Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading And yet during the whole of the week she had, with more pride than wisdom, avoided this particular A.B.C. shop.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading THE ROBBERY IN PHILLIMORE TERRACE Whether Miss Polly Burton really did expect to see the man in the corner that Saturday afternoon, 'twere difficult to say; certain it is that when she found her way to the table close by the window and realized that he was not there, she felt conscious of an overwhelming sense of disappointment.

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

From this reading THE ROBBERY IN PHILLIMORE TERRACE Whether Miss Polly Burton really did expect to see the man in the corner that Saturday afternoon, 'twere difficult to say; certain it is that when she found her way to the table close by the window and realized that he was not there, she felt conscious of an overwhelming sense of disappointment.

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

From this reading THE ROBBERY IN PHILLIMORE TERRACE Whether Miss Polly Burton really did expect to see the man in the corner that Saturday afternoon, 'twere difficult to say; certain it is that when she found her way to the table close by the window and realized that he was not there, she felt conscious of an overwhelming sense of disappointment.

in an apologetic manner

From this reading She certainly had not heard the slightest sound, and yet there he sat, in the corner, like a veritable Jack-in-the-box, his mild blue eyes staring apologetically at her, his nervous fingers toying with the inevitable bit of string.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She certainly had not heard the slightest sound, and yet there he sat, in the corner, like a veritable Jack-in-the-box, his mild blue eyes staring apologetically at her, his nervous fingers toying with the inevitable bit of string.

past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading And yet during the whole of the week she had, with more pride than wisdom, avoided this particular A.B.C. shop.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "I thought you would not keep away very long," said a quiet voice close to her ear.

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading And yet during the whole of the week she had, with more pride than wisdom, avoided this particular A.B.C. shop.

bring into balance or equilibrium

From this reading She nearly lost her balance--where in the world had he come from?

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading She certainly had not heard the slightest sound, and yet there he sat, in the corner, like a veritable Jack-in-the-box, his mild blue eyes staring apologetically at her, his nervous fingers toying with the inevitable bit of string.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading She certainly had not heard the slightest sound, and yet there he sat, in the corner, like a veritable Jack-in-the-box, his mild blue eyes staring apologetically at her, his nervous fingers toying with the inevitable bit of string.

English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)

From this reading THE ROBBERY IN PHILLIMORE TERRACE Whether Miss Polly Burton really did expect to see the man in the corner that Saturday afternoon, 'twere difficult to say; certain it is that when she found her way to the table close by the window and realized that he was not there, she felt conscious of an overwhelming sense of disappointment.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE ROBBERY IN PHILLIMORE TERRACE Whether Miss Polly Burton really did expect to see the man in the corner that Saturday afternoon, 'twere difficult to say; certain it is that when she found her way to the table close by the window and realized that he was not there, she felt conscious of an overwhelming sense of disappointment.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading And yet during the whole of the week she had, with more pride than wisdom, avoided this particular A.B.C. shop.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading THE ROBBERY IN PHILLIMORE TERRACE Whether Miss Polly Burton really did expect to see the man in the corner that Saturday afternoon, 'twere difficult to say; certain it is that when she found her way to the table close by the window and realized that he was not there, she felt conscious of an overwhelming sense of disappointment.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading She certainly had not heard the slightest sound, and yet there he sat, in the corner, like a veritable Jack-in-the-box, his mild blue eyes staring apologetically at her, his nervous fingers toying with the inevitable bit of string.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading THE ROBBERY IN PHILLIMORE TERRACE Whether Miss Polly Burton really did expect to see the man in the corner that Saturday afternoon, 'twere difficult to say; certain it is that when she found her way to the table close by the window and realized that he was not there, she felt conscious of an overwhelming sense of disappointment.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading She nearly lost her balance--where in the world had he come from?

intentionally conceived

From this reading THE ROBBERY IN PHILLIMORE TERRACE Whether Miss Polly Burton really did expect to see the man in the corner that Saturday afternoon, 'twere difficult to say; certain it is that when she found her way to the table close by the window and realized that he was not there, she felt conscious of an overwhelming sense of disappointment.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading THE ROBBERY IN PHILLIMORE TERRACE Whether Miss Polly Burton really did expect to see the man in the corner that Saturday afternoon, 'twere difficult to say; certain it is that when she found her way to the table close by the window and realized that he was not there, she felt conscious of an overwhelming sense of disappointment.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading THE ROBBERY IN PHILLIMORE TERRACE Whether Miss Polly Burton really did expect to see the man in the corner that Saturday afternoon, 'twere difficult to say; certain it is that when she found her way to the table close by the window and realized that he was not there, she felt conscious of an overwhelming sense of disappointment.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading THE ROBBERY IN PHILLIMORE TERRACE Whether Miss Polly Burton really did expect to see the man in the corner that Saturday afternoon, 'twere difficult to say; certain it is that when she found her way to the table close by the window and realized that he was not there, she felt conscious of an overwhelming sense of disappointment.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading THE ROBBERY IN PHILLIMORE TERRACE Whether Miss Polly Burton really did expect to see the man in the corner that Saturday afternoon, 'twere difficult to say; certain it is that when she found her way to the table close by the window and realized that he was not there, she felt conscious of an overwhelming sense of disappointment.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading And yet during the whole of the week she had, with more pride than wisdom, avoided this particular A.B.C. shop.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading "I thought you would not keep away very long," said a quiet voice close to her ear.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading THE ROBBERY IN PHILLIMORE TERRACE Whether Miss Polly Burton really did expect to see the man in the corner that Saturday afternoon, 'twere difficult to say; certain it is that when she found her way to the table close by the window and realized that he was not there, she felt conscious of an overwhelming sense of disappointment.

opinion or judgment

From this reading She certainly had not heard the slightest sound, and yet there he sat, in the corner, like a veritable Jack-in-the-box, his mild blue eyes staring apologetically at her, his nervous fingers toying with the inevitable bit of string.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading THE ROBBERY IN PHILLIMORE TERRACE Whether Miss Polly Burton really did expect to see the man in the corner that Saturday afternoon, 'twere difficult to say; certain it is that when she found her way to the table close by the window and realized that he was not there, she felt conscious of an overwhelming sense of disappointment.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading She certainly had not heard the slightest sound, and yet there he sat, in the corner, like a veritable Jack-in-the-box, his mild blue eyes staring apologetically at her, his nervous fingers toying with the inevitable bit of string.

set up or found

From this reading THE ROBBERY IN PHILLIMORE TERRACE Whether Miss Polly Burton really did expect to see the man in the corner that Saturday afternoon, 'twere difficult to say; certain it is that when she found her way to the table close by the window and realized that he was not there, she felt conscious of an overwhelming sense of disappointment.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She nearly lost her balance--where in the world had he come from?

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

From this reading And yet during the whole of the week she had, with more pride than wisdom, avoided this particular A.B.C. shop.

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

From this reading THE ROBBERY IN PHILLIMORE TERRACE Whether Miss Polly Burton really did expect to see the man in the corner that Saturday afternoon, 'twere difficult to say; certain it is that when she found her way to the table close by the window and realized that he was not there, she felt conscious of an overwhelming sense of disappointment.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading She certainly had not heard the slightest sound, and yet there he sat, in the corner, like a veritable Jack-in-the-box, his mild blue eyes staring apologetically at her, his nervous fingers toying with the inevitable bit of string.

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

From this reading THE ROBBERY IN PHILLIMORE TERRACE Whether Miss Polly Burton really did expect to see the man in the corner that Saturday afternoon, 'twere difficult to say; certain it is that when she found her way to the table close by the window and realized that he was not there, she felt conscious of an overwhelming sense of disappointment.

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

From this reading She certainly had not heard the slightest sound, and yet there he sat, in the corner, like a veritable Jack-in-the-box, his mild blue eyes staring apologetically at her, his nervous fingers toying with the inevitable bit of string.

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

From this reading "I thought you would not keep away very long," said a quiet voice close to her ear.

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

From this reading THE ROBBERY IN PHILLIMORE TERRACE Whether Miss Polly Burton really did expect to see the man in the corner that Saturday afternoon, 'twere difficult to say; certain it is that when she found her way to the table close by the window and realized that he was not there, she felt conscious of an overwhelming sense of disappointment.

incapable of being avoided or prevented

From this reading She certainly had not heard the slightest sound, and yet there he sat, in the corner, like a veritable Jack-in-the-box, his mild blue eyes staring apologetically at her, his nervous fingers toying with the inevitable bit of string.

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

From this reading THE ROBBERY IN PHILLIMORE TERRACE Whether Miss Polly Burton really did expect to see the man in the corner that Saturday afternoon, 'twere difficult to say; certain it is that when she found her way to the table close by the window and realized that he was not there, she felt conscious of an overwhelming sense of disappointment.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE ROBBERY IN PHILLIMORE TERRACE Whether Miss Polly Burton really did expect to see the man in the corner that Saturday afternoon, 'twere difficult to say; certain it is that when she found her way to the table close by the window and realized that he was not there, she felt conscious of an overwhelming sense of disappointment.

plaything consisting of a toy clown that jumps out of a box when the lid is opened

From this reading She certainly had not heard the slightest sound, and yet there he sat, in the corner, like a veritable Jack-in-the-box, his mild blue eyes staring apologetically at her, his nervous fingers toying with the inevitable bit of string.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading "I thought you would not keep away very long," said a quiet voice close to her ear.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading She certainly had not heard the slightest sound, and yet there he sat, in the corner, like a veritable Jack-in-the-box, his mild blue eyes staring apologetically at her, his nervous fingers toying with the inevitable bit of string.

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 "I thought you would not keep away very long," said a quiet voice close to her ear.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading She nearly lost her balance--where in the world had he come from?

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THE ROBBERY IN PHILLIMORE TERRACE Whether Miss Polly Burton really did expect to see the man in the corner that Saturday afternoon, 'twere difficult to say; certain it is that when she found her way to the table close by the window and realized that he was not there, she felt conscious of an overwhelming sense of disappointment.

moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading She certainly had not heard the slightest sound, and yet there he sat, in the corner, like a veritable Jack-in-the-box, his mild blue eyes staring apologetically at her, his nervous fingers toying with the inevitable bit of string.

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

From this reading THE ROBBERY IN PHILLIMORE TERRACE Whether Miss Polly Burton really did expect to see the man in the corner that Saturday afternoon, 'twere difficult to say; certain it is that when she found her way to the table close by the window and realized that he was not there, she felt conscious of an overwhelming sense of disappointment.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading And yet during the whole of the week she had, with more pride than wisdom, avoided this particular A.B.C. shop.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading She nearly lost her balance--where in the world had he come from?

easily agitated

From this reading She certainly had not heard the slightest sound, and yet there he sat, in the corner, like a veritable Jack-in-the-box, his mild blue eyes staring apologetically at her, his nervous fingers toying with the inevitable bit of string.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE ROBBERY IN PHILLIMORE TERRACE Whether Miss Polly Burton really did expect to see the man in the corner that Saturday afternoon, 'twere difficult to say; certain it is that when she found her way to the table close by the window and realized that he was not there, she felt conscious of an overwhelming sense of disappointment.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ROBBERY IN PHILLIMORE TERRACE Whether Miss Polly Burton really did expect to see the man in the corner that Saturday afternoon, 'twere difficult to say; certain it is that when she found her way to the table close by the window and realized that he was not there, she felt conscious of an overwhelming sense of disappointment.

so strong as to be irresistible

From this reading THE ROBBERY IN PHILLIMORE TERRACE Whether Miss Polly Burton really did expect to see the man in the corner that Saturday afternoon, 'twere difficult to say; certain it is that when she found her way to the table close by the window and realized that he was not there, she felt conscious of an overwhelming sense of disappointment.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading And yet during the whole of the week she had, with more pride than wisdom, avoided this particular A.B.C. shop.

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From this reading THE ROBBERY IN PHILLIMORE TERRACE Whether Miss Polly Burton really did expect to see the man in the corner that Saturday afternoon, 'twere difficult to say; certain it is that when she found her way to the table close by the window and realized that he was not there, she felt conscious of an overwhelming sense of disappointment.

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

From this reading THE ROBBERY IN PHILLIMORE TERRACE Whether Miss Polly Burton really did expect to see the man in the corner that Saturday afternoon, 'twere difficult to say; certain it is that when she found her way to the table close by the window and realized that he was not there, she felt conscious of an overwhelming sense of disappointment.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading And yet during the whole of the week she had, with more pride than wisdom, avoided this particular A.B.C. shop.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading "I thought you would not keep away very long," said a quiet voice close to her ear.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading THE ROBBERY IN PHILLIMORE TERRACE Whether Miss Polly Burton really did expect to see the man in the corner that Saturday afternoon, 'twere difficult to say; certain it is that when she found her way to the table close by the window and realized that he was not there, she felt conscious of an overwhelming sense of disappointment.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading THE ROBBERY IN PHILLIMORE TERRACE Whether Miss Polly Burton really did expect to see the man in the corner that Saturday afternoon, 'twere difficult to say; certain it is that when she found her way to the table close by the window and realized that he was not there, she felt conscious of an overwhelming sense of disappointment.

larceny by threat of violence

From this reading THE ROBBERY IN PHILLIMORE TERRACE Whether Miss Polly Burton really did expect to see the man in the corner that Saturday afternoon, 'twere difficult to say; certain it is that when she found her way to the table close by the window and realized that he was not there, she felt conscious of an overwhelming sense of disappointment.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I thought you would not keep away very long," said a quiet voice close to her ear.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading She certainly had not heard the slightest sound, and yet there he sat, in the corner, like a veritable Jack-in-the-box, his mild blue eyes staring apologetically at her, his nervous fingers toying with the inevitable bit of string.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading THE ROBBERY IN PHILLIMORE TERRACE Whether Miss Polly Burton really did expect to see the man in the corner that Saturday afternoon, 'twere difficult to say; certain it is that when she found her way to the table close by the window and realized that he was not there, she felt conscious of an overwhelming sense of disappointment.

express in words

From this reading THE ROBBERY IN PHILLIMORE TERRACE Whether Miss Polly Burton really did expect to see the man in the corner that Saturday afternoon, 'twere difficult to say; certain it is that when she found her way to the table close by the window and realized that he was not there, she felt conscious of an overwhelming sense of disappointment.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading THE ROBBERY IN PHILLIMORE TERRACE Whether Miss Polly Burton really did expect to see the man in the corner that Saturday afternoon, 'twere difficult to say; certain it is that when she found her way to the table close by the window and realized that he was not there, she felt conscious of an overwhelming sense of disappointment.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading THE ROBBERY IN PHILLIMORE TERRACE Whether Miss Polly Burton really did expect to see the man in the corner that Saturday afternoon, 'twere difficult to say; certain it is that when she found her way to the table close by the window and realized that he was not there, she felt conscious of an overwhelming sense of disappointment.

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

From this reading THE ROBBERY IN PHILLIMORE TERRACE Whether Miss Polly Burton really did expect to see the man in the corner that Saturday afternoon, 'twere difficult to say; certain it is that when she found her way to the table close by the window and realized that he was not there, she felt conscious of an overwhelming sense of disappointment.

do one's shopping

From this reading And yet during the whole of the week she had, with more pride than wisdom, avoided this particular A.B.C. shop.

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading She certainly had not heard the slightest sound, and yet there he sat, in the corner, like a veritable Jack-in-the-box, his mild blue eyes staring apologetically at her, his nervous fingers toying with the inevitable bit of string.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading She certainly had not heard the slightest sound, and yet there he sat, in the corner, like a veritable Jack-in-the-box, his mild blue eyes staring apologetically at her, his nervous fingers toying with the inevitable bit of string.

(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder

From this reading She certainly had not heard the slightest sound, and yet there he sat, in the corner, like a veritable Jack-in-the-box, his mild blue eyes staring apologetically at her, his nervous fingers toying with the inevitable bit of string.

a lightweight cord

From this reading She certainly had not heard the slightest sound, and yet there he sat, in the corner, like a veritable Jack-in-the-box, his mild blue eyes staring apologetically at her, his nervous fingers toying with the inevitable bit of string.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading THE ROBBERY IN PHILLIMORE TERRACE Whether Miss Polly Burton really did expect to see the man in the corner that Saturday afternoon, 'twere difficult to say; certain it is that when she found her way to the table close by the window and realized that he was not there, she felt conscious of an overwhelming sense of disappointment.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading THE ROBBERY IN PHILLIMORE TERRACE Whether Miss Polly Burton really did expect to see the man in the corner that Saturday afternoon, 'twere difficult to say; certain it is that when she found her way to the table close by the window and realized that he was not there, she felt conscious of an overwhelming sense of disappointment.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading And yet during the whole of the week she had, with more pride than wisdom, avoided this particular A.B.C. shop.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE ROBBERY IN PHILLIMORE TERRACE Whether Miss Polly Burton really did expect to see the man in the corner that Saturday afternoon, 'twere difficult to say; certain it is that when she found her way to the table close by the window and realized that he was not there, she felt conscious of an overwhelming sense of disappointment.

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

From this reading THE ROBBERY IN PHILLIMORE TERRACE Whether Miss Polly Burton really did expect to see the man in the corner that Saturday afternoon, 'twere difficult to say; certain it is that when she found her way to the table close by the window and realized that he was not there, she felt conscious of an overwhelming sense of disappointment.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE ROBBERY IN PHILLIMORE TERRACE Whether Miss Polly Burton really did expect to see the man in the corner that Saturday afternoon, 'twere difficult to say; certain it is that when she found her way to the table close by the window and realized that he was not there, she felt conscious of an overwhelming sense of disappointment.

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

From this reading And yet during the whole of the week she had, with more pride than wisdom, avoided this particular A.B.C. shop.

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

From this reading "I thought you would not keep away very long," said a quiet voice close to her ear.

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

From this reading THE ROBBERY IN PHILLIMORE TERRACE Whether Miss Polly Burton really did expect to see the man in the corner that Saturday afternoon, 'twere difficult to say; certain it is that when she found her way to the table close by the window and realized that he was not there, she felt conscious of an overwhelming sense of disappointment.

playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest

From this reading She certainly had not heard the slightest sound, and yet there he sat, in the corner, like a veritable Jack-in-the-box, his mild blue eyes staring apologetically at her, his nervous fingers toying with the inevitable bit of string.

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

From this reading THE ROBBERY IN PHILLIMORE TERRACE Whether Miss Polly Burton really did expect to see the man in the corner that Saturday afternoon, 'twere difficult to say; certain it is that when she found her way to the table close by the window and realized that he was not there, she felt conscious of an overwhelming sense of disappointment.

often used as intensifiers

From this reading She certainly had not heard the slightest sound, and yet there he sat, in the corner, like a veritable Jack-in-the-box, his mild blue eyes staring apologetically at her, his nervous fingers toying with the inevitable bit of string.

precisely as stated

From this reading "I thought you would not keep away very long," said a quiet voice close to her ear.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading "I thought you would not keep away very long," said a quiet voice close to her ear.

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

From this reading THE ROBBERY IN PHILLIMORE TERRACE Whether Miss Polly Burton really did expect to see the man in the corner that Saturday afternoon, 'twere difficult to say; certain it is that when she found her way to the table close by the window and realized that he was not there, she felt conscious of an overwhelming sense of disappointment.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE ROBBERY IN PHILLIMORE TERRACE Whether Miss Polly Burton really did expect to see the man in the corner that Saturday afternoon, 'twere difficult to say; certain it is that when she found her way to the table close by the window and realized that he was not there, she felt conscious of an overwhelming sense of disappointment.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading And yet during the whole of the week she had, with more pride than wisdom, avoided this particular A.B.C. shop.

at the time that

From this reading THE ROBBERY IN PHILLIMORE TERRACE Whether Miss Polly Burton really did expect to see the man in the corner that Saturday afternoon, 'twere difficult to say; certain it is that when she found her way to the table close by the window and realized that he was not there, she felt conscious of an overwhelming sense of disappointment.

in or at the place that

From this reading She nearly lost her balance--where in the world had he come from?

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading THE ROBBERY IN PHILLIMORE TERRACE Whether Miss Polly Burton really did expect to see the man in the corner that Saturday afternoon, 'twere difficult to say; certain it is that when she found her way to the table close by the window and realized that he was not there, she felt conscious of an overwhelming sense of disappointment.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading And yet during the whole of the week she had, with more pride than wisdom, avoided this particular A.B.C. shop.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading THE ROBBERY IN PHILLIMORE TERRACE Whether Miss Polly Burton really did expect to see the man in the corner that Saturday afternoon, 'twere difficult to say; certain it is that when she found her way to the table close by the window and realized that he was not there, she felt conscious of an overwhelming sense of disappointment.

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

From this reading And yet during the whole of the week she had, with more pride than wisdom, avoided this particular A.B.C. shop.

in the company of; together with

From this reading And yet during the whole of the week she had, with more pride than wisdom, avoided this particular A.B.C. shop.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading She nearly lost her balance--where in the world had he come from?

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "I thought you would not keep away very long," said a quiet voice close to her ear.

but in spite of that

From this reading And yet during the whole of the week she had, with more pride than wisdom, avoided this particular A.B.C. shop.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I thought you would not keep away very long," said a quiet voice close to her ear.