used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We had a very serious conversation in Buckingham Street that night, about the domestic occurrences I have detailed in the last chapter.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading We had a very serious conversation in Buckingham Street that night, about the domestic occurrences I have detailed in the last chapter.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading My aunt was deeply interested in them, and walked up and down the room with her arms folded, for more than two hours afterwards.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading On this occasion she was so much disturbed in mind as to find it necessary to open the bed-room door, and make a course for herself, comprising the full extent of the bed-rooms from wall to wall; and while Mr. Dick and I sat quietly by the fire, she kept passing in and out, along this measured track, at an unchanging pace, with the regularity of a clock-pendulum.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Whenever she was particularly discomposed, she always performed one of these pedestrian feats; and the amount of her discomposure might always be estimated by the duration of her walk.
a quantity of money
From this reading Whenever she was particularly discomposed, she always performed one of these pedestrian feats; and the amount of her discomposure might always be estimated by the duration of her walk.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On this occasion she was so much disturbed in mind as to find it necessary to open the bed-room door, and make a course for herself, comprising the full extent of the bed-rooms from wall to wall; and while Mr. Dick and I sat quietly by the fire, she kept passing in and out, along this measured track, at an unchanging pace, with the regularity of a clock-pendulum.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My aunt was deeply interested in them, and walked up and down the room with her arms folded, for more than two hours afterwards.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading My aunt was deeply interested in them, and walked up and down the room with her arms folded, for more than two hours afterwards.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On this occasion she was so much disturbed in mind as to find it necessary to open the bed-room door, and make a course for herself, comprising the full extent of the bed-rooms from wall to wall; and while Mr. Dick and I sat quietly by the fire, she kept passing in and out, along this measured track, at an unchanging pace, with the regularity of a clock-pendulum.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On this occasion she was so much disturbed in mind as to find it necessary to open the bed-room door, and make a course for herself, comprising the full extent of the bed-rooms from wall to wall; and while Mr. Dick and I sat quietly by the fire, she kept passing in and out, along this measured track, at an unchanging pace, with the regularity of a clock-pendulum.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading My aunt was deeply interested in them, and walked up and down the room with her arms folded, for more than two hours afterwards.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Whenever she was particularly discomposed, she always performed one of these pedestrian feats; and the amount of her discomposure might always be estimated by the duration of her walk.
bed-room
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From this reading On this occasion she was so much disturbed in mind as to find it necessary to open the bed-room door, and make a course for herself, comprising the full extent of the bed-rooms from wall to wall; and while Mr. Dick and I sat quietly by the fire, she kept passing in and out, along this measured track, at an unchanging pace, with the regularity of a clock-pendulum.
bed-rooms
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From this reading On this occasion she was so much disturbed in mind as to find it necessary to open the bed-room door, and make a course for herself, comprising the full extent of the bed-rooms from wall to wall; and while Mr. Dick and I sat quietly by the fire, she kept passing in and out, along this measured track, at an unchanging pace, with the regularity of a clock-pendulum.
Buckingham
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From this reading We had a very serious conversation in Buckingham Street that night, about the domestic occurrences I have detailed in the last chapter.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Whenever she was particularly discomposed, she always performed one of these pedestrian feats; and the amount of her discomposure might always be estimated by the duration of her walk.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading We had a very serious conversation in Buckingham Street that night, about the domestic occurrences I have detailed in the last chapter.
clock-pendulum
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From this reading On this occasion she was so much disturbed in mind as to find it necessary to open the bed-room door, and make a course for herself, comprising the full extent of the bed-rooms from wall to wall; and while Mr. Dick and I sat quietly by the fire, she kept passing in and out, along this measured track, at an unchanging pace, with the regularity of a clock-pendulum.
comprisingverbUS /kəmˈpraɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “comprise” — be composed of
From this reading On this occasion she was so much disturbed in mind as to find it necessary to open the bed-room door, and make a course for herself, comprising the full extent of the bed-rooms from wall to wall; and while Mr. Dick and I sat quietly by the fire, she kept passing in and out, along this measured track, at an unchanging pace, with the regularity of a clock-pendulum.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading We had a very serious conversation in Buckingham Street that night, about the domestic occurrences I have detailed in the last chapter.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading On this occasion she was so much disturbed in mind as to find it necessary to open the bed-room door, and make a course for herself, comprising the full extent of the bed-rooms from wall to wall; and while Mr. Dick and I sat quietly by the fire, she kept passing in and out, along this measured track, at an unchanging pace, with the regularity of a clock-pendulum.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading My aunt was deeply interested in them, and walked up and down the room with her arms folded, for more than two hours afterwards.
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading We had a very serious conversation in Buckingham Street that night, about the domestic occurrences I have detailed in the last chapter.
someone who is a detective
From this reading On this occasion she was so much disturbed in mind as to find it necessary to open the bed-room door, and make a course for herself, comprising the full extent of the bed-rooms from wall to wall; and while Mr. Dick and I sat quietly by the fire, she kept passing in and out, along this measured track, at an unchanging pace, with the regularity of a clock-pendulum.
discomposedadjective
having your composure disturbed
From this reading Whenever she was particularly discomposed, she always performed one of these pedestrian feats; and the amount of her discomposure might always be estimated by the duration of her walk.
discomposurenoun
anxious embarrassment
From this reading Whenever she was particularly discomposed, she always performed one of these pedestrian feats; and the amount of her discomposure might always be estimated by the duration of her walk.
having the place or position changed
From this reading On this occasion she was so much disturbed in mind as to find it necessary to open the bed-room door, and make a course for herself, comprising the full extent of the bed-rooms from wall to wall; and while Mr. Dick and I sat quietly by the fire, she kept passing in and out, along this measured track, at an unchanging pace, with the regularity of a clock-pendulum.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading We had a very serious conversation in Buckingham Street that night, about the domestic occurrences I have detailed in the last chapter.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading On this occasion she was so much disturbed in mind as to find it necessary to open the bed-room door, and make a course for herself, comprising the full extent of the bed-rooms from wall to wall; and while Mr. Dick and I sat quietly by the fire, she kept passing in and out, along this measured track, at an unchanging pace, with the regularity of a clock-pendulum.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading My aunt was deeply interested in them, and walked up and down the room with her arms folded, for more than two hours afterwards.
durationnounUS /ˈdʊˈreɪʃən/
the period of time during which something continues
From this reading Whenever she was particularly discomposed, she always performed one of these pedestrian feats; and the amount of her discomposure might always be estimated by the duration of her walk.
estimatedverbUS /ˈestəmeɪtəd/
past form of “estimate” — judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
From this reading Whenever she was particularly discomposed, she always performed one of these pedestrian feats; and the amount of her discomposure might always be estimated by the duration of her walk.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading On this occasion she was so much disturbed in mind as to find it necessary to open the bed-room door, and make a course for herself, comprising the full extent of the bed-rooms from wall to wall; and while Mr. Dick and I sat quietly by the fire, she kept passing in and out, along this measured track, at an unchanging pace, with the regularity of a clock-pendulum.
featsnounUS /fiːts/
plural of “feat” — a notable achievement
From this reading Whenever she was particularly discomposed, she always performed one of these pedestrian feats; and the amount of her discomposure might always be estimated by the duration of her walk.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading On this occasion she was so much disturbed in mind as to find it necessary to open the bed-room door, and make a course for herself, comprising the full extent of the bed-rooms from wall to wall; and while Mr. Dick and I sat quietly by the fire, she kept passing in and out, along this measured track, at an unchanging pace, with the regularity of a clock-pendulum.
start firing a weapon
From this reading On this occasion she was so much disturbed in mind as to find it necessary to open the bed-room door, and make a course for herself, comprising the full extent of the bed-rooms from wall to wall; and while Mr. Dick and I sat quietly by the fire, she kept passing in and out, along this measured track, at an unchanging pace, with the regularity of a clock-pendulum.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading My aunt was deeply interested in them, and walked up and down the room with her arms folded, for more than two hours afterwards.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading My aunt was deeply interested in them, and walked up and down the room with her arms folded, for more than two hours afterwards.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On this occasion she was so much disturbed in mind as to find it necessary to open the bed-room door, and make a course for herself, comprising the full extent of the bed-rooms from wall to wall; and while Mr. Dick and I sat quietly by the fire, she kept passing in and out, along this measured track, at an unchanging pace, with the regularity of a clock-pendulum.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading On this occasion she was so much disturbed in mind as to find it necessary to open the bed-room door, and make a course for herself, comprising the full extent of the bed-rooms from wall to wall; and while Mr. Dick and I sat quietly by the fire, she kept passing in and out, along this measured track, at an unchanging pace, with the regularity of a clock-pendulum.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We had a very serious conversation in Buckingham Street that night, about the domestic occurrences I have detailed in the last chapter.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We had a very serious conversation in Buckingham Street that night, about the domestic occurrences I have detailed in the last chapter.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading My aunt was deeply interested in them, and walked up and down the room with her arms folded, for more than two hours afterwards.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading On this occasion she was so much disturbed in mind as to find it necessary to open the bed-room door, and make a course for herself, comprising the full extent of the bed-rooms from wall to wall; and while Mr. Dick and I sat quietly by the fire, she kept passing in and out, along this measured track, at an unchanging pace, with the regularity of a clock-pendulum.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading My aunt was deeply interested in them, and walked up and down the room with her arms folded, for more than two hours afterwards.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading We had a very serious conversation in Buckingham Street that night, about the domestic occurrences I have detailed in the last chapter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We had a very serious conversation in Buckingham Street that night, about the domestic occurrences I have detailed in the last chapter.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading My aunt was deeply interested in them, and walked up and down the room with her arms folded, for more than two hours afterwards.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On this occasion she was so much disturbed in mind as to find it necessary to open the bed-room door, and make a course for herself, comprising the full extent of the bed-rooms from wall to wall; and while Mr. Dick and I sat quietly by the fire, she kept passing in and out, along this measured track, at an unchanging pace, with the regularity of a clock-pendulum.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading On this occasion she was so much disturbed in mind as to find it necessary to open the bed-room door, and make a course for herself, comprising the full extent of the bed-rooms from wall to wall; and while Mr. Dick and I sat quietly by the fire, she kept passing in and out, along this measured track, at an unchanging pace, with the regularity of a clock-pendulum.
immediately past
From this reading We had a very serious conversation in Buckingham Street that night, about the domestic occurrences I have detailed in the last chapter.
engage in
From this reading On this occasion she was so much disturbed in mind as to find it necessary to open the bed-room door, and make a course for herself, comprising the full extent of the bed-rooms from wall to wall; and while Mr. Dick and I sat quietly by the fire, she kept passing in and out, along this measured track, at an unchanging pace, with the regularity of a clock-pendulum.
measuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading On this occasion she was so much disturbed in mind as to find it necessary to open the bed-room door, and make a course for herself, comprising the full extent of the bed-rooms from wall to wall; and while Mr. Dick and I sat quietly by the fire, she kept passing in and out, along this measured track, at an unchanging pace, with the regularity of a clock-pendulum.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Whenever she was particularly discomposed, she always performed one of these pedestrian feats; and the amount of her discomposure might always be estimated by the duration of her walk.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading On this occasion she was so much disturbed in mind as to find it necessary to open the bed-room door, and make a course for herself, comprising the full extent of the bed-rooms from wall to wall; and while Mr. Dick and I sat quietly by the fire, she kept passing in and out, along this measured track, at an unchanging pace, with the regularity of a clock-pendulum.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading My aunt was deeply interested in them, and walked up and down the room with her arms folded, for more than two hours afterwards.
a form of address for a man
From this reading On this occasion she was so much disturbed in mind as to find it necessary to open the bed-room door, and make a course for herself, comprising the full extent of the bed-rooms from wall to wall; and while Mr. Dick and I sat quietly by the fire, she kept passing in and out, along this measured track, at an unchanging pace, with the regularity of a clock-pendulum.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading On this occasion she was so much disturbed in mind as to find it necessary to open the bed-room door, and make a course for herself, comprising the full extent of the bed-rooms from wall to wall; and while Mr. Dick and I sat quietly by the fire, she kept passing in and out, along this measured track, at an unchanging pace, with the regularity of a clock-pendulum.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My aunt was deeply interested in them, and walked up and down the room with her arms folded, for more than two hours afterwards.
absolutely essential
From this reading On this occasion she was so much disturbed in mind as to find it necessary to open the bed-room door, and make a course for herself, comprising the full extent of the bed-rooms from wall to wall; and while Mr. Dick and I sat quietly by the fire, she kept passing in and out, along this measured track, at an unchanging pace, with the regularity of a clock-pendulum.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading We had a very serious conversation in Buckingham Street that night, about the domestic occurrences I have detailed in the last chapter.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading On this occasion she was so much disturbed in mind as to find it necessary to open the bed-room door, and make a course for herself, comprising the full extent of the bed-rooms from wall to wall; and while Mr. Dick and I sat quietly by the fire, she kept passing in and out, along this measured track, at an unchanging pace, with the regularity of a clock-pendulum.
occurrencesnounUS /əˈkɜːrənsɪz/
plural of “occurrence” — an event that happens
From this reading We had a very serious conversation in Buckingham Street that night, about the domestic occurrences I have detailed in the last chapter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Whenever she was particularly discomposed, she always performed one of these pedestrian feats; and the amount of her discomposure might always be estimated by the duration of her walk.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On this occasion she was so much disturbed in mind as to find it necessary to open the bed-room door, and make a course for herself, comprising the full extent of the bed-rooms from wall to wall; and while Mr. Dick and I sat quietly by the fire, she kept passing in and out, along this measured track, at an unchanging pace, with the regularity of a clock-pendulum.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Whenever she was particularly discomposed, she always performed one of these pedestrian feats; and the amount of her discomposure might always be estimated by the duration of her walk.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading On this occasion she was so much disturbed in mind as to find it necessary to open the bed-room door, and make a course for herself, comprising the full extent of the bed-rooms from wall to wall; and while Mr. Dick and I sat quietly by the fire, she kept passing in and out, along this measured track, at an unchanging pace, with the regularity of a clock-pendulum.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading On this occasion she was so much disturbed in mind as to find it necessary to open the bed-room door, and make a course for herself, comprising the full extent of the bed-rooms from wall to wall; and while Mr. Dick and I sat quietly by the fire, she kept passing in and out, along this measured track, at an unchanging pace, with the regularity of a clock-pendulum.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading On this occasion she was so much disturbed in mind as to find it necessary to open the bed-room door, and make a course for herself, comprising the full extent of the bed-rooms from wall to wall; and while Mr. Dick and I sat quietly by the fire, she kept passing in and out, along this measured track, at an unchanging pace, with the regularity of a clock-pendulum.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Whenever she was particularly discomposed, she always performed one of these pedestrian feats; and the amount of her discomposure might always be estimated by the duration of her walk.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading On this occasion she was so much disturbed in mind as to find it necessary to open the bed-room door, and make a course for herself, comprising the full extent of the bed-rooms from wall to wall; and while Mr. Dick and I sat quietly by the fire, she kept passing in and out, along this measured track, at an unchanging pace, with the regularity of a clock-pendulum.
pedestriannounUS /pəˈdestriən/
a person who travels by foot
From this reading Whenever she was particularly discomposed, she always performed one of these pedestrian feats; and the amount of her discomposure might always be estimated by the duration of her walk.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading Whenever she was particularly discomposed, she always performed one of these pedestrian feats; and the amount of her discomposure might always be estimated by the duration of her walk.
with low volume
From this reading On this occasion she was so much disturbed in mind as to find it necessary to open the bed-room door, and make a course for herself, comprising the full extent of the bed-rooms from wall to wall; and while Mr. Dick and I sat quietly by the fire, she kept passing in and out, along this measured track, at an unchanging pace, with the regularity of a clock-pendulum.
regularitynounUS /ˌreɡjəˈlerəti/
a property of polygons: the property of having equal sides and equal angles
From this reading On this occasion she was so much disturbed in mind as to find it necessary to open the bed-room door, and make a course for herself, comprising the full extent of the bed-rooms from wall to wall; and while Mr. Dick and I sat quietly by the fire, she kept passing in and out, along this measured track, at an unchanging pace, with the regularity of a clock-pendulum.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading My aunt was deeply interested in them, and walked up and down the room with her arms folded, for more than two hours afterwards.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading On this occasion she was so much disturbed in mind as to find it necessary to open the bed-room door, and make a course for herself, comprising the full extent of the bed-rooms from wall to wall; and while Mr. Dick and I sat quietly by the fire, she kept passing in and out, along this measured track, at an unchanging pace, with the regularity of a clock-pendulum.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading We had a very serious conversation in Buckingham Street that night, about the domestic occurrences I have detailed in the last chapter.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whenever she was particularly discomposed, she always performed one of these pedestrian feats; and the amount of her discomposure might always be estimated by the duration of her walk.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading On this occasion she was so much disturbed in mind as to find it necessary to open the bed-room door, and make a course for herself, comprising the full extent of the bed-rooms from wall to wall; and while Mr. Dick and I sat quietly by the fire, she kept passing in and out, along this measured track, at an unchanging pace, with the regularity of a clock-pendulum.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading We had a very serious conversation in Buckingham Street that night, about the domestic occurrences I have detailed in the last chapter.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading My aunt was deeply interested in them, and walked up and down the room with her arms folded, for more than two hours afterwards.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We had a very serious conversation in Buckingham Street that night, about the domestic occurrences I have detailed in the last chapter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WANDERER.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading My aunt was deeply interested in them, and walked up and down the room with her arms folded, for more than two hours afterwards.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Whenever she was particularly discomposed, she always performed one of these pedestrian feats; and the amount of her discomposure might always be estimated by the duration of her walk.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On this occasion she was so much disturbed in mind as to find it necessary to open the bed-room door, and make a course for herself, comprising the full extent of the bed-rooms from wall to wall; and while Mr. Dick and I sat quietly by the fire, she kept passing in and out, along this measured track, at an unchanging pace, with the regularity of a clock-pendulum.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On this occasion she was so much disturbed in mind as to find it necessary to open the bed-room door, and make a course for herself, comprising the full extent of the bed-rooms from wall to wall; and while Mr. Dick and I sat quietly by the fire, she kept passing in and out, along this measured track, at an unchanging pace, with the regularity of a clock-pendulum.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading On this occasion she was so much disturbed in mind as to find it necessary to open the bed-room door, and make a course for herself, comprising the full extent of the bed-rooms from wall to wall; and while Mr. Dick and I sat quietly by the fire, she kept passing in and out, along this measured track, at an unchanging pace, with the regularity of a clock-pendulum.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading My aunt was deeply interested in them, and walked up and down the room with her arms folded, for more than two hours afterwards.
unchangingadjectiveUS /ənˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
conforming to the same principles or course of action over time
From this reading On this occasion she was so much disturbed in mind as to find it necessary to open the bed-room door, and make a course for herself, comprising the full extent of the bed-rooms from wall to wall; and while Mr. Dick and I sat quietly by the fire, she kept passing in and out, along this measured track, at an unchanging pace, with the regularity of a clock-pendulum.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading My aunt was deeply interested in them, and walked up and down the room with her arms folded, for more than two hours afterwards.
precisely as stated
From this reading We had a very serious conversation in Buckingham Street that night, about the domestic occurrences I have detailed in the last chapter.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Whenever she was particularly discomposed, she always performed one of these pedestrian feats; and the amount of her discomposure might always be estimated by the duration of her walk.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading My aunt was deeply interested in them, and walked up and down the room with her arms folded, for more than two hours afterwards.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading On this occasion she was so much disturbed in mind as to find it necessary to open the bed-room door, and make a course for herself, comprising the full extent of the bed-rooms from wall to wall; and while Mr. Dick and I sat quietly by the fire, she kept passing in and out, along this measured track, at an unchanging pace, with the regularity of a clock-pendulum.
WANDERERnounUS /ˈwɑːndərər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading THE WANDERER.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My aunt was deeply interested in them, and walked up and down the room with her arms folded, for more than two hours afterwards.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We had a very serious conversation in Buckingham Street that night, about the domestic occurrences I have detailed in the last chapter.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Whenever she was particularly discomposed, she always performed one of these pedestrian feats; and the amount of her discomposure might always be estimated by the duration of her walk.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading On this occasion she was so much disturbed in mind as to find it necessary to open the bed-room door, and make a course for herself, comprising the full extent of the bed-rooms from wall to wall; and while Mr. Dick and I sat quietly by the fire, she kept passing in and out, along this measured track, at an unchanging pace, with the regularity of a clock-pendulum.
in the company of; together with
From this reading My aunt was deeply interested in them, and walked up and down the room with her arms folded, for more than two hours afterwards.
