that morning Mrs. Tweedie, having in mind the domestic friction which had been displayed at the first meeting of the club, and desiring to prevent the possibility of its recurrence, had sent her husband on a long errand, given Dora permission to visit a cousin, and urged Tommy to spend the day in the woods.

the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction

From this reading A Rehearsal SCENE I, Act IV., of the "Merchant of Venice" was on for rehearsal and mutilation at the home of Mrs. Tweedie by a cast whose performance assured a treat for the people of Manville.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Early that morning Mrs. Tweedie, having in mind the domestic friction which had been displayed at the first meeting of the club, and desiring to prevent the possibility of its recurrence, had sent her husband on a long errand, given Dora permission to visit a cousin, and urged Tommy to spend the day in the woods.

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

From this reading A Rehearsal SCENE I, Act IV., of the "Merchant of Venice" was on for rehearsal and mutilation at the home of Mrs. Tweedie by a cast whose performance assured a treat for the people of Manville.

at the time that

From this reading When the hour appointed for the rehearsal came, Miss Sawyer--at a previous meeting appointed stage-directress--was bustling about arranging chairs and table in an effort to make Mrs. Tweedie's parlour resemble a court of justice in Venice.

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

From this reading Early that morning Mrs. Tweedie, having in mind the domestic friction which had been displayed at the first meeting of the club, and desiring to prevent the possibility of its recurrence, had sent her husband on a long errand, given Dora permission to visit a cousin, and urged Tommy to spend the day in the woods.

during the time that

From this reading While this was being done, the ladies who had parts in the scene huddled in the front hall, and chatted in subdued tones.

which person or people

From this reading While this was being done, the ladies who had parts in the scene huddled in the front hall, and chatted in subdued tones.

belonging to which person

From this reading A Rehearsal SCENE I, Act IV., of the "Merchant of Venice" was on for rehearsal and mutilation at the home of Mrs. Tweedie by a cast whose performance assured a treat for the people of Manville.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Early that morning Mrs. Tweedie, having in mind the domestic friction which had been displayed at the first meeting of the club, and desiring to prevent the possibility of its recurrence, had sent her husband on a long errand, given Dora permission to visit a cousin, and urged Tommy to spend the day in the woods.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading When she had completed her work, the room looked as though house-cleaning was in progress.