AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NIGHT WITH DURDLES When Mr. Sapsea has nothing better to do, towards evening, and finds the contemplation of his own profundity becoming a little monotonous in spite of the vastness of the subject, he often takes an airing in the Cathedral Close and thereabout.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading He likes to pass the churchyard with a swelling air of proprietorship, and to encourage in his breast a sort of benignant-landlord feeling, in that he has been bountiful towards that meritorious tenant, Mrs. Sapsea, and has publicly given her a prize.
airingnounUS /ˈerɪŋ/
the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate
From this reading A NIGHT WITH DURDLES When Mr. Sapsea has nothing better to do, towards evening, and finds the contemplation of his own profundity becoming a little monotonous in spite of the vastness of the subject, he often takes an airing in the Cathedral Close and thereabout.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A NIGHT WITH DURDLES When Mr. Sapsea has nothing better to do, towards evening, and finds the contemplation of his own profundity becoming a little monotonous in spite of the vastness of the subject, he often takes an airing in the Cathedral Close and thereabout.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A NIGHT WITH DURDLES When Mr. Sapsea has nothing better to do, towards evening, and finds the contemplation of his own profundity becoming a little monotonous in spite of the vastness of the subject, he often takes an airing in the Cathedral Close and thereabout.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Should he meet a stranger coming from the churchyard with a quick step, he is morally convinced that the stranger is “with a blush retiring,” as monumentally directed.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Mr. Sapsea’s importance has received enhancement, for he has become Mayor of Cloisterham.
becomingadjectiveUS /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/
according with custom or propriety
From this reading A NIGHT WITH DURDLES When Mr. Sapsea has nothing better to do, towards evening, and finds the contemplation of his own profundity becoming a little monotonous in spite of the vastness of the subject, he often takes an airing in the Cathedral Close and thereabout.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He likes to pass the churchyard with a swelling air of proprietorship, and to encourage in his breast a sort of benignant-landlord feeling, in that he has been bountiful towards that meritorious tenant, Mrs. Sapsea, and has publicly given her a prize.
benignant-landlord
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From this reading He likes to pass the churchyard with a swelling air of proprietorship, and to encourage in his breast a sort of benignant-landlord feeling, in that he has been bountiful towards that meritorious tenant, Mrs. Sapsea, and has publicly given her a prize.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading A NIGHT WITH DURDLES When Mr. Sapsea has nothing better to do, towards evening, and finds the contemplation of his own profundity becoming a little monotonous in spite of the vastness of the subject, he often takes an airing in the Cathedral Close and thereabout.
blushverbUS /blʌʃ/
turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading Should he meet a stranger coming from the churchyard with a quick step, he is morally convinced that the stranger is “with a blush retiring,” as monumentally directed.
bountifuladjectiveUS /ˈbaʊntɪfəl/
given or giving freely
From this reading He likes to pass the churchyard with a swelling air of proprietorship, and to encourage in his breast a sort of benignant-landlord feeling, in that he has been bountiful towards that meritorious tenant, Mrs. Sapsea, and has publicly given her a prize.
breastnounUS /brest/
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading He likes to pass the churchyard with a swelling air of proprietorship, and to encourage in his breast a sort of benignant-landlord feeling, in that he has been bountiful towards that meritorious tenant, Mrs. Sapsea, and has publicly given her a prize.
CathedralnounUS /kəˈθiːdrəl/
any large and important church
From this reading A NIGHT WITH DURDLES When Mr. Sapsea has nothing better to do, towards evening, and finds the contemplation of his own profundity becoming a little monotonous in spite of the vastness of the subject, he often takes an airing in the Cathedral Close and thereabout.
churchyardnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃjɑːrd/
the yard associated with a church
From this reading He likes to pass the churchyard with a swelling air of proprietorship, and to encourage in his breast a sort of benignant-landlord feeling, in that he has been bountiful towards that meritorious tenant, Mrs. Sapsea, and has publicly given her a prize.
Cloisterham
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From this reading Mr. Sapsea’s importance has received enhancement, for he has become Mayor of Cloisterham.
CloseadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading A NIGHT WITH DURDLES When Mr. Sapsea has nothing better to do, towards evening, and finds the contemplation of his own profundity becoming a little monotonous in spite of the vastness of the subject, he often takes an airing in the Cathedral Close and thereabout.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Should he meet a stranger coming from the churchyard with a quick step, he is morally convinced that the stranger is “with a blush retiring,” as monumentally directed.
contemplationnounUS /ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃən/
a long and thoughtful observation
From this reading A NIGHT WITH DURDLES When Mr. Sapsea has nothing better to do, towards evening, and finds the contemplation of his own profundity becoming a little monotonous in spite of the vastness of the subject, he often takes an airing in the Cathedral Close and thereabout.
convincedadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪnst/
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading Should he meet a stranger coming from the churchyard with a quick step, he is morally convinced that the stranger is “with a blush retiring,” as monumentally directed.
directedadjectiveUS /dərˈektəd/
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading Should he meet a stranger coming from the churchyard with a quick step, he is morally convinced that the stranger is “with a blush retiring,” as monumentally directed.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading A NIGHT WITH DURDLES When Mr. Sapsea has nothing better to do, towards evening, and finds the contemplation of his own profundity becoming a little monotonous in spite of the vastness of the subject, he often takes an airing in the Cathedral Close and thereabout.
DURDLES
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From this reading A NIGHT WITH DURDLES When Mr. Sapsea has nothing better to do, towards evening, and finds the contemplation of his own profundity becoming a little monotonous in spite of the vastness of the subject, he often takes an airing in the Cathedral Close and thereabout.
encourageverbUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒ/
contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading He likes to pass the churchyard with a swelling air of proprietorship, and to encourage in his breast a sort of benignant-landlord feeling, in that he has been bountiful towards that meritorious tenant, Mrs. Sapsea, and has publicly given her a prize.
enhancementnounUS /enˈhænsmənt/
an improvement that makes something more agreeable
From this reading Mr. Sapsea’s importance has received enhancement, for he has become Mayor of Cloisterham.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A NIGHT WITH DURDLES When Mr. Sapsea has nothing better to do, towards evening, and finds the contemplation of his own profundity becoming a little monotonous in spite of the vastness of the subject, he often takes an airing in the Cathedral Close and thereabout.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He likes to see a stray face or two looking in through the railings, and perhaps reading his inscription.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He likes to pass the churchyard with a swelling air of proprietorship, and to encourage in his breast a sort of benignant-landlord feeling, in that he has been bountiful towards that meritorious tenant, Mrs. Sapsea, and has publicly given her a prize.
findsnounUS /faɪndz/
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading A NIGHT WITH DURDLES When Mr. Sapsea has nothing better to do, towards evening, and finds the contemplation of his own profundity becoming a little monotonous in spite of the vastness of the subject, he often takes an airing in the Cathedral Close and thereabout.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Sapsea’s importance has received enhancement, for he has become Mayor of Cloisterham.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Should he meet a stranger coming from the churchyard with a quick step, he is morally convinced that the stranger is “with a blush retiring,” as monumentally directed.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He likes to pass the churchyard with a swelling air of proprietorship, and to encourage in his breast a sort of benignant-landlord feeling, in that he has been bountiful towards that meritorious tenant, Mrs. Sapsea, and has publicly given her a prize.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A NIGHT WITH DURDLES When Mr. Sapsea has nothing better to do, towards evening, and finds the contemplation of his own profundity becoming a little monotonous in spite of the vastness of the subject, he often takes an airing in the Cathedral Close and thereabout.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A NIGHT WITH DURDLES When Mr. Sapsea has nothing better to do, towards evening, and finds the contemplation of his own profundity becoming a little monotonous in spite of the vastness of the subject, he often takes an airing in the Cathedral Close and thereabout.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He likes to pass the churchyard with a swelling air of proprietorship, and to encourage in his breast a sort of benignant-landlord feeling, in that he has been bountiful towards that meritorious tenant, Mrs. Sapsea, and has publicly given her a prize.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A NIGHT WITH DURDLES When Mr. Sapsea has nothing better to do, towards evening, and finds the contemplation of his own profundity becoming a little monotonous in spite of the vastness of the subject, he often takes an airing in the Cathedral Close and thereabout.
importancenounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtəns/
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Mr. Sapsea’s importance has received enhancement, for he has become Mayor of Cloisterham.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A NIGHT WITH DURDLES When Mr. Sapsea has nothing better to do, towards evening, and finds the contemplation of his own profundity becoming a little monotonous in spite of the vastness of the subject, he often takes an airing in the Cathedral Close and thereabout.
inscriptionnounUS /ˌɪnˈskrɪpʃən/
letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something
From this reading He likes to see a stray face or two looking in through the railings, and perhaps reading his inscription.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Should he meet a stranger coming from the churchyard with a quick step, he is morally convinced that the stranger is “with a blush retiring,” as monumentally directed.
likesnounUS /laɪks/
plural of “like” — a similar kind
From this reading He likes to pass the churchyard with a swelling air of proprietorship, and to encourage in his breast a sort of benignant-landlord feeling, in that he has been bountiful towards that meritorious tenant, Mrs. Sapsea, and has publicly given her a prize.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A NIGHT WITH DURDLES When Mr. Sapsea has nothing better to do, towards evening, and finds the contemplation of his own profundity becoming a little monotonous in spite of the vastness of the subject, he often takes an airing in the Cathedral Close and thereabout.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading He likes to see a stray face or two looking in through the railings, and perhaps reading his inscription.
MayornounUS /ˈmeɪər/
the head of a city government
From this reading Mr. Sapsea’s importance has received enhancement, for he has become Mayor of Cloisterham.
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading Should he meet a stranger coming from the churchyard with a quick step, he is morally convinced that the stranger is “with a blush retiring,” as monumentally directed.
meritoriousadjectiveUS /ˌmerəˈtɔːriəs/
deserving reward or praise
From this reading He likes to pass the churchyard with a swelling air of proprietorship, and to encourage in his breast a sort of benignant-landlord feeling, in that he has been bountiful towards that meritorious tenant, Mrs. Sapsea, and has publicly given her a prize.
monotonousadjectiveUS /məˈnɑːtənəs/
tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
From this reading A NIGHT WITH DURDLES When Mr. Sapsea has nothing better to do, towards evening, and finds the contemplation of his own profundity becoming a little monotonous in spite of the vastness of the subject, he often takes an airing in the Cathedral Close and thereabout.
monumentally
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From this reading Should he meet a stranger coming from the churchyard with a quick step, he is morally convinced that the stranger is “with a blush retiring,” as monumentally directed.
morallyadverbUS /ˈmɔːrəli/
with respect to moral principles
From this reading Should he meet a stranger coming from the churchyard with a quick step, he is morally convinced that the stranger is “with a blush retiring,” as monumentally directed.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading A NIGHT WITH DURDLES When Mr. Sapsea has nothing better to do, towards evening, and finds the contemplation of his own profundity becoming a little monotonous in spite of the vastness of the subject, he often takes an airing in the Cathedral Close and thereabout.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He likes to pass the churchyard with a swelling air of proprietorship, and to encourage in his breast a sort of benignant-landlord feeling, in that he has been bountiful towards that meritorious tenant, Mrs. Sapsea, and has publicly given her a prize.
NIGHTnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A NIGHT WITH DURDLES When Mr. Sapsea has nothing better to do, towards evening, and finds the contemplation of his own profundity becoming a little monotonous in spite of the vastness of the subject, he often takes an airing in the Cathedral Close and thereabout.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading A NIGHT WITH DURDLES When Mr. Sapsea has nothing better to do, towards evening, and finds the contemplation of his own profundity becoming a little monotonous in spite of the vastness of the subject, he often takes an airing in the Cathedral Close and thereabout.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A NIGHT WITH DURDLES When Mr. Sapsea has nothing better to do, towards evening, and finds the contemplation of his own profundity becoming a little monotonous in spite of the vastness of the subject, he often takes an airing in the Cathedral Close and thereabout.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading A NIGHT WITH DURDLES When Mr. Sapsea has nothing better to do, towards evening, and finds the contemplation of his own profundity becoming a little monotonous in spite of the vastness of the subject, he often takes an airing in the Cathedral Close and thereabout.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He likes to see a stray face or two looking in through the railings, and perhaps reading his inscription.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading A NIGHT WITH DURDLES When Mr. Sapsea has nothing better to do, towards evening, and finds the contemplation of his own profundity becoming a little monotonous in spite of the vastness of the subject, he often takes an airing in the Cathedral Close and thereabout.
passverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading He likes to pass the churchyard with a swelling air of proprietorship, and to encourage in his breast a sort of benignant-landlord feeling, in that he has been bountiful towards that meritorious tenant, Mrs. Sapsea, and has publicly given her a prize.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading He likes to see a stray face or two looking in through the railings, and perhaps reading his inscription.
prizenounUS /praɪz/
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading He likes to pass the churchyard with a swelling air of proprietorship, and to encourage in his breast a sort of benignant-landlord feeling, in that he has been bountiful towards that meritorious tenant, Mrs. Sapsea, and has publicly given her a prize.
profunditynoun
wisdom that is recondite and abstruse and profound
From this reading A NIGHT WITH DURDLES When Mr. Sapsea has nothing better to do, towards evening, and finds the contemplation of his own profundity becoming a little monotonous in spite of the vastness of the subject, he often takes an airing in the Cathedral Close and thereabout.
proprietorshipnounUS /prəˈpraɪətərʃɪp/
an unincorporated business owned by a single person who is responsible for its liabilities and entitled to its profits
From this reading He likes to pass the churchyard with a swelling air of proprietorship, and to encourage in his breast a sort of benignant-landlord feeling, in that he has been bountiful towards that meritorious tenant, Mrs. Sapsea, and has publicly given her a prize.
publiclyadverbUS /ˈpʌblɪkli/
in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; openly
From this reading He likes to pass the churchyard with a swelling air of proprietorship, and to encourage in his breast a sort of benignant-landlord feeling, in that he has been bountiful towards that meritorious tenant, Mrs. Sapsea, and has publicly given her a prize.
quickadjectiveUS /kwɪk/
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Should he meet a stranger coming from the churchyard with a quick step, he is morally convinced that the stranger is “with a blush retiring,” as monumentally directed.
railingsnounUS /ˈreɪlɪŋz/
plural of “railing” — a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading He likes to see a stray face or two looking in through the railings, and perhaps reading his inscription.
readingnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading He likes to see a stray face or two looking in through the railings, and perhaps reading his inscription.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Mr. Sapsea’s importance has received enhancement, for he has become Mayor of Cloisterham.
retiringadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrɪŋ/
not arrogant or presuming
From this reading Should he meet a stranger coming from the churchyard with a quick step, he is morally convinced that the stranger is “with a blush retiring,” as monumentally directed.
Sapsea
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From this reading A NIGHT WITH DURDLES When Mr. Sapsea has nothing better to do, towards evening, and finds the contemplation of his own profundity becoming a little monotonous in spite of the vastness of the subject, he often takes an airing in the Cathedral Close and thereabout.
Sapsea's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Sapsea’s importance has received enhancement, for he has become Mayor of Cloisterham.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He likes to see a stray face or two looking in through the railings, and perhaps reading his inscription.
Shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Should he meet a stranger coming from the churchyard with a quick step, he is morally convinced that the stranger is “with a blush retiring,” as monumentally directed.
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading He likes to pass the churchyard with a swelling air of proprietorship, and to encourage in his breast a sort of benignant-landlord feeling, in that he has been bountiful towards that meritorious tenant, Mrs. Sapsea, and has publicly given her a prize.
spitenounUS /spaɪt/
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading A NIGHT WITH DURDLES When Mr. Sapsea has nothing better to do, towards evening, and finds the contemplation of his own profundity becoming a little monotonous in spite of the vastness of the subject, he often takes an airing in the Cathedral Close and thereabout.
stepnounUS /step/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Should he meet a stranger coming from the churchyard with a quick step, he is morally convinced that the stranger is “with a blush retiring,” as monumentally directed.
strangernounUS /ˈstreɪndʒər/
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Should he meet a stranger coming from the churchyard with a quick step, he is morally convinced that the stranger is “with a blush retiring,” as monumentally directed.
strayverbUS /streɪ/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading He likes to see a stray face or two looking in through the railings, and perhaps reading his inscription.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading A NIGHT WITH DURDLES When Mr. Sapsea has nothing better to do, towards evening, and finds the contemplation of his own profundity becoming a little monotonous in spite of the vastness of the subject, he often takes an airing in the Cathedral Close and thereabout.
swellingnounUS /ˈswelɪŋ/
an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement
From this reading He likes to pass the churchyard with a swelling air of proprietorship, and to encourage in his breast a sort of benignant-landlord feeling, in that he has been bountiful towards that meritorious tenant, Mrs. Sapsea, and has publicly given her a prize.
takesnounUS /teɪks/
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading A NIGHT WITH DURDLES When Mr. Sapsea has nothing better to do, towards evening, and finds the contemplation of his own profundity becoming a little monotonous in spite of the vastness of the subject, he often takes an airing in the Cathedral Close and thereabout.
tenantnounUS /ˈtenənt/
someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else
From this reading He likes to pass the churchyard with a swelling air of proprietorship, and to encourage in his breast a sort of benignant-landlord feeling, in that he has been bountiful towards that meritorious tenant, Mrs. Sapsea, and has publicly given her a prize.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He likes to pass the churchyard with a swelling air of proprietorship, and to encourage in his breast a sort of benignant-landlord feeling, in that he has been bountiful towards that meritorious tenant, Mrs. Sapsea, and has publicly given her a prize.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NIGHT WITH DURDLES When Mr. Sapsea has nothing better to do, towards evening, and finds the contemplation of his own profundity becoming a little monotonous in spite of the vastness of the subject, he often takes an airing in the Cathedral Close and thereabout.
thereaboutadverb
near that time or date
From this reading A NIGHT WITH DURDLES When Mr. Sapsea has nothing better to do, towards evening, and finds the contemplation of his own profundity becoming a little monotonous in spite of the vastness of the subject, he often takes an airing in the Cathedral Close and thereabout.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He likes to see a stray face or two looking in through the railings, and perhaps reading his inscription.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A NIGHT WITH DURDLES When Mr. Sapsea has nothing better to do, towards evening, and finds the contemplation of his own profundity becoming a little monotonous in spite of the vastness of the subject, he often takes an airing in the Cathedral Close and thereabout.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading A NIGHT WITH DURDLES When Mr. Sapsea has nothing better to do, towards evening, and finds the contemplation of his own profundity becoming a little monotonous in spite of the vastness of the subject, he often takes an airing in the Cathedral Close and thereabout.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He likes to see a stray face or two looking in through the railings, and perhaps reading his inscription.
vastnessnounUS /ˈvæstnəs/
unusual largeness in size or extent or number
From this reading A NIGHT WITH DURDLES When Mr. Sapsea has nothing better to do, towards evening, and finds the contemplation of his own profundity becoming a little monotonous in spite of the vastness of the subject, he often takes an airing in the Cathedral Close and thereabout.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading A NIGHT WITH DURDLES When Mr. Sapsea has nothing better to do, towards evening, and finds the contemplation of his own profundity becoming a little monotonous in spite of the vastness of the subject, he often takes an airing in the Cathedral Close and thereabout.
WITHprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A NIGHT WITH DURDLES When Mr. Sapsea has nothing better to do, towards evening, and finds the contemplation of his own profundity becoming a little monotonous in spite of the vastness of the subject, he often takes an airing in the Cathedral Close and thereabout.
