Chapter IV

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

From this reading She was listening every moment for the sound of wheels, and trying to catch a glimpse of the carriage driving over the green, toward the house.

later than; following

From this reading After all, Mr. Huyton came, but so quietly, that Sybil was perfectly ignorant when he entered the house.

anew

From this reading Sybil’s lessons, the next Monday morning, were much disturbed by sundry dreams and visions; she was possessed with the idea that Mr. Huyton would drive over in his beautiful carriage again to-day, and perhaps take them all back to the Ferns, for the promised game of hide and seek.

(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 Sybil’s lessons, the next Monday morning, were much disturbed by sundry dreams and visions; she was possessed with the idea that Mr. Huyton would drive over in his beautiful carriage again to-day, and perhaps take them all back to the Ferns, for the promised game of hide and seek.

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

From this reading Sybil’s lessons, the next Monday morning, were much disturbed by sundry dreams and visions; she was possessed with the idea that Mr. Huyton would drive over in his beautiful carriage again to-day, and perhaps take them all back to the Ferns, for the promised game of hide and seek.

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

From this reading He rode over, rather early for a morning visit, and met Maurice on the green, who put his horse in the stable, and took the visitor into the garden, to wait till lesson-time was over, as he knew Hilary did not like to be interrupted in her teaching.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Sybil’s lessons, the next Monday morning, were much disturbed by sundry dreams and visions; she was possessed with the idea that Mr. Huyton would drive over in his beautiful carriage again to-day, and perhaps take them all back to the Ferns, for the promised game of hide and seek.

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

From this reading He rode over, rather early for a morning visit, and met Maurice on the green, who put his horse in the stable, and took the visitor into the garden, to wait till lesson-time was over, as he knew Hilary did not like to be interrupted in her teaching.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Sybil’s lessons, the next Monday morning, were much disturbed by sundry dreams and visions; she was possessed with the idea that Mr. Huyton would drive over in his beautiful carriage again to-day, and perhaps take them all back to the Ferns, for the promised game of hide and seek.

a former province of northwestern France on a peninsula between the English Channel and the Bay of Biscay

From this reading “Her ’haviour had the morning’s fresh, clear grace, The spirit of the woods was in her face, She looked so witching fair――――” ISEULT OF BRITTANY.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading After all, Mr. Huyton came, but so quietly, that Sybil was perfectly ignorant when he entered the house.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Sybil’s lessons, the next Monday morning, were much disturbed by sundry dreams and visions; she was possessed with the idea that Mr. Huyton would drive over in his beautiful carriage again to-day, and perhaps take them all back to the Ferns, for the promised game of hide and seek.

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

From this reading After all, Mr. Huyton came, but so quietly, that Sybil was perfectly ignorant when he entered the house.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading Sybil’s lessons, the next Monday morning, were much disturbed by sundry dreams and visions; she was possessed with the idea that Mr. Huyton would drive over in his beautiful carriage again to-day, and perhaps take them all back to the Ferns, for the promised game of hide and seek.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading She was listening every moment for the sound of wheels, and trying to catch a glimpse of the carriage driving over the green, toward the house.

rid of obstructions

From this reading “Her ’haviour had the morning’s fresh, clear grace, The spirit of the woods was in her face, She looked so witching fair――――” ISEULT OF BRITTANY.

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

From this reading He rode over, rather early for a morning visit, and met Maurice on the green, who put his horse in the stable, and took the visitor into the garden, to wait till lesson-time was over, as he knew Hilary did not like to be interrupted in her teaching.

having the place or position changed

From this reading Sybil’s lessons, the next Monday morning, were much disturbed by sundry dreams and visions; she was possessed with the idea that Mr. Huyton would drive over in his beautiful carriage again to-day, and perhaps take them all back to the Ferns, for the promised game of hide and seek.

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading Sybil’s lessons, the next Monday morning, were much disturbed by sundry dreams and visions; she was possessed with the idea that Mr. Huyton would drive over in his beautiful carriage again to-day, and perhaps take them all back to the Ferns, for the promised game of hide and seek.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading Sybil’s lessons, the next Monday morning, were much disturbed by sundry dreams and visions; she was possessed with the idea that Mr. Huyton would drive over in his beautiful carriage again to-day, and perhaps take them all back to the Ferns, for the promised game of hide and seek.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading She was listening every moment for the sound of wheels, and trying to catch a glimpse of the carriage driving over the green, toward the house.

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

From this reading He rode over, rather early for a morning visit, and met Maurice on the green, who put his horse in the stable, and took the visitor into the garden, to wait till lesson-time was over, as he knew Hilary did not like to be interrupted in her teaching.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading After all, Mr. Huyton came, but so quietly, that Sybil was perfectly ignorant when he entered the house.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading She was listening every moment for the sound of wheels, and trying to catch a glimpse of the carriage driving over the green, toward the house.

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

From this reading “Her ’haviour had the morning’s fresh, clear grace, The spirit of the woods was in her face, She looked so witching fair――――” ISEULT OF BRITTANY.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading “Her ’haviour had the morning’s fresh, clear grace, The spirit of the woods was in her face, She looked so witching fair――――” ISEULT OF BRITTANY.

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

From this reading Sybil’s lessons, the next Monday morning, were much disturbed by sundry dreams and visions; she was possessed with the idea that Mr. Huyton would drive over in his beautiful carriage again to-day, and perhaps take them all back to the Ferns, for the promised game of hide and seek.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Sybil’s lessons, the next Monday morning, were much disturbed by sundry dreams and visions; she was possessed with the idea that Mr. Huyton would drive over in his beautiful carriage again to-day, and perhaps take them all back to the Ferns, for the promised game of hide and seek.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading “Her ’haviour had the morning’s fresh, clear grace, The spirit of the woods was in her face, She looked so witching fair――――” ISEULT OF BRITTANY.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading Sybil’s lessons, the next Monday morning, were much disturbed by sundry dreams and visions; she was possessed with the idea that Mr. Huyton would drive over in his beautiful carriage again to-day, and perhaps take them all back to the Ferns, for the promised game of hide and seek.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading He rode over, rather early for a morning visit, and met Maurice on the green, who put his horse in the stable, and took the visitor into the garden, to wait till lesson-time was over, as he knew Hilary did not like to be interrupted in her teaching.

a quick look

From this reading She was listening every moment for the sound of wheels, and trying to catch a glimpse of the carriage driving over the green, toward the house.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading “Her ’haviour had the morning’s fresh, clear grace, The spirit of the woods was in her face, She looked so witching fair――――” ISEULT OF BRITTANY.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading She was listening every moment for the sound of wheels, and trying to catch a glimpse of the carriage driving over the green, toward the house.

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

From this reading “Her ’haviour had the morning’s fresh, clear grace, The spirit of the woods was in her face, She looked so witching fair――――” ISEULT OF BRITTANY.

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From this reading “Her ’haviour had the morning’s fresh, clear grace, The spirit of the woods was in her face, She looked so witching fair――――” ISEULT OF BRITTANY.

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

From this reading After all, Mr. Huyton came, but so quietly, that Sybil was perfectly ignorant when he entered the house.

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

From this reading “Her ’haviour had the morning’s fresh, clear grace, The spirit of the woods was in her face, She looked so witching fair――――” ISEULT OF BRITTANY.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading Sybil’s lessons, the next Monday morning, were much disturbed by sundry dreams and visions; she was possessed with the idea that Mr. Huyton would drive over in his beautiful carriage again to-day, and perhaps take them all back to the Ferns, for the promised game of hide and seek.

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From this reading He rode over, rather early for a morning visit, and met Maurice on the green, who put his horse in the stable, and took the visitor into the garden, to wait till lesson-time was over, as he knew Hilary did not like to be interrupted in her teaching.

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

From this reading Sybil’s lessons, the next Monday morning, were much disturbed by sundry dreams and visions; she was possessed with the idea that Mr. Huyton would drive over in his beautiful carriage again to-day, and perhaps take them all back to the Ferns, for the promised game of hide and seek.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading He rode over, rather early for a morning visit, and met Maurice on the green, who put his horse in the stable, and took the visitor into the garden, to wait till lesson-time was over, as he knew Hilary did not like to be interrupted in her teaching.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading She was listening every moment for the sound of wheels, and trying to catch a glimpse of the carriage driving over the green, toward the house.

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

From this reading Sybil’s lessons, the next Monday morning, were much disturbed by sundry dreams and visions; she was possessed with the idea that Mr. Huyton would drive over in his beautiful carriage again to-day, and perhaps take them all back to the Ferns, for the promised game of hide and seek.

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

From this reading Sybil’s lessons, the next Monday morning, were much disturbed by sundry dreams and visions; she was possessed with the idea that Mr. Huyton would drive over in his beautiful carriage again to-day, and perhaps take them all back to the Ferns, for the promised game of hide and seek.

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading After all, Mr. Huyton came, but so quietly, that Sybil was perfectly ignorant when he entered the house.

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

From this reading “Her ’haviour had the morning’s fresh, clear grace, The spirit of the woods was in her face, She looked so witching fair――――” ISEULT OF BRITTANY.

discontinued temporarily

From this reading He rode over, rather early for a morning visit, and met Maurice on the green, who put his horse in the stable, and took the visitor into the garden, to wait till lesson-time was over, as he knew Hilary did not like to be interrupted in her teaching.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He rode over, rather early for a morning visit, and met Maurice on the green, who put his horse in the stable, and took the visitor into the garden, to wait till lesson-time was over, as he knew Hilary did not like to be interrupted in her teaching.

(Middle Ages) the bride of the king of Cornwall who (according to legend) fell in love with the king's nephew (Tristan) after they mistakenly drank a love potion that left them eternally in love with each other

From this reading “Her ’haviour had the morning’s fresh, clear grace, The spirit of the woods was in her face, She looked so witching fair――――” ISEULT OF BRITTANY.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He rode over, rather early for a morning visit, and met Maurice on the green, who put his horse in the stable, and took the visitor into the garden, to wait till lesson-time was over, as he knew Hilary did not like to be interrupted in her teaching.

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

From this reading He rode over, rather early for a morning visit, and met Maurice on the green, who put his horse in the stable, and took the visitor into the garden, to wait till lesson-time was over, as he knew Hilary did not like to be interrupted in her teaching.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading Sybil’s lessons, the next Monday morning, were much disturbed by sundry dreams and visions; she was possessed with the idea that Mr. Huyton would drive over in his beautiful carriage again to-day, and perhaps take them all back to the Ferns, for the promised game of hide and seek.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He rode over, rather early for a morning visit, and met Maurice on the green, who put his horse in the stable, and took the visitor into the garden, to wait till lesson-time was over, as he knew Hilary did not like to be interrupted in her teaching.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading She was listening every moment for the sound of wheels, and trying to catch a glimpse of the carriage driving over the green, toward the house.

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

From this reading “Her ’haviour had the morning’s fresh, clear grace, The spirit of the woods was in her face, She looked so witching fair――――” ISEULT OF BRITTANY.

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

From this reading He rode over, rather early for a morning visit, and met Maurice on the green, who put his horse in the stable, and took the visitor into the garden, to wait till lesson-time was over, as he knew Hilary did not like to be interrupted in her teaching.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading He rode over, rather early for a morning visit, and met Maurice on the green, who put his horse in the stable, and took the visitor into the garden, to wait till lesson-time was over, as he knew Hilary did not like to be interrupted in her teaching.

a particular point in time

From this reading She was listening every moment for the sound of wheels, and trying to catch a glimpse of the carriage driving over the green, toward the house.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading Sybil’s lessons, the next Monday morning, were much disturbed by sundry dreams and visions; she was possessed with the idea that Mr. Huyton would drive over in his beautiful carriage again to-day, and perhaps take them all back to the Ferns, for the promised game of hide and seek.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Sybil’s lessons, the next Monday morning, were much disturbed by sundry dreams and visions; she was possessed with the idea that Mr. Huyton would drive over in his beautiful carriage again to-day, and perhaps take them all back to the Ferns, for the promised game of hide and seek.

possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading “Her ’haviour had the morning’s fresh, clear grace, The spirit of the woods was in her face, She looked so witching fair――――” ISEULT OF BRITTANY.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Sybil’s lessons, the next Monday morning, were much disturbed by sundry dreams and visions; she was possessed with the idea that Mr. Huyton would drive over in his beautiful carriage again to-day, and perhaps take them all back to the Ferns, for the promised game of hide and seek.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Sybil’s lessons, the next Monday morning, were much disturbed by sundry dreams and visions; she was possessed with the idea that Mr. Huyton would drive over in his beautiful carriage again to-day, and perhaps take them all back to the Ferns, for the promised game of hide and seek.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Sybil’s lessons, the next Monday morning, were much disturbed by sundry dreams and visions; she was possessed with the idea that Mr. Huyton would drive over in his beautiful carriage again to-day, and perhaps take them all back to the Ferns, for the promised game of hide and seek.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He rode over, rather early for a morning visit, and met Maurice on the green, who put his horse in the stable, and took the visitor into the garden, to wait till lesson-time was over, as he knew Hilary did not like to be interrupted in her teaching.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Her ’haviour had the morning’s fresh, clear grace, The spirit of the woods was in her face, She looked so witching fair――――” ISEULT OF BRITTANY.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He rode over, rather early for a morning visit, and met Maurice on the green, who put his horse in the stable, and took the visitor into the garden, to wait till lesson-time was over, as he knew Hilary did not like to be interrupted in her teaching.

above and across; more than

From this reading Sybil’s lessons, the next Monday morning, were much disturbed by sundry dreams and visions; she was possessed with the idea that Mr. Huyton would drive over in his beautiful carriage again to-day, and perhaps take them all back to the Ferns, for the promised game of hide and seek.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading After all, Mr. Huyton came, but so quietly, that Sybil was perfectly ignorant when he entered the house.

by chance

From this reading Sybil’s lessons, the next Monday morning, were much disturbed by sundry dreams and visions; she was possessed with the idea that Mr. Huyton would drive over in his beautiful carriage again to-day, and perhaps take them all back to the Ferns, for the promised game of hide and seek.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading Sybil’s lessons, the next Monday morning, were much disturbed by sundry dreams and visions; she was possessed with the idea that Mr. Huyton would drive over in his beautiful carriage again to-day, and perhaps take them all back to the Ferns, for the promised game of hide and seek.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading Sybil’s lessons, the next Monday morning, were much disturbed by sundry dreams and visions; she was possessed with the idea that Mr. Huyton would drive over in his beautiful carriage again to-day, and perhaps take them all back to the Ferns, for the promised game of hide and seek.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He rode over, rather early for a morning visit, and met Maurice on the green, who put his horse in the stable, and took the visitor into the garden, to wait till lesson-time was over, as he knew Hilary did not like to be interrupted in her teaching.

with low volume

From this reading After all, Mr. Huyton came, but so quietly, that Sybil was perfectly ignorant when he entered the house.

on the contrary

From this reading He rode over, rather early for a morning visit, and met Maurice on the green, who put his horse in the stable, and took the visitor into the garden, to wait till lesson-time was over, as he knew Hilary did not like to be interrupted in her teaching.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading He rode over, rather early for a morning visit, and met Maurice on the green, who put his horse in the stable, and took the visitor into the garden, to wait till lesson-time was over, as he knew Hilary did not like to be interrupted in her teaching.

try to get or reach

From this reading Sybil’s lessons, the next Monday morning, were much disturbed by sundry dreams and visions; she was possessed with the idea that Mr. Huyton would drive over in his beautiful carriage again to-day, and perhaps take them all back to the Ferns, for the promised game of hide and seek.

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

From this reading “Her ’haviour had the morning’s fresh, clear grace, The spirit of the woods was in her face, She looked so witching fair――――” ISEULT OF BRITTANY.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “Her ’haviour had the morning’s fresh, clear grace, The spirit of the woods was in her face, She looked so witching fair――――” ISEULT OF BRITTANY.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading She was listening every moment for the sound of wheels, and trying to catch a glimpse of the carriage driving over the green, toward the house.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading “Her ’haviour had the morning’s fresh, clear grace, The spirit of the woods was in her face, She looked so witching fair――――” ISEULT OF BRITTANY.

resistant to change of position or condition

From this reading He rode over, rather early for a morning visit, and met Maurice on the green, who put his horse in the stable, and took the visitor into the garden, to wait till lesson-time was over, as he knew Hilary did not like to be interrupted in her teaching.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading Sybil’s lessons, the next Monday morning, were much disturbed by sundry dreams and visions; she was possessed with the idea that Mr. Huyton would drive over in his beautiful carriage again to-day, and perhaps take them all back to the Ferns, for the promised game of hide and seek.

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From this reading After all, Mr. Huyton came, but so quietly, that Sybil was perfectly ignorant when he entered the house.

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

From this reading Sybil’s lessons, the next Monday morning, were much disturbed by sundry dreams and visions; she was possessed with the idea that Mr. Huyton would drive over in his beautiful carriage again to-day, and perhaps take them all back to the Ferns, for the promised game of hide and seek.

carry out

From this reading Sybil’s lessons, the next Monday morning, were much disturbed by sundry dreams and visions; she was possessed with the idea that Mr. Huyton would drive over in his beautiful carriage again to-day, and perhaps take them all back to the Ferns, for the promised game of hide and seek.

the profession of a teacher

From this reading He rode over, rather early for a morning visit, and met Maurice on the green, who put his horse in the stable, and took the visitor into the garden, to wait till lesson-time was over, as he knew Hilary did not like to be interrupted in her teaching.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Sybil’s lessons, the next Monday morning, were much disturbed by sundry dreams and visions; she was possessed with the idea that Mr. Huyton would drive over in his beautiful carriage again to-day, and perhaps take them all back to the Ferns, for the promised game of hide and seek.

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

From this reading “Her ’haviour had the morning’s fresh, clear grace, The spirit of the woods was in her face, She looked so witching fair――――” ISEULT OF BRITTANY.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Sybil’s lessons, the next Monday morning, were much disturbed by sundry dreams and visions; she was possessed with the idea that Mr. Huyton would drive over in his beautiful carriage again to-day, and perhaps take them all back to the Ferns, for the promised game of hide and seek.

up to a particular time

From this reading He rode over, rather early for a morning visit, and met Maurice on the green, who put his horse in the stable, and took the visitor into the garden, to wait till lesson-time was over, as he knew Hilary did not like to be interrupted in her teaching.

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

From this reading Sybil’s lessons, the next Monday morning, were much disturbed by sundry dreams and visions; she was possessed with the idea that Mr. Huyton would drive over in his beautiful carriage again to-day, and perhaps take them all back to the Ferns, for the promised game of hide and seek.

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

From this reading Sybil’s lessons, the next Monday morning, were much disturbed by sundry dreams and visions; she was possessed with the idea that Mr. Huyton would drive over in his beautiful carriage again to-day, and perhaps take them all back to the Ferns, for the promised game of hide and seek.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading He rode over, rather early for a morning visit, and met Maurice on the green, who put his horse in the stable, and took the visitor into the garden, to wait till lesson-time was over, as he knew Hilary did not like to be interrupted in her teaching.

in the direction of

From this reading She was listening every moment for the sound of wheels, and trying to catch a glimpse of the carriage driving over the green, toward the house.

hard to endure

From this reading She was listening every moment for the sound of wheels, and trying to catch a glimpse of the carriage driving over the green, toward the house.

plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image

From this reading Sybil’s lessons, the next Monday morning, were much disturbed by sundry dreams and visions; she was possessed with the idea that Mr. Huyton would drive over in his beautiful carriage again to-day, and perhaps take them all back to the Ferns, for the promised game of hide and seek.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading He rode over, rather early for a morning visit, and met Maurice on the green, who put his horse in the stable, and took the visitor into the garden, to wait till lesson-time was over, as he knew Hilary did not like to be interrupted in her teaching.

someone who visits

From this reading He rode over, rather early for a morning visit, and met Maurice on the green, who put his horse in the stable, and took the visitor into the garden, to wait till lesson-time was over, as he knew Hilary did not like to be interrupted in her teaching.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading He rode over, rather early for a morning visit, and met Maurice on the green, who put his horse in the stable, and took the visitor into the garden, to wait till lesson-time was over, as he knew Hilary did not like to be interrupted in her teaching.

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

From this reading “Her ’haviour had the morning’s fresh, clear grace, The spirit of the woods was in her face, She looked so witching fair――――” ISEULT OF BRITTANY.

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

From this reading Sybil’s lessons, the next Monday morning, were much disturbed by sundry dreams and visions; she was possessed with the idea that Mr. Huyton would drive over in his beautiful carriage again to-day, and perhaps take them all back to the Ferns, for the promised game of hide and seek.

plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)

From this reading She was listening every moment for the sound of wheels, and trying to catch a glimpse of the carriage driving over the green, toward the house.

at the time that

From this reading After all, Mr. Huyton came, but so quietly, that Sybil was perfectly ignorant when he entered the house.

which person or people

From this reading He rode over, rather early for a morning visit, and met Maurice on the green, who put his horse in the stable, and took the visitor into the garden, to wait till lesson-time was over, as he knew Hilary did not like to be interrupted in her teaching.

the use or practice of witchcraft

From this reading “Her ’haviour had the morning’s fresh, clear grace, The spirit of the woods was in her face, She looked so witching fair――――” ISEULT OF BRITTANY.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Sybil’s lessons, the next Monday morning, were much disturbed by sundry dreams and visions; she was possessed with the idea that Mr. Huyton would drive over in his beautiful carriage again to-day, and perhaps take them all back to the Ferns, for the promised game of hide and seek.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading “Her ’haviour had the morning’s fresh, clear grace, The spirit of the woods was in her face, She looked so witching fair――――” ISEULT OF BRITTANY.

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

From this reading Sybil’s lessons, the next Monday morning, were much disturbed by sundry dreams and visions; she was possessed with the idea that Mr. Huyton would drive over in his beautiful carriage again to-day, and perhaps take them all back to the Ferns, for the promised game of hide and seek.