Chapter XXI

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

From this reading _The Commination Service_ At five o'clock that afternoon, by mutual agreement, Jeckie Farnish sold to John Bradingham the stock and goodwill of her grocery business, and a few days later she paid in another heavy cheque to the credit of Farnish and Grice, and, at the same date, secured the alteration in the deed of partnership which made matters straight between her and Lucilla.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading _The Commination Service_ At five o'clock that afternoon, by mutual agreement, Jeckie Farnish sold to John Bradingham the stock and goodwill of her grocery business, and a few days later she paid in another heavy cheque to the credit of Farnish and Grice, and, at the same date, secured the alteration in the deed of partnership which made matters straight between her and Lucilla.

the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises

From this reading _The Commination Service_ At five o'clock that afternoon, by mutual agreement, Jeckie Farnish sold to John Bradingham the stock and goodwill of her grocery business, and a few days later she paid in another heavy cheque to the credit of Farnish and Grice, and, at the same date, secured the alteration in the deed of partnership which made matters straight between her and Lucilla.

an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading _The Commination Service_ At five o'clock that afternoon, by mutual agreement, Jeckie Farnish sold to John Bradingham the stock and goodwill of her grocery business, and a few days later she paid in another heavy cheque to the credit of Farnish and Grice, and, at the same date, secured the alteration in the deed of partnership which made matters straight between her and Lucilla.

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

From this reading _The Commination Service_ At five o'clock that afternoon, by mutual agreement, Jeckie Farnish sold to John Bradingham the stock and goodwill of her grocery business, and a few days later she paid in another heavy cheque to the credit of Farnish and Grice, and, at the same date, secured the alteration in the deed of partnership which made matters straight between her and Lucilla.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading _The Commination Service_ At five o'clock that afternoon, by mutual agreement, Jeckie Farnish sold to John Bradingham the stock and goodwill of her grocery business, and a few days later she paid in another heavy cheque to the credit of Farnish and Grice, and, at the same date, secured the alteration in the deed of partnership which made matters straight between her and Lucilla.

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

From this reading There was something of a grim desperation in Jeckie's face as she walked out of the solicitor's office whereat this transaction had been effected; she was feeling something that she had no desire to speak of.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _The Commination Service_ At five o'clock that afternoon, by mutual agreement, Jeckie Farnish sold to John Bradingham the stock and goodwill of her grocery business, and a few days later she paid in another heavy cheque to the credit of Farnish and Grice, and, at the same date, secured the alteration in the deed of partnership which made matters straight between her and Lucilla.

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

From this reading "Well!" she remarked in a low tone as the two partners walked away from the town.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There was something of a grim desperation in Jeckie's face as she walked out of the solicitor's office whereat this transaction had been effected; she was feeling something that she had no desire to speak of.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading _The Commination Service_ At five o'clock that afternoon, by mutual agreement, Jeckie Farnish sold to John Bradingham the stock and goodwill of her grocery business, and a few days later she paid in another heavy cheque to the credit of Farnish and Grice, and, at the same date, secured the alteration in the deed of partnership which made matters straight between her and Lucilla.

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

From this reading _The Commination Service_ At five o'clock that afternoon, by mutual agreement, Jeckie Farnish sold to John Bradingham the stock and goodwill of her grocery business, and a few days later she paid in another heavy cheque to the credit of Farnish and Grice, and, at the same date, secured the alteration in the deed of partnership which made matters straight between her and Lucilla.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading _The Commination Service_ At five o'clock that afternoon, by mutual agreement, Jeckie Farnish sold to John Bradingham the stock and goodwill of her grocery business, and a few days later she paid in another heavy cheque to the credit of Farnish and Grice, and, at the same date, secured the alteration in the deed of partnership which made matters straight between her and Lucilla.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Lucilla felt it, too, and said it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _The Commination Service_ At five o'clock that afternoon, by mutual agreement, Jeckie Farnish sold to John Bradingham the stock and goodwill of her grocery business, and a few days later she paid in another heavy cheque to the credit of Farnish and Grice, and, at the same date, secured the alteration in the deed of partnership which made matters straight between her and Lucilla.

a written order directing a bank to pay money

From this reading _The Commination Service_ At five o'clock that afternoon, by mutual agreement, Jeckie Farnish sold to John Bradingham the stock and goodwill of her grocery business, and a few days later she paid in another heavy cheque to the credit of Farnish and Grice, and, at the same date, secured the alteration in the deed of partnership which made matters straight between her and Lucilla.

prayers proclaiming God's anger against sinners; read in the Church of England on Ash Wednesday

From this reading _The Commination Service_ At five o'clock that afternoon, by mutual agreement, Jeckie Farnish sold to John Bradingham the stock and goodwill of her grocery business, and a few days later she paid in another heavy cheque to the credit of Farnish and Grice, and, at the same date, secured the alteration in the deed of partnership which made matters straight between her and Lucilla.

approval

From this reading _The Commination Service_ At five o'clock that afternoon, by mutual agreement, Jeckie Farnish sold to John Bradingham the stock and goodwill of her grocery business, and a few days later she paid in another heavy cheque to the credit of Farnish and Grice, and, at the same date, secured the alteration in the deed of partnership which made matters straight between her and Lucilla.

the specified day of the month

From this reading _The Commination Service_ At five o'clock that afternoon, by mutual agreement, Jeckie Farnish sold to John Bradingham the stock and goodwill of her grocery business, and a few days later she paid in another heavy cheque to the credit of Farnish and Grice, and, at the same date, secured the alteration in the deed of partnership which made matters straight between her and Lucilla.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading _The Commination Service_ At five o'clock that afternoon, by mutual agreement, Jeckie Farnish sold to John Bradingham the stock and goodwill of her grocery business, and a few days later she paid in another heavy cheque to the credit of Farnish and Grice, and, at the same date, secured the alteration in the deed of partnership which made matters straight between her and Lucilla.

a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it

From this reading _The Commination Service_ At five o'clock that afternoon, by mutual agreement, Jeckie Farnish sold to John Bradingham the stock and goodwill of her grocery business, and a few days later she paid in another heavy cheque to the credit of Farnish and Grice, and, at the same date, secured the alteration in the deed of partnership which made matters straight between her and Lucilla.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading There was something of a grim desperation in Jeckie's face as she walked out of the solicitor's office whereat this transaction had been effected; she was feeling something that she had no desire to speak of.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading There was something of a grim desperation in Jeckie's face as she walked out of the solicitor's office whereat this transaction had been effected; she was feeling something that she had no desire to speak of.

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

From this reading "I don't know how it is with you, but I've put my last penny into that pit!

settled securely and unconditionally

From this reading There was something of a grim desperation in Jeckie's face as she walked out of the solicitor's office whereat this transaction had been effected; she was feeling something that she had no desire to speak of.

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

From this reading There was something of a grim desperation in Jeckie's face as she walked out of the solicitor's office whereat this transaction had been effected; she was feeling something that she had no desire to speak of.

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

From this reading _The Commination Service_ At five o'clock that afternoon, by mutual agreement, Jeckie Farnish sold to John Bradingham the stock and goodwill of her grocery business, and a few days later she paid in another heavy cheque to the credit of Farnish and Grice, and, at the same date, secured the alteration in the deed of partnership which made matters straight between her and Lucilla.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading There was something of a grim desperation in Jeckie's face as she walked out of the solicitor's office whereat this transaction had been effected; she was feeling something that she had no desire to speak of.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading But Lucilla felt it, too, and said it.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading _The Commination Service_ At five o'clock that afternoon, by mutual agreement, Jeckie Farnish sold to John Bradingham the stock and goodwill of her grocery business, and a few days later she paid in another heavy cheque to the credit of Farnish and Grice, and, at the same date, secured the alteration in the deed of partnership which made matters straight between her and Lucilla.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading _The Commination Service_ At five o'clock that afternoon, by mutual agreement, Jeckie Farnish sold to John Bradingham the stock and goodwill of her grocery business, and a few days later she paid in another heavy cheque to the credit of Farnish and Grice, and, at the same date, secured the alteration in the deed of partnership which made matters straight between her and Lucilla.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Well!" she remarked in a low tone as the two partners walked away from the town.

(accounting) an intangible asset valued according to the advantage or reputation a business has acquired (over and above its tangible assets)

From this reading _The Commination Service_ At five o'clock that afternoon, by mutual agreement, Jeckie Farnish sold to John Bradingham the stock and goodwill of her grocery business, and a few days later she paid in another heavy cheque to the credit of Farnish and Grice, and, at the same date, secured the alteration in the deed of partnership which made matters straight between her and Lucilla.

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

From this reading _The Commination Service_ At five o'clock that afternoon, by mutual agreement, Jeckie Farnish sold to John Bradingham the stock and goodwill of her grocery business, and a few days later she paid in another heavy cheque to the credit of Farnish and Grice, and, at the same date, secured the alteration in the deed of partnership which made matters straight between her and Lucilla.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading There was something of a grim desperation in Jeckie's face as she walked out of the solicitor's office whereat this transaction had been effected; she was feeling something that she had no desire to speak of.

a marketplace where groceries are sold

From this reading _The Commination Service_ At five o'clock that afternoon, by mutual agreement, Jeckie Farnish sold to John Bradingham the stock and goodwill of her grocery business, and a few days later she paid in another heavy cheque to the credit of Farnish and Grice, and, at the same date, secured the alteration in the deed of partnership which made matters straight between her and Lucilla.

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

From this reading There was something of a grim desperation in Jeckie's face as she walked out of the solicitor's office whereat this transaction had been effected; she was feeling something that she had no desire to speak of.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading _The Commination Service_ At five o'clock that afternoon, by mutual agreement, Jeckie Farnish sold to John Bradingham the stock and goodwill of her grocery business, and a few days later she paid in another heavy cheque to the credit of Farnish and Grice, and, at the same date, secured the alteration in the deed of partnership which made matters straight between her and Lucilla.

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

From this reading _The Commination Service_ At five o'clock that afternoon, by mutual agreement, Jeckie Farnish sold to John Bradingham the stock and goodwill of her grocery business, and a few days later she paid in another heavy cheque to the credit of Farnish and Grice, and, at the same date, secured the alteration in the deed of partnership which made matters straight between her and Lucilla.

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

From this reading "I don't know how it is with you, but I've put my last penny into that pit!

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

From this reading "I don't know how it is with you, but I've put my last penny into that pit!

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From this reading "I don't know how it is with you, but I've put my last penny into that pit!

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

From this reading _The Commination Service_ At five o'clock that afternoon, by mutual agreement, Jeckie Farnish sold to John Bradingham the stock and goodwill of her grocery business, and a few days later she paid in another heavy cheque to the credit of Farnish and Grice, and, at the same date, secured the alteration in the deed of partnership which made matters straight between her and Lucilla.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "I don't know how it is with you, but I've put my last penny into that pit!

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

From this reading "I don't know how it is with you, but I've put my last penny into that pit!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But Lucilla felt it, too, and said it.

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

From this reading _The Commination Service_ At five o'clock that afternoon, by mutual agreement, Jeckie Farnish sold to John Bradingham the stock and goodwill of her grocery business, and a few days later she paid in another heavy cheque to the credit of Farnish and Grice, and, at the same date, secured the alteration in the deed of partnership which made matters straight between her and Lucilla.

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

From this reading There was something of a grim desperation in Jeckie's face as she walked out of the solicitor's office whereat this transaction had been effected; she was feeling something that she had no desire to speak of.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading _The Commination Service_ At five o'clock that afternoon, by mutual agreement, Jeckie Farnish sold to John Bradingham the stock and goodwill of her grocery business, and a few days later she paid in another heavy cheque to the credit of Farnish and Grice, and, at the same date, secured the alteration in the deed of partnership which made matters straight between her and Lucilla.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "I don't know how it is with you, but I've put my last penny into that pit!

immediately past

From this reading "I don't know how it is with you, but I've put my last penny into that pit!

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading _The Commination Service_ At five o'clock that afternoon, by mutual agreement, Jeckie Farnish sold to John Bradingham the stock and goodwill of her grocery business, and a few days later she paid in another heavy cheque to the credit of Farnish and Grice, and, at the same date, secured the alteration in the deed of partnership which made matters straight between her and Lucilla.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading "Well!" she remarked in a low tone as the two partners walked away from the town.

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

From this reading _The Commination Service_ At five o'clock that afternoon, by mutual agreement, Jeckie Farnish sold to John Bradingham the stock and goodwill of her grocery business, and a few days later she paid in another heavy cheque to the credit of Farnish and Grice, and, at the same date, secured the alteration in the deed of partnership which made matters straight between her and Lucilla.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading _The Commination Service_ At five o'clock that afternoon, by mutual agreement, Jeckie Farnish sold to John Bradingham the stock and goodwill of her grocery business, and a few days later she paid in another heavy cheque to the credit of Farnish and Grice, and, at the same date, secured the alteration in the deed of partnership which made matters straight between her and Lucilla.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading _The Commination Service_ At five o'clock that afternoon, by mutual agreement, Jeckie Farnish sold to John Bradingham the stock and goodwill of her grocery business, and a few days later she paid in another heavy cheque to the credit of Farnish and Grice, and, at the same date, secured the alteration in the deed of partnership which made matters straight between her and Lucilla.

common to or shared by two or more parties

From this reading _The Commination Service_ At five o'clock that afternoon, by mutual agreement, Jeckie Farnish sold to John Bradingham the stock and goodwill of her grocery business, and a few days later she paid in another heavy cheque to the credit of Farnish and Grice, and, at the same date, secured the alteration in the deed of partnership which made matters straight between her and Lucilla.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I don't know how it is with you, but I've put my last penny into that pit!

not any; not one

From this reading There was something of a grim desperation in Jeckie's face as she walked out of the solicitor's office whereat this transaction had been effected; she was feeling something that she had no desire to speak of.

according to the clock

From this reading _The Commination Service_ At five o'clock that afternoon, by mutual agreement, Jeckie Farnish sold to John Bradingham the stock and goodwill of her grocery business, and a few days later she paid in another heavy cheque to the credit of Farnish and Grice, and, at the same date, secured the alteration in the deed of partnership which made matters straight between her and Lucilla.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _The Commination Service_ At five o'clock that afternoon, by mutual agreement, Jeckie Farnish sold to John Bradingham the stock and goodwill of her grocery business, and a few days later she paid in another heavy cheque to the credit of Farnish and Grice, and, at the same date, secured the alteration in the deed of partnership which made matters straight between her and Lucilla.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading There was something of a grim desperation in Jeckie's face as she walked out of the solicitor's office whereat this transaction had been effected; she was feeling something that she had no desire to speak of.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading There was something of a grim desperation in Jeckie's face as she walked out of the solicitor's office whereat this transaction had been effected; she was feeling something that she had no desire to speak of.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading _The Commination Service_ At five o'clock that afternoon, by mutual agreement, Jeckie Farnish sold to John Bradingham the stock and goodwill of her grocery business, and a few days later she paid in another heavy cheque to the credit of Farnish and Grice, and, at the same date, secured the alteration in the deed of partnership which made matters straight between her and Lucilla.

plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage

From this reading "Well!" she remarked in a low tone as the two partners walked away from the town.

the members of a business venture created by contract

From this reading _The Commination Service_ At five o'clock that afternoon, by mutual agreement, Jeckie Farnish sold to John Bradingham the stock and goodwill of her grocery business, and a few days later she paid in another heavy cheque to the credit of Farnish and Grice, and, at the same date, secured the alteration in the deed of partnership which made matters straight between her and Lucilla.

a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound

From this reading "I don't know how it is with you, but I've put my last penny into that pit!

A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.

From this reading "I don't know how it is with you, but I've put my last penny into that pit!

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "I don't know how it is with you, but I've put my last penny into that pit!

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading "Well!" she remarked in a low tone as the two partners walked away from the town.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading But Lucilla felt it, too, and said it.

Identical; not different.

From this reading _The Commination Service_ At five o'clock that afternoon, by mutual agreement, Jeckie Farnish sold to John Bradingham the stock and goodwill of her grocery business, and a few days later she paid in another heavy cheque to the credit of Farnish and Grice, and, at the same date, secured the alteration in the deed of partnership which made matters straight between her and Lucilla.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading _The Commination Service_ At five o'clock that afternoon, by mutual agreement, Jeckie Farnish sold to John Bradingham the stock and goodwill of her grocery business, and a few days later she paid in another heavy cheque to the credit of Farnish and Grice, and, at the same date, secured the alteration in the deed of partnership which made matters straight between her and Lucilla.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading _The Commination Service_ At five o'clock that afternoon, by mutual agreement, Jeckie Farnish sold to John Bradingham the stock and goodwill of her grocery business, and a few days later she paid in another heavy cheque to the credit of Farnish and Grice, and, at the same date, secured the alteration in the deed of partnership which made matters straight between her and Lucilla.

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

From this reading _The Commination Service_ At five o'clock that afternoon, by mutual agreement, Jeckie Farnish sold to John Bradingham the stock and goodwill of her grocery business, and a few days later she paid in another heavy cheque to the credit of Farnish and Grice, and, at the same date, secured the alteration in the deed of partnership which made matters straight between her and Lucilla.

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading _The Commination Service_ At five o'clock that afternoon, by mutual agreement, Jeckie Farnish sold to John Bradingham the stock and goodwill of her grocery business, and a few days later she paid in another heavy cheque to the credit of Farnish and Grice, and, at the same date, secured the alteration in the deed of partnership which made matters straight between her and Lucilla.

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

From this reading There was something of a grim desperation in Jeckie's face as she walked out of the solicitor's office whereat this transaction had been effected; she was feeling something that she had no desire to speak of.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading There was something of a grim desperation in Jeckie's face as she walked out of the solicitor's office whereat this transaction had been effected; she was feeling something that she had no desire to speak of.

express in speech

From this reading There was something of a grim desperation in Jeckie's face as she walked out of the solicitor's office whereat this transaction had been effected; she was feeling something that she had no desire to speak of.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading _The Commination Service_ At five o'clock that afternoon, by mutual agreement, Jeckie Farnish sold to John Bradingham the stock and goodwill of her grocery business, and a few days later she paid in another heavy cheque to the credit of Farnish and Grice, and, at the same date, secured the alteration in the deed of partnership which made matters straight between her and Lucilla.

successive (without a break)

From this reading _The Commination Service_ At five o'clock that afternoon, by mutual agreement, Jeckie Farnish sold to John Bradingham the stock and goodwill of her grocery business, and a few days later she paid in another heavy cheque to the credit of Farnish and Grice, and, at the same date, secured the alteration in the deed of partnership which made matters straight between her and Lucilla.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _The Commination Service_ At five o'clock that afternoon, by mutual agreement, Jeckie Farnish sold to John Bradingham the stock and goodwill of her grocery business, and a few days later she paid in another heavy cheque to the credit of Farnish and Grice, and, at the same date, secured the alteration in the deed of partnership which made matters straight between her and Lucilla.

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

From this reading _The Commination Service_ At five o'clock that afternoon, by mutual agreement, Jeckie Farnish sold to John Bradingham the stock and goodwill of her grocery business, and a few days later she paid in another heavy cheque to the credit of Farnish and Grice, and, at the same date, secured the alteration in the deed of partnership which made matters straight between her and Lucilla.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was something of a grim desperation in Jeckie's face as she walked out of the solicitor's office whereat this transaction had been effected; she was feeling something that she had no desire to speak of.

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

From this reading There was something of a grim desperation in Jeckie's face as she walked out of the solicitor's office whereat this transaction had been effected; she was feeling something that she had no desire to speak of.

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

From this reading _The Commination Service_ At five o'clock that afternoon, by mutual agreement, Jeckie Farnish sold to John Bradingham the stock and goodwill of her grocery business, and a few days later she paid in another heavy cheque to the credit of Farnish and Grice, and, at the same date, secured the alteration in the deed of partnership which made matters straight between her and Lucilla.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading "Well!" she remarked in a low tone as the two partners walked away from the town.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading But Lucilla felt it, too, and said it.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading "Well!" she remarked in a low tone as the two partners walked away from the town.

the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities)

From this reading There was something of a grim desperation in Jeckie's face as she walked out of the solicitor's office whereat this transaction had been effected; she was feeling something that she had no desire to speak of.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading "Well!" she remarked in a low tone as the two partners walked away from the town.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading There was something of a grim desperation in Jeckie's face as she walked out of the solicitor's office whereat this transaction had been effected; she was feeling something that she had no desire to speak of.

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

From this reading There was something of a grim desperation in Jeckie's face as she walked out of the solicitor's office whereat this transaction had been effected; she was feeling something that she had no desire to speak of.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "Well!" she remarked in a low tone as the two partners walked away from the town.

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

From this reading There was something of a grim desperation in Jeckie's face as she walked out of the solicitor's office whereat this transaction had been effected; she was feeling something that she had no desire to speak of.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading _The Commination Service_ At five o'clock that afternoon, by mutual agreement, Jeckie Farnish sold to John Bradingham the stock and goodwill of her grocery business, and a few days later she paid in another heavy cheque to the credit of Farnish and Grice, and, at the same date, secured the alteration in the deed of partnership which made matters straight between her and Lucilla.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "I don't know how it is with you, but I've put my last penny into that pit!

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I don't know how it is with you, but I've put my last penny into that pit!