used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A whole month went by, bright, delightful autumn days beside the sea, when I often strolled with my charming little companion across the Lawns at Hove, or sat upon the pier at Brighton listening to the band.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading So frequently was she in and out of the hotel that "Miss Gottorp" soon became known to all the servants, and by sight to most of the visitors on account of the neatness of her mourning and the attractiveness of her pale beauty.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading A whole month went by, bright, delightful autumn days beside the sea, when I often strolled with my charming little companion across the Lawns at Hove, or sat upon the pier at Brighton listening to the band.
afternoonsnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːnz/
plural of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Sometimes I would dine with her and Miss West, or at others they would take tea with me in that overheated winter garden of the "Metropole"-- where half of the Hebrew portion of the City of London assembles on Sunday afternoons--or they would dine with me in the big restaurant.
agencynounUS /ˈeɪdʒənsi/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading Tack had returned to Petersburg to resume his agency business, and Hartwig's whereabouts was unknown.
(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 So frequently was she in and out of the hotel that "Miss Gottorp" soon became known to all the servants, and by sight to most of the visitors on account of the neatness of her mourning and the attractiveness of her pale beauty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sometimes I would dine with her and Miss West, or at others they would take tea with me in that overheated winter garden of the "Metropole"-- where half of the Hebrew portion of the City of London assembles on Sunday afternoons--or they would dine with me in the big restaurant.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The last-named had been in Brighton three weeks before, but as he had nothing to report he had disappeared as suddenly as he had come.
assemblesverbUS /əˈsembəlz/
third-person singular of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading Sometimes I would dine with her and Miss West, or at others they would take tea with me in that overheated winter garden of the "Metropole"-- where half of the Hebrew portion of the City of London assembles on Sunday afternoons--or they would dine with me in the big restaurant.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A whole month went by, bright, delightful autumn days beside the sea, when I often strolled with my charming little companion across the Lawns at Hove, or sat upon the pier at Brighton listening to the band.
attractivenessnounUS /əˈtræktɪvnəs/
the quality of arousing interest; being attractive or something that attracts
From this reading So frequently was she in and out of the hotel that "Miss Gottorp" soon became known to all the servants, and by sight to most of the visitors on account of the neatness of her mourning and the attractiveness of her pale beauty.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading A whole month went by, bright, delightful autumn days beside the sea, when I often strolled with my charming little companion across the Lawns at Hove, or sat upon the pier at Brighton listening to the band.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading A whole month went by, bright, delightful autumn days beside the sea, when I often strolled with my charming little companion across the Lawns at Hove, or sat upon the pier at Brighton listening to the band.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading So frequently was she in and out of the hotel that "Miss Gottorp" soon became known to all the servants, and by sight to most of the visitors on account of the neatness of her mourning and the attractiveness of her pale beauty.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading So frequently was she in and out of the hotel that "Miss Gottorp" soon became known to all the servants, and by sight to most of the visitors on account of the neatness of her mourning and the attractiveness of her pale beauty.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The last-named had been in Brighton three weeks before, but as he had nothing to report he had disappeared as suddenly as he had come.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The last-named had been in Brighton three weeks before, but as he had nothing to report he had disappeared as suddenly as he had come.
next to; at the side of
From this reading A whole month went by, bright, delightful autumn days beside the sea, when I often strolled with my charming little companion across the Lawns at Hove, or sat upon the pier at Brighton listening to the band.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Sometimes I would dine with her and Miss West, or at others they would take tea with me in that overheated winter garden of the "Metropole"-- where half of the Hebrew portion of the City of London assembles on Sunday afternoons--or they would dine with me in the big restaurant.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading A whole month went by, bright, delightful autumn days beside the sea, when I often strolled with my charming little companion across the Lawns at Hove, or sat upon the pier at Brighton listening to the band.
BrightonnounUS /ˈbraɪtən/
a city in East Sussex in southern England that is a popular resort; site of the University of Sussex
From this reading A whole month went by, bright, delightful autumn days beside the sea, when I often strolled with my charming little companion across the Lawns at Hove, or sat upon the pier at Brighton listening to the band.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Tack had returned to Petersburg to resume his agency business, and Hartwig's whereabouts was unknown.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The last-named had been in Brighton three weeks before, but as he had nothing to report he had disappeared as suddenly as he had come.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A whole month went by, bright, delightful autumn days beside the sea, when I often strolled with my charming little companion across the Lawns at Hove, or sat upon the pier at Brighton listening to the band.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading A whole month went by, bright, delightful autumn days beside the sea, when I often strolled with my charming little companion across the Lawns at Hove, or sat upon the pier at Brighton listening to the band.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Sometimes I would dine with her and Miss West, or at others they would take tea with me in that overheated winter garden of the "Metropole"-- where half of the Hebrew portion of the City of London assembles on Sunday afternoons--or they would dine with me in the big restaurant.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The last-named had been in Brighton three weeks before, but as he had nothing to report he had disappeared as suddenly as he had come.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading A whole month went by, bright, delightful autumn days beside the sea, when I often strolled with my charming little companion across the Lawns at Hove, or sat upon the pier at Brighton listening to the band.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A whole month went by, bright, delightful autumn days beside the sea, when I often strolled with my charming little companion across the Lawns at Hove, or sat upon the pier at Brighton listening to the band.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading A whole month went by, bright, delightful autumn days beside the sea, when I often strolled with my charming little companion across the Lawns at Hove, or sat upon the pier at Brighton listening to the band.
dineverbUS /daɪn/
have supper; eat dinner
From this reading Sometimes I would dine with her and Miss West, or at others they would take tea with me in that overheated winter garden of the "Metropole"-- where half of the Hebrew portion of the City of London assembles on Sunday afternoons--or they would dine with me in the big restaurant.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading The last-named had been in Brighton three weeks before, but as he had nothing to report he had disappeared as suddenly as he had come.
many times at short intervals
From this reading So frequently was she in and out of the hotel that "Miss Gottorp" soon became known to all the servants, and by sight to most of the visitors on account of the neatness of her mourning and the attractiveness of her pale beauty.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Sometimes I would dine with her and Miss West, or at others they would take tea with me in that overheated winter garden of the "Metropole"-- where half of the Hebrew portion of the City of London assembles on Sunday afternoons--or they would dine with me in the big restaurant.
Gottorp
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From this reading So frequently was she in and out of the hotel that "Miss Gottorp" soon became known to all the servants, and by sight to most of the visitors on account of the neatness of her mourning and the attractiveness of her pale beauty.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tack had returned to Petersburg to resume his agency business, and Hartwig's whereabouts was unknown.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Sometimes I would dine with her and Miss West, or at others they would take tea with me in that overheated winter garden of the "Metropole"-- where half of the Hebrew portion of the City of London assembles on Sunday afternoons--or they would dine with me in the big restaurant.
Hartwig's
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From this reading Tack had returned to Petersburg to resume his agency business, and Hartwig's whereabouts was unknown.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The last-named had been in Brighton three weeks before, but as he had nothing to report he had disappeared as suddenly as he had come.
HebrewnounUS /ˈhiːbruː/
the ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel
From this reading Sometimes I would dine with her and Miss West, or at others they would take tea with me in that overheated winter garden of the "Metropole"-- where half of the Hebrew portion of the City of London assembles on Sunday afternoons--or they would dine with me in the big restaurant.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Sometimes I would dine with her and Miss West, or at others they would take tea with me in that overheated winter garden of the "Metropole"-- where half of the Hebrew portion of the City of London assembles on Sunday afternoons--or they would dine with me in the big restaurant.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tack had returned to Petersburg to resume his agency business, and Hartwig's whereabouts was unknown.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading So frequently was she in and out of the hotel that "Miss Gottorp" soon became known to all the servants, and by sight to most of the visitors on account of the neatness of her mourning and the attractiveness of her pale beauty.
HoveverbUS /hoʊv/
inflected form of “heave” — utter a sound, as with obvious effort
From this reading A whole month went by, bright, delightful autumn days beside the sea, when I often strolled with my charming little companion across the Lawns at Hove, or sat upon the pier at Brighton listening to the band.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A whole month went by, bright, delightful autumn days beside the sea, when I often strolled with my charming little companion across the Lawns at Hove, or sat upon the pier at Brighton listening to the band.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sometimes I would dine with her and Miss West, or at others they would take tea with me in that overheated winter garden of the "Metropole"-- where half of the Hebrew portion of the City of London assembles on Sunday afternoons--or they would dine with me in the big restaurant.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading So frequently was she in and out of the hotel that "Miss Gottorp" soon became known to all the servants, and by sight to most of the visitors on account of the neatness of her mourning and the attractiveness of her pale beauty.
last-named
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From this reading The last-named had been in Brighton three weeks before, but as he had nothing to report he had disappeared as suddenly as he had come.
LawnsnounUS /lɔːnz/
plural of “lawn” — a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading A whole month went by, bright, delightful autumn days beside the sea, when I often strolled with my charming little companion across the Lawns at Hove, or sat upon the pier at Brighton listening to the band.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading A whole month went by, bright, delightful autumn days beside the sea, when I often strolled with my charming little companion across the Lawns at Hove, or sat upon the pier at Brighton listening to the band.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A whole month went by, bright, delightful autumn days beside the sea, when I often strolled with my charming little companion across the Lawns at Hove, or sat upon the pier at Brighton listening to the band.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Sometimes I would dine with her and Miss West, or at others they would take tea with me in that overheated winter garden of the "Metropole"-- where half of the Hebrew portion of the City of London assembles on Sunday afternoons--or they would dine with me in the big restaurant.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sometimes I would dine with her and Miss West, or at others they would take tea with me in that overheated winter garden of the "Metropole"-- where half of the Hebrew portion of the City of London assembles on Sunday afternoons--or they would dine with me in the big restaurant.
Metropole
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From this reading Sometimes I would dine with her and Miss West, or at others they would take tea with me in that overheated winter garden of the "Metropole"-- where half of the Hebrew portion of the City of London assembles on Sunday afternoons--or they would dine with me in the big restaurant.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Sometimes I would dine with her and Miss West, or at others they would take tea with me in that overheated winter garden of the "Metropole"-- where half of the Hebrew portion of the City of London assembles on Sunday afternoons--or they would dine with me in the big restaurant.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading A whole month went by, bright, delightful autumn days beside the sea, when I often strolled with my charming little companion across the Lawns at Hove, or sat upon the pier at Brighton listening to the band.
used to form the superlative
From this reading So frequently was she in and out of the hotel that "Miss Gottorp" soon became known to all the servants, and by sight to most of the visitors on account of the neatness of her mourning and the attractiveness of her pale beauty.
mourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading So frequently was she in and out of the hotel that "Miss Gottorp" soon became known to all the servants, and by sight to most of the visitors on account of the neatness of her mourning and the attractiveness of her pale beauty.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A whole month went by, bright, delightful autumn days beside the sea, when I often strolled with my charming little companion across the Lawns at Hove, or sat upon the pier at Brighton listening to the band.
neatnessnounUS /ˈniːtnəs/
the state of being neat and smart and trim
From this reading So frequently was she in and out of the hotel that "Miss Gottorp" soon became known to all the servants, and by sight to most of the visitors on account of the neatness of her mourning and the attractiveness of her pale beauty.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The last-named had been in Brighton three weeks before, but as he had nothing to report he had disappeared as suddenly as he had come.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sometimes I would dine with her and Miss West, or at others they would take tea with me in that overheated winter garden of the "Metropole"-- where half of the Hebrew portion of the City of London assembles on Sunday afternoons--or they would dine with me in the big restaurant.
many times at short intervals
From this reading A whole month went by, bright, delightful autumn days beside the sea, when I often strolled with my charming little companion across the Lawns at Hove, or sat upon the pier at Brighton listening to the band.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sometimes I would dine with her and Miss West, or at others they would take tea with me in that overheated winter garden of the "Metropole"-- where half of the Hebrew portion of the City of London assembles on Sunday afternoons--or they would dine with me in the big restaurant.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A whole month went by, bright, delightful autumn days beside the sea, when I often strolled with my charming little companion across the Lawns at Hove, or sat upon the pier at Brighton listening to the band.
others
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From this reading Sometimes I would dine with her and Miss West, or at others they would take tea with me in that overheated winter garden of the "Metropole"-- where half of the Hebrew portion of the City of London assembles on Sunday afternoons--or they would dine with me in the big restaurant.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading So frequently was she in and out of the hotel that "Miss Gottorp" soon became known to all the servants, and by sight to most of the visitors on account of the neatness of her mourning and the attractiveness of her pale beauty.
overheatedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərhiːtɪd/
heated beyond a safe or desirable point
From this reading Sometimes I would dine with her and Miss West, or at others they would take tea with me in that overheated winter garden of the "Metropole"-- where half of the Hebrew portion of the City of London assembles on Sunday afternoons--or they would dine with me in the big restaurant.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading So frequently was she in and out of the hotel that "Miss Gottorp" soon became known to all the servants, and by sight to most of the visitors on account of the neatness of her mourning and the attractiveness of her pale beauty.
PetersburgnounUS /ˈpiːtərzbərɡ/
a town in southeastern Virginia (south of Richmond); scene of heavy fighting during the American Civil War
From this reading Tack had returned to Petersburg to resume his agency business, and Hartwig's whereabouts was unknown.
piernounUS /pɪr/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading A whole month went by, bright, delightful autumn days beside the sea, when I often strolled with my charming little companion across the Lawns at Hove, or sat upon the pier at Brighton listening to the band.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Sometimes I would dine with her and Miss West, or at others they would take tea with me in that overheated winter garden of the "Metropole"-- where half of the Hebrew portion of the City of London assembles on Sunday afternoons--or they would dine with me in the big restaurant.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading The last-named had been in Brighton three weeks before, but as he had nothing to report he had disappeared as suddenly as he had come.
restaurantnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnt/
a building where people go to eat
From this reading Sometimes I would dine with her and Miss West, or at others they would take tea with me in that overheated winter garden of the "Metropole"-- where half of the Hebrew portion of the City of London assembles on Sunday afternoons--or they would dine with me in the big restaurant.
resumeverbUS /rɪˈzuːm/
take up or begin anew
From this reading Tack had returned to Petersburg to resume his agency business, and Hartwig's whereabouts was unknown.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Tack had returned to Petersburg to resume his agency business, and Hartwig's whereabouts was unknown.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading A whole month went by, bright, delightful autumn days beside the sea, when I often strolled with my charming little companion across the Lawns at Hove, or sat upon the pier at Brighton listening to the band.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading A whole month went by, bright, delightful autumn days beside the sea, when I often strolled with my charming little companion across the Lawns at Hove, or sat upon the pier at Brighton listening to the band.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading So frequently was she in and out of the hotel that "Miss Gottorp" soon became known to all the servants, and by sight to most of the visitors on account of the neatness of her mourning and the attractiveness of her pale beauty.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So frequently was she in and out of the hotel that "Miss Gottorp" soon became known to all the servants, and by sight to most of the visitors on account of the neatness of her mourning and the attractiveness of her pale beauty.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading So frequently was she in and out of the hotel that "Miss Gottorp" soon became known to all the servants, and by sight to most of the visitors on account of the neatness of her mourning and the attractiveness of her pale beauty.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So frequently was she in and out of the hotel that "Miss Gottorp" soon became known to all the servants, and by sight to most of the visitors on account of the neatness of her mourning and the attractiveness of her pale beauty.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes I would dine with her and Miss West, or at others they would take tea with me in that overheated winter garden of the "Metropole"-- where half of the Hebrew portion of the City of London assembles on Sunday afternoons--or they would dine with me in the big restaurant.
in the near future
From this reading So frequently was she in and out of the hotel that "Miss Gottorp" soon became known to all the servants, and by sight to most of the visitors on account of the neatness of her mourning and the attractiveness of her pale beauty.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading A whole month went by, bright, delightful autumn days beside the sea, when I often strolled with my charming little companion across the Lawns at Hove, or sat upon the pier at Brighton listening to the band.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading The last-named had been in Brighton three weeks before, but as he had nothing to report he had disappeared as suddenly as he had come.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Sometimes I would dine with her and Miss West, or at others they would take tea with me in that overheated winter garden of the "Metropole"-- where half of the Hebrew portion of the City of London assembles on Sunday afternoons--or they would dine with me in the big restaurant.
TackverbUS /tæk/
fasten with tacks
From this reading Tack had returned to Petersburg to resume his agency business, and Hartwig's whereabouts was unknown.
carry out
From this reading Sometimes I would dine with her and Miss West, or at others they would take tea with me in that overheated winter garden of the "Metropole"-- where half of the Hebrew portion of the City of London assembles on Sunday afternoons--or they would dine with me in the big restaurant.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Sometimes I would dine with her and Miss West, or at others they would take tea with me in that overheated winter garden of the "Metropole"-- where half of the Hebrew portion of the City of London assembles on Sunday afternoons--or they would dine with me in the big restaurant.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sometimes I would dine with her and Miss West, or at others they would take tea with me in that overheated winter garden of the "Metropole"-- where half of the Hebrew portion of the City of London assembles on Sunday afternoons--or they would dine with me in the big restaurant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A whole month went by, bright, delightful autumn days beside the sea, when I often strolled with my charming little companion across the Lawns at Hove, or sat upon the pier at Brighton listening to the band.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sometimes I would dine with her and Miss West, or at others they would take tea with me in that overheated winter garden of the "Metropole"-- where half of the Hebrew portion of the City of London assembles on Sunday afternoons--or they would dine with me in the big restaurant.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The last-named had been in Brighton three weeks before, but as he had nothing to report he had disappeared as suddenly as he had come.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A whole month went by, bright, delightful autumn days beside the sea, when I often strolled with my charming little companion across the Lawns at Hove, or sat upon the pier at Brighton listening to the band.
not known
From this reading Tack had returned to Petersburg to resume his agency business, and Hartwig's whereabouts was unknown.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A whole month went by, bright, delightful autumn days beside the sea, when I often strolled with my charming little companion across the Lawns at Hove, or sat upon the pier at Brighton listening to the band.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading So frequently was she in and out of the hotel that "Miss Gottorp" soon became known to all the servants, and by sight to most of the visitors on account of the neatness of her mourning and the attractiveness of her pale beauty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So frequently was she in and out of the hotel that "Miss Gottorp" soon became known to all the servants, and by sight to most of the visitors on account of the neatness of her mourning and the attractiveness of her pale beauty.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The last-named had been in Brighton three weeks before, but as he had nothing to report he had disappeared as suddenly as he had come.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A whole month went by, bright, delightful autumn days beside the sea, when I often strolled with my charming little companion across the Lawns at Hove, or sat upon the pier at Brighton listening to the band.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Sometimes I would dine with her and Miss West, or at others they would take tea with me in that overheated winter garden of the "Metropole"-- where half of the Hebrew portion of the City of London assembles on Sunday afternoons--or they would dine with me in the big restaurant.
at the time that
From this reading A whole month went by, bright, delightful autumn days beside the sea, when I often strolled with my charming little companion across the Lawns at Hove, or sat upon the pier at Brighton listening to the band.
in or at the place that
From this reading Sometimes I would dine with her and Miss West, or at others they would take tea with me in that overheated winter garden of the "Metropole"-- where half of the Hebrew portion of the City of London assembles on Sunday afternoons--or they would dine with me in the big restaurant.
whereaboutsnounUS /ˈwerəbaʊts/
the general location where something is
From this reading Tack had returned to Petersburg to resume his agency business, and Hartwig's whereabouts was unknown.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading A whole month went by, bright, delightful autumn days beside the sea, when I often strolled with my charming little companion across the Lawns at Hove, or sat upon the pier at Brighton listening to the band.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Sometimes I would dine with her and Miss West, or at others they would take tea with me in that overheated winter garden of the "Metropole"-- where half of the Hebrew portion of the City of London assembles on Sunday afternoons--or they would dine with me in the big restaurant.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A whole month went by, bright, delightful autumn days beside the sea, when I often strolled with my charming little companion across the Lawns at Hove, or sat upon the pier at Brighton listening to the band.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Sometimes I would dine with her and Miss West, or at others they would take tea with me in that overheated winter garden of the "Metropole"-- where half of the Hebrew portion of the City of London assembles on Sunday afternoons--or they would dine with me in the big restaurant.
