Chapter XIV

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

From this reading Mamie Trimm was one of those young girls of whom it is most difficult to give a true impression by describing them in the ordinary way.

how long something has existed

From this reading It would have been easier for a man to find her amongst a bevy of girls of her age, if he had been told that she possessed a charm of her own, which nobody could define.

(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 To say that her height was so many feet and so many inches—fewer inches than the average—that her hair was very fair, her eyes grey, her nose small, her mouth large, her complexion clear, her figure well proportioned, to say all this is to say nothing at all.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading It would have been easier for a man to find her amongst a bevy of girls of her age, if he had been told that she possessed a charm of her own, which nobody could define.

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

From this reading To say that her height was so many feet and so many inches—fewer inches than the average—that her hair was very fair, her eyes grey, her nose small, her mouth large, her complexion clear, her figure well proportioned, to say all this is to say nothing at all.

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

From this reading A passport, in the days of passports, would have said as much, and the description would have just sufficed to point out Mamie Trimm if she had found herself in a company of tall women with black hair, large features and imposing presence.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading To say that her height was so many feet and so many inches—fewer inches than the average—that her hair was very fair, her eyes grey, her nose small, her mouth large, her complexion clear, her figure well proportioned, to say all this is to say nothing at all.

approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value

From this reading To say that her height was so many feet and so many inches—fewer inches than the average—that her hair was very fair, her eyes grey, her nose small, her mouth large, her complexion clear, her figure well proportioned, to say all this is to say nothing at all.

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

From this reading It would help him in his search, to be informed that she looked very delicate, but was not so in reality, that her figure was not only well proportioned, but was very exceptionally perfect and graceful, and that, but for her well-set grey eyes and her transparent complexion, her face could never have been called pretty.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It would have been easier for a man to find her amongst a bevy of girls of her age, if he had been told that she possessed a charm of her own, which nobody could define.

a large gathering of people of a particular type

From this reading It would have been easier for a man to find her amongst a bevy of girls of her age, if he had been told that she possessed a charm of her own, which nobody could define.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading A passport, in the days of passports, would have said as much, and the description would have just sufficed to point out Mamie Trimm if she had found herself in a company of tall women with black hair, large features and imposing presence.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It would help him in his search, to be informed that she looked very delicate, but was not so in reality, that her figure was not only well proportioned, but was very exceptionally perfect and graceful, and that, but for her well-set grey eyes and her transparent complexion, her face could never have been called pretty.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mamie Trimm was one of those young girls of whom it is most difficult to give a true impression by describing them in the ordinary way.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It would help him in his search, to be informed that she looked very delicate, but was not so in reality, that her figure was not only well proportioned, but was very exceptionally perfect and graceful, and that, but for her well-set grey eyes and her transparent complexion, her face could never have been called pretty.

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading It would have been easier for a man to find her amongst a bevy of girls of her age, if he had been told that she possessed a charm of her own, which nobody could define.

rid of obstructions

From this reading To say that her height was so many feet and so many inches—fewer inches than the average—that her hair was very fair, her eyes grey, her nose small, her mouth large, her complexion clear, her figure well proportioned, to say all this is to say nothing at all.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading A passport, in the days of passports, would have said as much, and the description would have just sufficed to point out Mamie Trimm if she had found herself in a company of tall women with black hair, large features and imposing presence.

the coloring of a person's face

From this reading To say that her height was so many feet and so many inches—fewer inches than the average—that her hair was very fair, her eyes grey, her nose small, her mouth large, her complexion clear, her figure well proportioned, to say all this is to say nothing at all.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading It would have been easier for a man to find her amongst a bevy of girls of her age, if he had been told that she possessed a charm of her own, which nobody could define.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A passport, in the days of passports, would have said as much, and the description would have just sufficed to point out Mamie Trimm if she had found herself in a company of tall women with black hair, large features and imposing presence.

determine the essential quality of

From this reading It would have been easier for a man to find her amongst a bevy of girls of her age, if he had been told that she possessed a charm of her own, which nobody could define.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading It would help him in his search, to be informed that she looked very delicate, but was not so in reality, that her figure was not only well proportioned, but was very exceptionally perfect and graceful, and that, but for her well-set grey eyes and her transparent complexion, her face could never have been called pretty.

-ing form of “describe” — give a description of

From this reading Mamie Trimm was one of those young girls of whom it is most difficult to give a true impression by describing them in the ordinary way.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading A passport, in the days of passports, would have said as much, and the description would have just sufficed to point out Mamie Trimm if she had found herself in a company of tall women with black hair, large features and imposing presence.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Mamie Trimm was one of those young girls of whom it is most difficult to give a true impression by describing them in the ordinary way.

comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading It would have been easier for a man to find her amongst a bevy of girls of her age, if he had been told that she possessed a charm of her own, which nobody could define.

to an exceptional degree

From this reading It would help him in his search, to be informed that she looked very delicate, but was not so in reality, that her figure was not only well proportioned, but was very exceptionally perfect and graceful, and that, but for her well-set grey eyes and her transparent complexion, her face could never have been called pretty.

opinion or judgment

From this reading To say that her height was so many feet and so many inches—fewer inches than the average—that her hair was very fair, her eyes grey, her nose small, her mouth large, her complexion clear, her figure well proportioned, to say all this is to say nothing at all.

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

From this reading It would help him in his search, to be informed that she looked very delicate, but was not so in reality, that her figure was not only well proportioned, but was very exceptionally perfect and graceful, and that, but for her well-set grey eyes and her transparent complexion, her face could never have been called pretty.

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

From this reading To say that her height was so many feet and so many inches—fewer inches than the average—that her hair was very fair, her eyes grey, her nose small, her mouth large, her complexion clear, her figure well proportioned, to say all this is to say nothing at all.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading A passport, in the days of passports, would have said as much, and the description would have just sufficed to point out Mamie Trimm if she had found herself in a company of tall women with black hair, large features and imposing presence.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading To say that her height was so many feet and so many inches—fewer inches than the average—that her hair was very fair, her eyes grey, her nose small, her mouth large, her complexion clear, her figure well proportioned, to say all this is to say nothing at all.

(comparative of “few” used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of

From this reading To say that her height was so many feet and so many inches—fewer inches than the average—that her hair was very fair, her eyes grey, her nose small, her mouth large, her complexion clear, her figure well proportioned, to say all this is to say nothing at all.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading To say that her height was so many feet and so many inches—fewer inches than the average—that her hair was very fair, her eyes grey, her nose small, her mouth large, her complexion clear, her figure well proportioned, to say all this is to say nothing at all.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading It would have been easier for a man to find her amongst a bevy of girls of her age, if he had been told that she possessed a charm of her own, which nobody could define.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It would have been easier for a man to find her amongst a bevy of girls of her age, if he had been told that she possessed a charm of her own, which nobody could define.

set up or found

From this reading A passport, in the days of passports, would have said as much, and the description would have just sufficed to point out Mamie Trimm if she had found herself in a company of tall women with black hair, large features and imposing presence.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Mamie Trimm was one of those young girls of whom it is most difficult to give a true impression by describing them in the ordinary way.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Mamie Trimm was one of those young girls of whom it is most difficult to give a true impression by describing them in the ordinary way.

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading It would help him in his search, to be informed that she looked very delicate, but was not so in reality, that her figure was not only well proportioned, but was very exceptionally perfect and graceful, and that, but for her well-set grey eyes and her transparent complexion, her face could never have been called pretty.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading To say that her height was so many feet and so many inches—fewer inches than the average—that her hair was very fair, her eyes grey, her nose small, her mouth large, her complexion clear, her figure well proportioned, to say all this is to say nothing at all.

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

From this reading A passport, in the days of passports, would have said as much, and the description would have just sufficed to point out Mamie Trimm if she had found herself in a company of tall women with black hair, large features and imposing presence.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading To say that her height was so many feet and so many inches—fewer inches than the average—that her hair was very fair, her eyes grey, her nose small, her mouth large, her complexion clear, her figure well proportioned, to say all this is to say nothing at all.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A passport, in the days of passports, would have said as much, and the description would have just sufficed to point out Mamie Trimm if she had found herself in a company of tall women with black hair, large features and imposing presence.

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

From this reading It would have been easier for a man to find her amongst a bevy of girls of her age, if he had been told that she possessed a charm of her own, which nobody could define.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading To say that her height was so many feet and so many inches—fewer inches than the average—that her hair was very fair, her eyes grey, her nose small, her mouth large, her complexion clear, her figure well proportioned, to say all this is to say nothing at all.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading It would help him in his search, to be informed that she looked very delicate, but was not so in reality, that her figure was not only well proportioned, but was very exceptionally perfect and graceful, and that, but for her well-set grey eyes and her transparent complexion, her face could never have been called pretty.

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

From this reading To say that her height was so many feet and so many inches—fewer inches than the average—that her hair was very fair, her eyes grey, her nose small, her mouth large, her complexion clear, her figure well proportioned, to say all this is to say nothing at all.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading A passport, in the days of passports, would have said as much, and the description would have just sufficed to point out Mamie Trimm if she had found herself in a company of tall women with black hair, large features and imposing presence.

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

From this reading It would help him in his search, to be informed that she looked very delicate, but was not so in reality, that her figure was not only well proportioned, but was very exceptionally perfect and graceful, and that, but for her well-set grey eyes and her transparent complexion, her face could never have been called pretty.

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

From this reading It would help him in his search, to be informed that she looked very delicate, but was not so in reality, that her figure was not only well proportioned, but was very exceptionally perfect and graceful, and that, but for her well-set grey eyes and her transparent complexion, her face could never have been called pretty.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading A passport, in the days of passports, would have said as much, and the description would have just sufficed to point out Mamie Trimm if she had found herself in a company of tall women with black hair, large features and imposing presence.

impressive in appearance

From this reading A passport, in the days of passports, would have said as much, and the description would have just sufficed to point out Mamie Trimm if she had found herself in a company of tall women with black hair, large features and imposing presence.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading Mamie Trimm was one of those young girls of whom it is most difficult to give a true impression by describing them in the ordinary way.

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

From this reading Mamie Trimm was one of those young girls of whom it is most difficult to give a true impression by describing them in the ordinary way.

plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

From this reading To say that her height was so many feet and so many inches—fewer inches than the average—that her hair was very fair, her eyes grey, her nose small, her mouth large, her complexion clear, her figure well proportioned, to say all this is to say nothing at all.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading It would help him in his search, to be informed that she looked very delicate, but was not so in reality, that her figure was not only well proportioned, but was very exceptionally perfect and graceful, and that, but for her well-set grey eyes and her transparent complexion, her face could never have been called pretty.

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

From this reading Mamie Trimm was one of those young girls of whom it is most difficult to give a true impression by describing them in the ordinary way.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Mamie Trimm was one of those young girls of whom it is most difficult to give a true impression by describing them in the ordinary way.

and nothing more

From this reading A passport, in the days of passports, would have said as much, and the description would have just sufficed to point out Mamie Trimm if she had found herself in a company of tall women with black hair, large features and imposing presence.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading To say that her height was so many feet and so many inches—fewer inches than the average—that her hair was very fair, her eyes grey, her nose small, her mouth large, her complexion clear, her figure well proportioned, to say all this is to say nothing at all.

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

From this reading It would help him in his search, to be informed that she looked very delicate, but was not so in reality, that her figure was not only well proportioned, but was very exceptionally perfect and graceful, and that, but for her well-set grey eyes and her transparent complexion, her face could never have been called pretty.

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From this reading Mamie Trimm was one of those young girls of whom it is most difficult to give a true impression by describing them in the ordinary way.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading It would have been easier for a man to find her amongst a bevy of girls of her age, if he had been told that she possessed a charm of her own, which nobody could define.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading To say that her height was so many feet and so many inches—fewer inches than the average—that her hair was very fair, her eyes grey, her nose small, her mouth large, her complexion clear, her figure well proportioned, to say all this is to say nothing at all.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Mamie Trimm was one of those young girls of whom it is most difficult to give a true impression by describing them in the ordinary way.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading To say that her height was so many feet and so many inches—fewer inches than the average—that her hair was very fair, her eyes grey, her nose small, her mouth large, her complexion clear, her figure well proportioned, to say all this is to say nothing at all.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading A passport, in the days of passports, would have said as much, and the description would have just sufficed to point out Mamie Trimm if she had found herself in a company of tall women with black hair, large features and imposing presence.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading It would help him in his search, to be informed that she looked very delicate, but was not so in reality, that her figure was not only well proportioned, but was very exceptionally perfect and graceful, and that, but for her well-set grey eyes and her transparent complexion, her face could never have been called pretty.

no person; not anyone

From this reading It would have been easier for a man to find her amongst a bevy of girls of her age, if he had been told that she possessed a charm of her own, which nobody could define.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading To say that her height was so many feet and so many inches—fewer inches than the average—that her hair was very fair, her eyes grey, her nose small, her mouth large, her complexion clear, her figure well proportioned, to say all this is to say nothing at all.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It would help him in his search, to be informed that she looked very delicate, but was not so in reality, that her figure was not only well proportioned, but was very exceptionally perfect and graceful, and that, but for her well-set grey eyes and her transparent complexion, her face could never have been called pretty.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading To say that her height was so many feet and so many inches—fewer inches than the average—that her hair was very fair, her eyes grey, her nose small, her mouth large, her complexion clear, her figure well proportioned, to say all this is to say nothing at all.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mamie Trimm was one of those young girls of whom it is most difficult to give a true impression by describing them in the ordinary way.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Mamie Trimm was one of those young girls of whom it is most difficult to give a true impression by describing them in the ordinary way.

and nothing more

From this reading It would help him in his search, to be informed that she looked very delicate, but was not so in reality, that her figure was not only well proportioned, but was very exceptionally perfect and graceful, and that, but for her well-set grey eyes and her transparent complexion, her face could never have been called pretty.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading Mamie Trimm was one of those young girls of whom it is most difficult to give a true impression by describing them in the ordinary way.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A passport, in the days of passports, would have said as much, and the description would have just sufficed to point out Mamie Trimm if she had found herself in a company of tall women with black hair, large features and imposing presence.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading It would have been easier for a man to find her amongst a bevy of girls of her age, if he had been told that she possessed a charm of her own, which nobody could define.

any authorization to pass or go somewhere

From this reading A passport, in the days of passports, would have said as much, and the description would have just sufficed to point out Mamie Trimm if she had found herself in a company of tall women with black hair, large features and imposing presence.

plural of “passport” — any authorization to pass or go somewhere

From this reading A passport, in the days of passports, would have said as much, and the description would have just sufficed to point out Mamie Trimm if she had found herself in a company of tall women with black hair, large features and imposing presence.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading It would help him in his search, to be informed that she looked very delicate, but was not so in reality, that her figure was not only well proportioned, but was very exceptionally perfect and graceful, and that, but for her well-set grey eyes and her transparent complexion, her face could never have been called pretty.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading A passport, in the days of passports, would have said as much, and the description would have just sufficed to point out Mamie Trimm if she had found herself in a company of tall women with black hair, large features and imposing presence.

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

From this reading It would have been easier for a man to find her amongst a bevy of girls of her age, if he had been told that she possessed a charm of her own, which nobody could define.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading A passport, in the days of passports, would have said as much, and the description would have just sufficed to point out Mamie Trimm if she had found herself in a company of tall women with black hair, large features and imposing presence.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading It would help him in his search, to be informed that she looked very delicate, but was not so in reality, that her figure was not only well proportioned, but was very exceptionally perfect and graceful, and that, but for her well-set grey eyes and her transparent complexion, her face could never have been called pretty.

past form of “proportion” — give pleasant proportions to

From this reading To say that her height was so many feet and so many inches—fewer inches than the average—that her hair was very fair, her eyes grey, her nose small, her mouth large, her complexion clear, her figure well proportioned, to say all this is to say nothing at all.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading It would help him in his search, to be informed that she looked very delicate, but was not so in reality, that her figure was not only well proportioned, but was very exceptionally perfect and graceful, and that, but for her well-set grey eyes and her transparent complexion, her face could never have been called pretty.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading A passport, in the days of passports, would have said as much, and the description would have just sufficed to point out Mamie Trimm if she had found herself in a company of tall women with black hair, large features and imposing presence.

express in words

From this reading To say that her height was so many feet and so many inches—fewer inches than the average—that her hair was very fair, her eyes grey, her nose small, her mouth large, her complexion clear, her figure well proportioned, to say all this is to say nothing at all.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading It would help him in his search, to be informed that she looked very delicate, but was not so in reality, that her figure was not only well proportioned, but was very exceptionally perfect and graceful, and that, but for her well-set grey eyes and her transparent complexion, her face could never have been called pretty.

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

From this reading A passport, in the days of passports, would have said as much, and the description would have just sufficed to point out Mamie Trimm if she had found herself in a company of tall women with black hair, large features and imposing presence.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading To say that her height was so many feet and so many inches—fewer inches than the average—that her hair was very fair, her eyes grey, her nose small, her mouth large, her complexion clear, her figure well proportioned, to say all this is to say nothing at all.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading To say that her height was so many feet and so many inches—fewer inches than the average—that her hair was very fair, her eyes grey, her nose small, her mouth large, her complexion clear, her figure well proportioned, to say all this is to say nothing at all.

past form of “suffice” — be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity

From this reading A passport, in the days of passports, would have said as much, and the description would have just sufficed to point out Mamie Trimm if she had found herself in a company of tall women with black hair, large features and imposing presence.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading A passport, in the days of passports, would have said as much, and the description would have just sufficed to point out Mamie Trimm if she had found herself in a company of tall women with black hair, large features and imposing presence.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading To say that her height was so many feet and so many inches—fewer inches than the average—that her hair was very fair, her eyes grey, her nose small, her mouth large, her complexion clear, her figure well proportioned, to say all this is to say nothing at all.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading To say that her height was so many feet and so many inches—fewer inches than the average—that her hair was very fair, her eyes grey, her nose small, her mouth large, her complexion clear, her figure well proportioned, to say all this is to say nothing at all.

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

From this reading Mamie Trimm was one of those young girls of whom it is most difficult to give a true impression by describing them in the ordinary way.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Mamie Trimm was one of those young girls of whom it is most difficult to give a true impression by describing them in the ordinary way.

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

From this reading To say that her height was so many feet and so many inches—fewer inches than the average—that her hair was very fair, her eyes grey, her nose small, her mouth large, her complexion clear, her figure well proportioned, to say all this is to say nothing at all.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Mamie Trimm was one of those young girls of whom it is most difficult to give a true impression by describing them in the ordinary way.

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

From this reading Mamie Trimm was one of those young girls of whom it is most difficult to give a true impression by describing them in the ordinary way.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading It would have been easier for a man to find her amongst a bevy of girls of her age, if he had been told that she possessed a charm of her own, which nobody could define.

transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity

From this reading It would help him in his search, to be informed that she looked very delicate, but was not so in reality, that her figure was not only well proportioned, but was very exceptionally perfect and graceful, and that, but for her well-set grey eyes and her transparent complexion, her face could never have been called pretty.

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From this reading Mamie Trimm was one of those young girls of whom it is most difficult to give a true impression by describing them in the ordinary way.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Mamie Trimm was one of those young girls of whom it is most difficult to give a true impression by describing them in the ordinary way.

precisely as stated

From this reading To say that her height was so many feet and so many inches—fewer inches than the average—that her hair was very fair, her eyes grey, her nose small, her mouth large, her complexion clear, her figure well proportioned, to say all this is to say nothing at all.

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

From this reading Mamie Trimm was one of those young girls of whom it is most difficult to give a true impression by describing them in the ordinary way.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Mamie Trimm was one of those young girls of whom it is most difficult to give a true impression by describing them in the ordinary way.

(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 To say that her height was so many feet and so many inches—fewer inches than the average—that her hair was very fair, her eyes grey, her nose small, her mouth large, her complexion clear, her figure well proportioned, to say all this is to say nothing at all.

strongly and firmly constructed

From this reading It would help him in his search, to be informed that she looked very delicate, but was not so in reality, that her figure was not only well proportioned, but was very exceptionally perfect and graceful, and that, but for her well-set grey eyes and her transparent complexion, her face could never have been called pretty.

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

From this reading It would have been easier for a man to find her amongst a bevy of girls of her age, if he had been told that she possessed a charm of her own, which nobody could define.

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

From this reading Mamie Trimm was one of those young girls of whom it is most difficult to give a true impression by describing them in the ordinary way.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A passport, in the days of passports, would have said as much, and the description would have just sufficed to point out Mamie Trimm if she had found herself in a company of tall women with black hair, large features and imposing presence.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading A passport, in the days of passports, would have said as much, and the description would have just sufficed to point out Mamie Trimm if she had found herself in a company of tall women with black hair, large features and imposing presence.

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

From this reading A passport, in the days of passports, would have said as much, and the description would have just sufficed to point out Mamie Trimm if she had found herself in a company of tall women with black hair, large features and imposing presence.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Mamie Trimm was one of those young girls of whom it is most difficult to give a true impression by describing them in the ordinary way.