Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading A CARD HOUSE THE news of the engagement fell like a bombshell into the circle at Waterchurch; to all but Llewellyn it came as an absolute surprise.

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading A CARD HOUSE THE news of the engagement fell like a bombshell into the circle at Waterchurch; to all but Llewellyn it came as an absolute surprise.

(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 A CARD HOUSE THE news of the engagement fell like a bombshell into the circle at Waterchurch; to all but Llewellyn it came as an absolute surprise.

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

From this reading A CARD HOUSE THE news of the engagement fell like a bombshell into the circle at Waterchurch; to all but Llewellyn it came as an absolute surprise.

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

From this reading Mr. Lewis had made his consent conditional, promising to give it when he should hear of the Squire's approval, and withholding it entirely till Harry should assure him of the sanction.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Harry's temporary attachment to any pretty girl who came in his way was taken as such a matter of course by his parents, that the attentions he had bestowed on Isoline during the few days she had stayed with them were nothing out of the ordinary run of events.

the formal act of approving

From this reading Mr. Lewis had made his consent conditional, promising to give it when he should hear of the Squire's approval, and withholding it entirely till Harry should assure him of the sanction.

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

From this reading A CARD HOUSE THE news of the engagement fell like a bombshell into the circle at Waterchurch; to all but Llewellyn it came as an absolute surprise.

make certain of

From this reading Mr. Lewis had made his consent conditional, promising to give it when he should hear of the Squire's approval, and withholding it entirely till Harry should assure him of the sanction.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A CARD HOUSE THE news of the engagement fell like a bombshell into the circle at Waterchurch; to all but Llewellyn it came as an absolute surprise.

a feeling of affection for a person or an institution

From this reading Harry's temporary attachment to any pretty girl who came in his way was taken as such a matter of course by his parents, that the attentions he had bestowed on Isoline during the few days she had stayed with them were nothing out of the ordinary run of events.

plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Harry's temporary attachment to any pretty girl who came in his way was taken as such a matter of course by his parents, that the attentions he had bestowed on Isoline during the few days she had stayed with them were nothing out of the ordinary run of events.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading Her attitude was that of a sand-bag towards a bullet--it offered no visible resistance.

past form of “bestow” — present

From this reading Harry's temporary attachment to any pretty girl who came in his way was taken as such a matter of course by his parents, that the attentions he had bestowed on Isoline during the few days she had stayed with them were nothing out of the ordinary run of events.

an entertainer who has a sensational effect

From this reading A CARD HOUSE THE news of the engagement fell like a bombshell into the circle at Waterchurch; to all but Llewellyn it came as an absolute surprise.

a projectile that is fired from a gun

From this reading Her attitude was that of a sand-bag towards a bullet--it offered no visible resistance.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A CARD HOUSE THE news of the engagement fell like a bombshell into the circle at Waterchurch; to all but Llewellyn it came as an absolute surprise.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Harry's temporary attachment to any pretty girl who came in his way was taken as such a matter of course by his parents, that the attentions he had bestowed on Isoline during the few days she had stayed with them were nothing out of the ordinary run of events.

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

From this reading A CARD HOUSE THE news of the engagement fell like a bombshell into the circle at Waterchurch; to all but Llewellyn it came as an absolute surprise.

one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes

From this reading A CARD HOUSE THE news of the engagement fell like a bombshell into the circle at Waterchurch; to all but Llewellyn it came as an absolute surprise.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading A CARD HOUSE THE news of the engagement fell like a bombshell into the circle at Waterchurch; to all but Llewellyn it came as an absolute surprise.

qualified by reservations

From this reading Mr. Lewis had made his consent conditional, promising to give it when he should hear of the Squire's approval, and withholding it entirely till Harry should assure him of the sanction.

permission to do something

From this reading Mr. Lewis had made his consent conditional, promising to give it when he should hear of the Squire's approval, and withholding it entirely till Harry should assure him of the sanction.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Harry's temporary attachment to any pretty girl who came in his way was taken as such a matter of course by his parents, that the attentions he had bestowed on Isoline during the few days she had stayed with them were nothing out of the ordinary run of events.

a natural object that covers or envelops

From this reading Isoline, to whom her uncle's decision suggested a flying in the face of Providence, relapsed into soft obstinacy, submitting outwardly to what for the moment seemed inevitable, and covering a persistence which would recognize no scruple with a layer of docility.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Harry's temporary attachment to any pretty girl who came in his way was taken as such a matter of course by his parents, that the attentions he had bestowed on Isoline during the few days she had stayed with them were nothing out of the ordinary run of events.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading Isoline, to whom her uncle's decision suggested a flying in the face of Providence, relapsed into soft obstinacy, submitting outwardly to what for the moment seemed inevitable, and covering a persistence which would recognize no scruple with a layer of docility.

the trait of being agreeably submissive and manageable

From this reading Isoline, to whom her uncle's decision suggested a flying in the face of Providence, relapsed into soft obstinacy, submitting outwardly to what for the moment seemed inevitable, and covering a persistence which would recognize no scruple with a layer of docility.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Harry's temporary attachment to any pretty girl who came in his way was taken as such a matter of course by his parents, that the attentions he had bestowed on Isoline during the few days she had stayed with them were nothing out of the ordinary run of events.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading A CARD HOUSE THE news of the engagement fell like a bombshell into the circle at Waterchurch; to all but Llewellyn it came as an absolute surprise.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Mr. Lewis had made his consent conditional, promising to give it when he should hear of the Squire's approval, and withholding it entirely till Harry should assure him of the sanction.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Harry's temporary attachment to any pretty girl who came in his way was taken as such a matter of course by his parents, that the attentions he had bestowed on Isoline during the few days she had stayed with them were nothing out of the ordinary run of events.

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

From this reading Isoline, to whom her uncle's decision suggested a flying in the face of Providence, relapsed into soft obstinacy, submitting outwardly to what for the moment seemed inevitable, and covering a persistence which would recognize no scruple with a layer of docility.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading A CARD HOUSE THE news of the engagement fell like a bombshell into the circle at Waterchurch; to all but Llewellyn it came as an absolute surprise.

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

From this reading Harry's temporary attachment to any pretty girl who came in his way was taken as such a matter of course by his parents, that the attentions he had bestowed on Isoline during the few days she had stayed with them were nothing out of the ordinary run of events.

moving swiftly

From this reading Isoline, to whom her uncle's decision suggested a flying in the face of Providence, relapsed into soft obstinacy, submitting outwardly to what for the moment seemed inevitable, and covering a persistence which would recognize no scruple with a layer of docility.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Isoline, to whom her uncle's decision suggested a flying in the face of Providence, relapsed into soft obstinacy, submitting outwardly to what for the moment seemed inevitable, and covering a persistence which would recognize no scruple with a layer of docility.

a young female

From this reading Harry's temporary attachment to any pretty girl who came in his way was taken as such a matter of course by his parents, that the attentions he had bestowed on Isoline during the few days she had stayed with them were nothing out of the ordinary run of events.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Mr. Lewis had made his consent conditional, promising to give it when he should hear of the Squire's approval, and withholding it entirely till Harry should assure him of the sanction.

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

From this reading Harry's temporary attachment to any pretty girl who came in his way was taken as such a matter of course by his parents, that the attentions he had bestowed on Isoline during the few days she had stayed with them were nothing out of the ordinary run of events.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading Mr. Lewis had made his consent conditional, promising to give it when he should hear of the Squire's approval, and withholding it entirely till Harry should assure him of the sanction.

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From this reading Harry's temporary attachment to any pretty girl who came in his way was taken as such a matter of course by his parents, that the attentions he had bestowed on Isoline during the few days she had stayed with them were nothing out of the ordinary run of events.

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

From this reading Harry's temporary attachment to any pretty girl who came in his way was taken as such a matter of course by his parents, that the attentions he had bestowed on Isoline during the few days she had stayed with them were nothing out of the ordinary run of events.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Mr. Lewis had made his consent conditional, promising to give it when he should hear of the Squire's approval, and withholding it entirely till Harry should assure him of the sanction.

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

From this reading Isoline, to whom her uncle's decision suggested a flying in the face of Providence, relapsed into soft obstinacy, submitting outwardly to what for the moment seemed inevitable, and covering a persistence which would recognize no scruple with a layer of docility.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Mr. Lewis had made his consent conditional, promising to give it when he should hear of the Squire's approval, and withholding it entirely till Harry should assure him of the sanction.

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

From this reading Harry's temporary attachment to any pretty girl who came in his way was taken as such a matter of course by his parents, that the attentions he had bestowed on Isoline during the few days she had stayed with them were nothing out of the ordinary run of events.

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

From this reading A CARD HOUSE THE news of the engagement fell like a bombshell into the circle at Waterchurch; to all but Llewellyn it came as an absolute surprise.

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

From this reading Harry's temporary attachment to any pretty girl who came in his way was taken as such a matter of course by his parents, that the attentions he had bestowed on Isoline during the few days she had stayed with them were nothing out of the ordinary run of events.

incapable of being avoided or prevented

From this reading Isoline, to whom her uncle's decision suggested a flying in the face of Providence, relapsed into soft obstinacy, submitting outwardly to what for the moment seemed inevitable, and covering a persistence which would recognize no scruple with a layer of docility.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A CARD HOUSE THE news of the engagement fell like a bombshell into the circle at Waterchurch; to all but Llewellyn it came as an absolute surprise.

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From this reading Harry's temporary attachment to any pretty girl who came in his way was taken as such a matter of course by his parents, that the attentions he had bestowed on Isoline during the few days she had stayed with them were nothing out of the ordinary run of events.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A CARD HOUSE THE news of the engagement fell like a bombshell into the circle at Waterchurch; to all but Llewellyn it came as an absolute surprise.

single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance

From this reading Isoline, to whom her uncle's decision suggested a flying in the face of Providence, relapsed into soft obstinacy, submitting outwardly to what for the moment seemed inevitable, and covering a persistence which would recognize no scruple with a layer of docility.

United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)

From this reading Mr. Lewis had made his consent conditional, promising to give it when he should hear of the Squire's approval, and withholding it entirely till Harry should assure him of the sanction.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading A CARD HOUSE THE news of the engagement fell like a bombshell into the circle at Waterchurch; to all but Llewellyn it came as an absolute surprise.

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From this reading A CARD HOUSE THE news of the engagement fell like a bombshell into the circle at Waterchurch; to all but Llewellyn it came as an absolute surprise.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Mr. Lewis had made his consent conditional, promising to give it when he should hear of the Squire's approval, and withholding it entirely till Harry should assure him of the sanction.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Harry's temporary attachment to any pretty girl who came in his way was taken as such a matter of course by his parents, that the attentions he had bestowed on Isoline during the few days she had stayed with them were nothing out of the ordinary run of events.

a particular point in time

From this reading Isoline, to whom her uncle's decision suggested a flying in the face of Providence, relapsed into soft obstinacy, submitting outwardly to what for the moment seemed inevitable, and covering a persistence which would recognize no scruple with a layer of docility.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Lewis had made his consent conditional, promising to give it when he should hear of the Squire's approval, and withholding it entirely till Harry should assure him of the sanction.

information about recent and important events

From this reading A CARD HOUSE THE news of the engagement fell like a bombshell into the circle at Waterchurch; to all but Llewellyn it came as an absolute surprise.

not any; not one

From this reading Isoline, to whom her uncle's decision suggested a flying in the face of Providence, relapsed into soft obstinacy, submitting outwardly to what for the moment seemed inevitable, and covering a persistence which would recognize no scruple with a layer of docility.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Harry's temporary attachment to any pretty girl who came in his way was taken as such a matter of course by his parents, that the attentions he had bestowed on Isoline during the few days she had stayed with them were nothing out of the ordinary run of events.

the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome

From this reading Isoline, to whom her uncle's decision suggested a flying in the face of Providence, relapsed into soft obstinacy, submitting outwardly to what for the moment seemed inevitable, and covering a persistence which would recognize no scruple with a layer of docility.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A CARD HOUSE THE news of the engagement fell like a bombshell into the circle at Waterchurch; to all but Llewellyn it came as an absolute surprise.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Her attitude was that of a sand-bag towards a bullet--it offered no visible resistance.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Harry's temporary attachment to any pretty girl who came in his way was taken as such a matter of course by his parents, that the attentions he had bestowed on Isoline during the few days she had stayed with them were nothing out of the ordinary run of events.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading Harry's temporary attachment to any pretty girl who came in his way was taken as such a matter of course by his parents, that the attentions he had bestowed on Isoline during the few days she had stayed with them were nothing out of the ordinary run of events.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Harry's temporary attachment to any pretty girl who came in his way was taken as such a matter of course by his parents, that the attentions he had bestowed on Isoline during the few days she had stayed with them were nothing out of the ordinary run of events.

with respect to the outside

From this reading Isoline, to whom her uncle's decision suggested a flying in the face of Providence, relapsed into soft obstinacy, submitting outwardly to what for the moment seemed inevitable, and covering a persistence which would recognize no scruple with a layer of docility.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading Harry's temporary attachment to any pretty girl who came in his way was taken as such a matter of course by his parents, that the attentions he had bestowed on Isoline during the few days she had stayed with them were nothing out of the ordinary run of events.

the property of a continuous and connected period of time

From this reading Isoline, to whom her uncle's decision suggested a flying in the face of Providence, relapsed into soft obstinacy, submitting outwardly to what for the moment seemed inevitable, and covering a persistence which would recognize no scruple with a layer of docility.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Harry's temporary attachment to any pretty girl who came in his way was taken as such a matter of course by his parents, that the attentions he had bestowed on Isoline during the few days she had stayed with them were nothing out of the ordinary run of events.

showing possibility of achievement or excellence

From this reading Mr. Lewis had made his consent conditional, promising to give it when he should hear of the Squire's approval, and withholding it entirely till Harry should assure him of the sanction.

The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)

From this reading Isoline, to whom her uncle's decision suggested a flying in the face of Providence, relapsed into soft obstinacy, submitting outwardly to what for the moment seemed inevitable, and covering a persistence which would recognize no scruple with a layer of docility.

accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

From this reading Isoline, to whom her uncle's decision suggested a flying in the face of Providence, relapsed into soft obstinacy, submitting outwardly to what for the moment seemed inevitable, and covering a persistence which would recognize no scruple with a layer of docility.

past form of “relapse” — deteriorate in health

From this reading Isoline, to whom her uncle's decision suggested a flying in the face of Providence, relapsed into soft obstinacy, submitting outwardly to what for the moment seemed inevitable, and covering a persistence which would recognize no scruple with a layer of docility.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading Her attitude was that of a sand-bag towards a bullet--it offered no visible resistance.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Harry's temporary attachment to any pretty girl who came in his way was taken as such a matter of course by his parents, that the attentions he had bestowed on Isoline during the few days she had stayed with them were nothing out of the ordinary run of events.

formal and explicit approval

From this reading Mr. Lewis had made his consent conditional, promising to give it when he should hear of the Squire's approval, and withholding it entirely till Harry should assure him of the sanction.

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From this reading Her attitude was that of a sand-bag towards a bullet--it offered no visible resistance.

a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains

From this reading Isoline, to whom her uncle's decision suggested a flying in the face of Providence, relapsed into soft obstinacy, submitting outwardly to what for the moment seemed inevitable, and covering a persistence which would recognize no scruple with a layer of docility.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Isoline, to whom her uncle's decision suggested a flying in the face of Providence, relapsed into soft obstinacy, submitting outwardly to what for the moment seemed inevitable, and covering a persistence which would recognize no scruple with a layer of docility.

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

From this reading Harry's temporary attachment to any pretty girl who came in his way was taken as such a matter of course by his parents, that the attentions he had bestowed on Isoline during the few days she had stayed with them were nothing out of the ordinary run of events.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Mr. Lewis had made his consent conditional, promising to give it when he should hear of the Squire's approval, and withholding it entirely till Harry should assure him of the sanction.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading Isoline, to whom her uncle's decision suggested a flying in the face of Providence, relapsed into soft obstinacy, submitting outwardly to what for the moment seemed inevitable, and covering a persistence which would recognize no scruple with a layer of docility.

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From this reading Mr. Lewis had made his consent conditional, promising to give it when he should hear of the Squire's approval, and withholding it entirely till Harry should assure him of the sanction.

past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Harry's temporary attachment to any pretty girl who came in his way was taken as such a matter of course by his parents, that the attentions he had bestowed on Isoline during the few days she had stayed with them were nothing out of the ordinary run of events.

inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration

From this reading Isoline, to whom her uncle's decision suggested a flying in the face of Providence, relapsed into soft obstinacy, submitting outwardly to what for the moment seemed inevitable, and covering a persistence which would recognize no scruple with a layer of docility.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Harry's temporary attachment to any pretty girl who came in his way was taken as such a matter of course by his parents, that the attentions he had bestowed on Isoline during the few days she had stayed with them were nothing out of the ordinary run of events.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Isoline, to whom her uncle's decision suggested a flying in the face of Providence, relapsed into soft obstinacy, submitting outwardly to what for the moment seemed inevitable, and covering a persistence which would recognize no scruple with a layer of docility.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading A CARD HOUSE THE news of the engagement fell like a bombshell into the circle at Waterchurch; to all but Llewellyn it came as an absolute surprise.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Harry's temporary attachment to any pretty girl who came in his way was taken as such a matter of course by his parents, that the attentions he had bestowed on Isoline during the few days she had stayed with them were nothing out of the ordinary run of events.

not permanent; not lasting

From this reading Harry's temporary attachment to any pretty girl who came in his way was taken as such a matter of course by his parents, that the attentions he had bestowed on Isoline during the few days she had stayed with them were nothing out of the ordinary run of events.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Harry's temporary attachment to any pretty girl who came in his way was taken as such a matter of course by his parents, that the attentions he had bestowed on Isoline during the few days she had stayed with them were nothing out of the ordinary run of events.

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

From this reading A CARD HOUSE THE news of the engagement fell like a bombshell into the circle at Waterchurch; to all but Llewellyn it came as an absolute surprise.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Harry's temporary attachment to any pretty girl who came in his way was taken as such a matter of course by his parents, that the attentions he had bestowed on Isoline during the few days she had stayed with them were nothing out of the ordinary run of events.

up to a particular time

From this reading Mr. Lewis had made his consent conditional, promising to give it when he should hear of the Squire's approval, and withholding it entirely till Harry should assure him of the sanction.

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

From this reading A CARD HOUSE THE news of the engagement fell like a bombshell into the circle at Waterchurch; to all but Llewellyn it came as an absolute surprise.

in the direction of

From this reading Her attitude was that of a sand-bag towards a bullet--it offered no visible resistance.

possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Isoline, to whom her uncle's decision suggested a flying in the face of Providence, relapsed into soft obstinacy, submitting outwardly to what for the moment seemed inevitable, and covering a persistence which would recognize no scruple with a layer of docility.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading Her attitude was that of a sand-bag towards a bullet--it offered no visible resistance.

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

From this reading Harry's temporary attachment to any pretty girl who came in his way was taken as such a matter of course by his parents, that the attentions he had bestowed on Isoline during the few days she had stayed with them were nothing out of the ordinary run of events.

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From this reading A CARD HOUSE THE news of the engagement fell like a bombshell into the circle at Waterchurch; to all but Llewellyn it came as an absolute surprise.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Harry's temporary attachment to any pretty girl who came in his way was taken as such a matter of course by his parents, that the attentions he had bestowed on Isoline during the few days she had stayed with them were nothing out of the ordinary run of events.

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

From this reading Harry's temporary attachment to any pretty girl who came in his way was taken as such a matter of course by his parents, that the attentions he had bestowed on Isoline during the few days she had stayed with them were nothing out of the ordinary run of events.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Isoline, to whom her uncle's decision suggested a flying in the face of Providence, relapsed into soft obstinacy, submitting outwardly to what for the moment seemed inevitable, and covering a persistence which would recognize no scruple with a layer of docility.

at the time that

From this reading Mr. Lewis had made his consent conditional, promising to give it when he should hear of the Squire's approval, and withholding it entirely till Harry should assure him of the sanction.

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

From this reading Isoline, to whom her uncle's decision suggested a flying in the face of Providence, relapsed into soft obstinacy, submitting outwardly to what for the moment seemed inevitable, and covering a persistence which would recognize no scruple with a layer of docility.

which person or people

From this reading Harry's temporary attachment to any pretty girl who came in his way was taken as such a matter of course by his parents, that the attentions he had bestowed on Isoline during the few days she had stayed with them were nothing out of the ordinary run of events.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Isoline, to whom her uncle's decision suggested a flying in the face of Providence, relapsed into soft obstinacy, submitting outwardly to what for the moment seemed inevitable, and covering a persistence which would recognize no scruple with a layer of docility.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Harry's temporary attachment to any pretty girl who came in his way was taken as such a matter of course by his parents, that the attentions he had bestowed on Isoline during the few days she had stayed with them were nothing out of the ordinary run of events.

the act of deducting from an employee's salary

From this reading Mr. Lewis had made his consent conditional, promising to give it when he should hear of the Squire's approval, and withholding it entirely till Harry should assure him of the sanction.

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

From this reading Isoline, to whom her uncle's decision suggested a flying in the face of Providence, relapsed into soft obstinacy, submitting outwardly to what for the moment seemed inevitable, and covering a persistence which would recognize no scruple with a layer of docility.