Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading A MAN WITH MONEY White and silver for Jean, the peacocky scarf making Emily shine with the best of them, Dr. McKenzie called away at the last moment, and promising to join them later; Derry catching his breath when he saw his violets among Jean's laces; Drusilla wondering a little at this transfigured Derry; Marion Gray settling down to the comfort of a chat with Emily--what had these to do with a Tin Soldier on a shelf?

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading A MAN WITH MONEY White and silver for Jean, the peacocky scarf making Emily shine with the best of them, Dr. McKenzie called away at the last moment, and promising to join them later; Derry catching his breath when he saw his violets among Jean's laces; Drusilla wondering a little at this transfigured Derry; Marion Gray settling down to the comfort of a chat with Emily--what had these to do with a Tin Soldier on a shelf?

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

From this reading A MAN WITH MONEY White and silver for Jean, the peacocky scarf making Emily shine with the best of them, Dr. McKenzie called away at the last moment, and promising to join them later; Derry catching his breath when he saw his violets among Jean's laces; Drusilla wondering a little at this transfigured Derry; Marion Gray settling down to the comfort of a chat with Emily--what had these to do with a Tin Soldier on a shelf?

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A MAN WITH MONEY White and silver for Jean, the peacocky scarf making Emily shine with the best of them, Dr. McKenzie called away at the last moment, and promising to join them later; Derry catching his breath when he saw his violets among Jean's laces; Drusilla wondering a little at this transfigured Derry; Marion Gray settling down to the comfort of a chat with Emily--what had these to do with a Tin Soldier on a shelf?

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading A MAN WITH MONEY White and silver for Jean, the peacocky scarf making Emily shine with the best of them, Dr. McKenzie called away at the last moment, and promising to join them later; Derry catching his breath when he saw his violets among Jean's laces; Drusilla wondering a little at this transfigured Derry; Marion Gray settling down to the comfort of a chat with Emily--what had these to do with a Tin Soldier on a shelf?

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading A MAN WITH MONEY White and silver for Jean, the peacocky scarf making Emily shine with the best of them, Dr. McKenzie called away at the last moment, and promising to join them later; Derry catching his breath when he saw his violets among Jean's laces; Drusilla wondering a little at this transfigured Derry; Marion Gray settling down to the comfort of a chat with Emily--what had these to do with a Tin Soldier on a shelf?

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "Better, Drusilla.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading A MAN WITH MONEY White and silver for Jean, the peacocky scarf making Emily shine with the best of them, Dr. McKenzie called away at the last moment, and promising to join them later; Derry catching his breath when he saw his violets among Jean's laces; Drusilla wondering a little at this transfigured Derry; Marion Gray settling down to the comfort of a chat with Emily--what had these to do with a Tin Soldier on a shelf?

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

From this reading A MAN WITH MONEY White and silver for Jean, the peacocky scarf making Emily shine with the best of them, Dr. McKenzie called away at the last moment, and promising to join them later; Derry catching his breath when he saw his violets among Jean's laces; Drusilla wondering a little at this transfigured Derry; Marion Gray settling down to the comfort of a chat with Emily--what had these to do with a Tin Soldier on a shelf?

(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team

From this reading A MAN WITH MONEY White and silver for Jean, the peacocky scarf making Emily shine with the best of them, Dr. McKenzie called away at the last moment, and promising to join them later; Derry catching his breath when he saw his violets among Jean's laces; Drusilla wondering a little at this transfigured Derry; Marion Gray settling down to the comfort of a chat with Emily--what had these to do with a Tin Soldier on a shelf?

talk socially without exchanging too much information

From this reading A MAN WITH MONEY White and silver for Jean, the peacocky scarf making Emily shine with the best of them, Dr. McKenzie called away at the last moment, and promising to join them later; Derry catching his breath when he saw his violets among Jean's laces; Drusilla wondering a little at this transfigured Derry; Marion Gray settling down to the comfort of a chat with Emily--what had these to do with a Tin Soldier on a shelf?

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading A MAN WITH MONEY White and silver for Jean, the peacocky scarf making Emily shine with the best of them, Dr. McKenzie called away at the last moment, and promising to join them later; Derry catching his breath when he saw his violets among Jean's laces; Drusilla wondering a little at this transfigured Derry; Marion Gray settling down to the comfort of a chat with Emily--what had these to do with a Tin Soldier on a shelf?

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

From this reading A MAN WITH MONEY White and silver for Jean, the peacocky scarf making Emily shine with the best of them, Dr. McKenzie called away at the last moment, and promising to join them later; Derry catching his breath when he saw his violets among Jean's laces; Drusilla wondering a little at this transfigured Derry; Marion Gray settling down to the comfort of a chat with Emily--what had these to do with a Tin Soldier on a shelf?

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading A MAN WITH MONEY White and silver for Jean, the peacocky scarf making Emily shine with the best of them, Dr. McKenzie called away at the last moment, and promising to join them later; Derry catching his breath when he saw his violets among Jean's laces; Drusilla wondering a little at this transfigured Derry; Marion Gray settling down to the comfort of a chat with Emily--what had these to do with a Tin Soldier on a shelf?

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading A MAN WITH MONEY White and silver for Jean, the peacocky scarf making Emily shine with the best of them, Dr. McKenzie called away at the last moment, and promising to join them later; Derry catching his breath when he saw his violets among Jean's laces; Drusilla wondering a little at this transfigured Derry; Marion Gray settling down to the comfort of a chat with Emily--what had these to do with a Tin Soldier on a shelf?

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

From this reading A MAN WITH MONEY White and silver for Jean, the peacocky scarf making Emily shine with the best of them, Dr. McKenzie called away at the last moment, and promising to join them later; Derry catching his breath when he saw his violets among Jean's laces; Drusilla wondering a little at this transfigured Derry; Marion Gray settling down to the comfort of a chat with Emily--what had these to do with a Tin Soldier on a shelf?

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

From this reading A MAN WITH MONEY White and silver for Jean, the peacocky scarf making Emily shine with the best of them, Dr. McKenzie called away at the last moment, and promising to join them later; Derry catching his breath when he saw his violets among Jean's laces; Drusilla wondering a little at this transfigured Derry; Marion Gray settling down to the comfort of a chat with Emily--what had these to do with a Tin Soldier on a shelf?

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

From this reading A MAN WITH MONEY White and silver for Jean, the peacocky scarf making Emily shine with the best of them, Dr. McKenzie called away at the last moment, and promising to join them later; Derry catching his breath when he saw his violets among Jean's laces; Drusilla wondering a little at this transfigured Derry; Marion Gray settling down to the comfort of a chat with Emily--what had these to do with a Tin Soldier on a shelf?

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading "How is your father, Derry?"

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading He has a fine nurse.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A MAN WITH MONEY White and silver for Jean, the peacocky scarf making Emily shine with the best of them, Dr. McKenzie called away at the last moment, and promising to join them later; Derry catching his breath when he saw his violets among Jean's laces; Drusilla wondering a little at this transfigured Derry; Marion Gray settling down to the comfort of a chat with Emily--what had these to do with a Tin Soldier on a shelf?

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading A MAN WITH MONEY White and silver for Jean, the peacocky scarf making Emily shine with the best of them, Dr. McKenzie called away at the last moment, and promising to join them later; Derry catching his breath when he saw his violets among Jean's laces; Drusilla wondering a little at this transfigured Derry; Marion Gray settling down to the comfort of a chat with Emily--what had these to do with a Tin Soldier on a shelf?

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

From this reading A MAN WITH MONEY White and silver for Jean, the peacocky scarf making Emily shine with the best of them, Dr. McKenzie called away at the last moment, and promising to join them later; Derry catching his breath when he saw his violets among Jean's laces; Drusilla wondering a little at this transfigured Derry; Marion Gray settling down to the comfort of a chat with Emily--what had these to do with a Tin Soldier on a shelf?

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

From this reading He has a fine nurse.

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

From this reading A MAN WITH MONEY White and silver for Jean, the peacocky scarf making Emily shine with the best of them, Dr. McKenzie called away at the last moment, and promising to join them later; Derry catching his breath when he saw his violets among Jean's laces; Drusilla wondering a little at this transfigured Derry; Marion Gray settling down to the comfort of a chat with Emily--what had these to do with a Tin Soldier on a shelf?

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

From this reading Dr. McKenzie sent her."

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

From this reading A MAN WITH MONEY White and silver for Jean, the peacocky scarf making Emily shine with the best of them, Dr. McKenzie called away at the last moment, and promising to join them later; Derry catching his breath when he saw his violets among Jean's laces; Drusilla wondering a little at this transfigured Derry; Marion Gray settling down to the comfort of a chat with Emily--what had these to do with a Tin Soldier on a shelf?

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

From this reading "How is your father, Derry?"

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

From this reading "How is your father, Derry?"

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading A MAN WITH MONEY White and silver for Jean, the peacocky scarf making Emily shine with the best of them, Dr. McKenzie called away at the last moment, and promising to join them later; Derry catching his breath when he saw his violets among Jean's laces; Drusilla wondering a little at this transfigured Derry; Marion Gray settling down to the comfort of a chat with Emily--what had these to do with a Tin Soldier on a shelf?

possessive form of “jean” — a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading A MAN WITH MONEY White and silver for Jean, the peacocky scarf making Emily shine with the best of them, Dr. McKenzie called away at the last moment, and promising to join them later; Derry catching his breath when he saw his violets among Jean's laces; Drusilla wondering a little at this transfigured Derry; Marion Gray settling down to the comfort of a chat with Emily--what had these to do with a Tin Soldier on a shelf?

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading A MAN WITH MONEY White and silver for Jean, the peacocky scarf making Emily shine with the best of them, Dr. McKenzie called away at the last moment, and promising to join them later; Derry catching his breath when he saw his violets among Jean's laces; Drusilla wondering a little at this transfigured Derry; Marion Gray settling down to the comfort of a chat with Emily--what had these to do with a Tin Soldier on a shelf?

plural of “lace” — a cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment)

From this reading A MAN WITH MONEY White and silver for Jean, the peacocky scarf making Emily shine with the best of them, Dr. McKenzie called away at the last moment, and promising to join them later; Derry catching his breath when he saw his violets among Jean's laces; Drusilla wondering a little at this transfigured Derry; Marion Gray settling down to the comfort of a chat with Emily--what had these to do with a Tin Soldier on a shelf?

immediately past

From this reading A MAN WITH MONEY White and silver for Jean, the peacocky scarf making Emily shine with the best of them, Dr. McKenzie called away at the last moment, and promising to join them later; Derry catching his breath when he saw his violets among Jean's laces; Drusilla wondering a little at this transfigured Derry; Marion Gray settling down to the comfort of a chat with Emily--what had these to do with a Tin Soldier on a shelf?

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading A MAN WITH MONEY White and silver for Jean, the peacocky scarf making Emily shine with the best of them, Dr. McKenzie called away at the last moment, and promising to join them later; Derry catching his breath when he saw his violets among Jean's laces; Drusilla wondering a little at this transfigured Derry; Marion Gray settling down to the comfort of a chat with Emily--what had these to do with a Tin Soldier on a shelf?

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

From this reading A MAN WITH MONEY White and silver for Jean, the peacocky scarf making Emily shine with the best of them, Dr. McKenzie called away at the last moment, and promising to join them later; Derry catching his breath when he saw his violets among Jean's laces; Drusilla wondering a little at this transfigured Derry; Marion Gray settling down to the comfort of a chat with Emily--what had these to do with a Tin Soldier on a shelf?

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading A MAN WITH MONEY White and silver for Jean, the peacocky scarf making Emily shine with the best of them, Dr. McKenzie called away at the last moment, and promising to join them later; Derry catching his breath when he saw his violets among Jean's laces; Drusilla wondering a little at this transfigured Derry; Marion Gray settling down to the comfort of a chat with Emily--what had these to do with a Tin Soldier on a shelf?

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

From this reading A MAN WITH MONEY White and silver for Jean, the peacocky scarf making Emily shine with the best of them, Dr. McKenzie called away at the last moment, and promising to join them later; Derry catching his breath when he saw his violets among Jean's laces; Drusilla wondering a little at this transfigured Derry; Marion Gray settling down to the comfort of a chat with Emily--what had these to do with a Tin Soldier on a shelf?

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

From this reading A MAN WITH MONEY White and silver for Jean, the peacocky scarf making Emily shine with the best of them, Dr. McKenzie called away at the last moment, and promising to join them later; Derry catching his breath when he saw his violets among Jean's laces; Drusilla wondering a little at this transfigured Derry; Marion Gray settling down to the comfort of a chat with Emily--what had these to do with a Tin Soldier on a shelf?

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

From this reading A MAN WITH MONEY White and silver for Jean, the peacocky scarf making Emily shine with the best of them, Dr. McKenzie called away at the last moment, and promising to join them later; Derry catching his breath when he saw his violets among Jean's laces; Drusilla wondering a little at this transfigured Derry; Marion Gray settling down to the comfort of a chat with Emily--what had these to do with a Tin Soldier on a shelf?

a particular point in time

From this reading A MAN WITH MONEY White and silver for Jean, the peacocky scarf making Emily shine with the best of them, Dr. McKenzie called away at the last moment, and promising to join them later; Derry catching his breath when he saw his violets among Jean's laces; Drusilla wondering a little at this transfigured Derry; Marion Gray settling down to the comfort of a chat with Emily--what had these to do with a Tin Soldier on a shelf?

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading A MAN WITH MONEY White and silver for Jean, the peacocky scarf making Emily shine with the best of them, Dr. McKenzie called away at the last moment, and promising to join them later; Derry catching his breath when he saw his violets among Jean's laces; Drusilla wondering a little at this transfigured Derry; Marion Gray settling down to the comfort of a chat with Emily--what had these to do with a Tin Soldier on a shelf?

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading He has a fine nurse.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A MAN WITH MONEY White and silver for Jean, the peacocky scarf making Emily shine with the best of them, Dr. McKenzie called away at the last moment, and promising to join them later; Derry catching his breath when he saw his violets among Jean's laces; Drusilla wondering a little at this transfigured Derry; Marion Gray settling down to the comfort of a chat with Emily--what had these to do with a Tin Soldier on a shelf?

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A MAN WITH MONEY White and silver for Jean, the peacocky scarf making Emily shine with the best of them, Dr. McKenzie called away at the last moment, and promising to join them later; Derry catching his breath when he saw his violets among Jean's laces; Drusilla wondering a little at this transfigured Derry; Marion Gray settling down to the comfort of a chat with Emily--what had these to do with a Tin Soldier on a shelf?

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

From this reading A MAN WITH MONEY White and silver for Jean, the peacocky scarf making Emily shine with the best of them, Dr. McKenzie called away at the last moment, and promising to join them later; Derry catching his breath when he saw his violets among Jean's laces; Drusilla wondering a little at this transfigured Derry; Marion Gray settling down to the comfort of a chat with Emily--what had these to do with a Tin Soldier on a shelf?

showing possibility of achievement or excellence

From this reading A MAN WITH MONEY White and silver for Jean, the peacocky scarf making Emily shine with the best of them, Dr. McKenzie called away at the last moment, and promising to join them later; Derry catching his breath when he saw his violets among Jean's laces; Drusilla wondering a little at this transfigured Derry; Marion Gray settling down to the comfort of a chat with Emily--what had these to do with a Tin Soldier on a shelf?

cut with a saw

From this reading A MAN WITH MONEY White and silver for Jean, the peacocky scarf making Emily shine with the best of them, Dr. McKenzie called away at the last moment, and promising to join them later; Derry catching his breath when he saw his violets among Jean's laces; Drusilla wondering a little at this transfigured Derry; Marion Gray settling down to the comfort of a chat with Emily--what had these to do with a Tin Soldier on a shelf?

a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration

From this reading A MAN WITH MONEY White and silver for Jean, the peacocky scarf making Emily shine with the best of them, Dr. McKenzie called away at the last moment, and promising to join them later; Derry catching his breath when he saw his violets among Jean's laces; Drusilla wondering a little at this transfigured Derry; Marion Gray settling down to the comfort of a chat with Emily--what had these to do with a Tin Soldier on a shelf?

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Dr. McKenzie sent her."

a gradual sinking to a lower level

From this reading A MAN WITH MONEY White and silver for Jean, the peacocky scarf making Emily shine with the best of them, Dr. McKenzie called away at the last moment, and promising to join them later; Derry catching his breath when he saw his violets among Jean's laces; Drusilla wondering a little at this transfigured Derry; Marion Gray settling down to the comfort of a chat with Emily--what had these to do with a Tin Soldier on a shelf?

A flat horizontal plane used to hold books or scrolls in a library.

From this reading A MAN WITH MONEY White and silver for Jean, the peacocky scarf making Emily shine with the best of them, Dr. McKenzie called away at the last moment, and promising to join them later; Derry catching his breath when he saw his violets among Jean's laces; Drusilla wondering a little at this transfigured Derry; Marion Gray settling down to the comfort of a chat with Emily--what had these to do with a Tin Soldier on a shelf?

be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading A MAN WITH MONEY White and silver for Jean, the peacocky scarf making Emily shine with the best of them, Dr. McKenzie called away at the last moment, and promising to join them later; Derry catching his breath when he saw his violets among Jean's laces; Drusilla wondering a little at this transfigured Derry; Marion Gray settling down to the comfort of a chat with Emily--what had these to do with a Tin Soldier on a shelf?

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading A MAN WITH MONEY White and silver for Jean, the peacocky scarf making Emily shine with the best of them, Dr. McKenzie called away at the last moment, and promising to join them later; Derry catching his breath when he saw his violets among Jean's laces; Drusilla wondering a little at this transfigured Derry; Marion Gray settling down to the comfort of a chat with Emily--what had these to do with a Tin Soldier on a shelf?

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading A MAN WITH MONEY White and silver for Jean, the peacocky scarf making Emily shine with the best of them, Dr. McKenzie called away at the last moment, and promising to join them later; Derry catching his breath when he saw his violets among Jean's laces; Drusilla wondering a little at this transfigured Derry; Marion Gray settling down to the comfort of a chat with Emily--what had these to do with a Tin Soldier on a shelf?

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

From this reading A MAN WITH MONEY White and silver for Jean, the peacocky scarf making Emily shine with the best of them, Dr. McKenzie called away at the last moment, and promising to join them later; Derry catching his breath when he saw his violets among Jean's laces; Drusilla wondering a little at this transfigured Derry; Marion Gray settling down to the comfort of a chat with Emily--what had these to do with a Tin Soldier on a shelf?

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A MAN WITH MONEY White and silver for Jean, the peacocky scarf making Emily shine with the best of them, Dr. McKenzie called away at the last moment, and promising to join them later; Derry catching his breath when he saw his violets among Jean's laces; Drusilla wondering a little at this transfigured Derry; Marion Gray settling down to the comfort of a chat with Emily--what had these to do with a Tin Soldier on a shelf?

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading A MAN WITH MONEY White and silver for Jean, the peacocky scarf making Emily shine with the best of them, Dr. McKenzie called away at the last moment, and promising to join them later; Derry catching his breath when he saw his violets among Jean's laces; Drusilla wondering a little at this transfigured Derry; Marion Gray settling down to the comfort of a chat with Emily--what had these to do with a Tin Soldier on a shelf?

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

From this reading A MAN WITH MONEY White and silver for Jean, the peacocky scarf making Emily shine with the best of them, Dr. McKenzie called away at the last moment, and promising to join them later; Derry catching his breath when he saw his violets among Jean's laces; Drusilla wondering a little at this transfigured Derry; Marion Gray settling down to the comfort of a chat with Emily--what had these to do with a Tin Soldier on a shelf?

a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide

From this reading A MAN WITH MONEY White and silver for Jean, the peacocky scarf making Emily shine with the best of them, Dr. McKenzie called away at the last moment, and promising to join them later; Derry catching his breath when he saw his violets among Jean's laces; Drusilla wondering a little at this transfigured Derry; Marion Gray settling down to the comfort of a chat with Emily--what had these to do with a Tin Soldier on a shelf?

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

From this reading A MAN WITH MONEY White and silver for Jean, the peacocky scarf making Emily shine with the best of them, Dr. McKenzie called away at the last moment, and promising to join them later; Derry catching his breath when he saw his violets among Jean's laces; Drusilla wondering a little at this transfigured Derry; Marion Gray settling down to the comfort of a chat with Emily--what had these to do with a Tin Soldier on a shelf?

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

From this reading A MAN WITH MONEY White and silver for Jean, the peacocky scarf making Emily shine with the best of them, Dr. McKenzie called away at the last moment, and promising to join them later; Derry catching his breath when he saw his violets among Jean's laces; Drusilla wondering a little at this transfigured Derry; Marion Gray settling down to the comfort of a chat with Emily--what had these to do with a Tin Soldier on a shelf?

plural of “violet” — any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers

From this reading A MAN WITH MONEY White and silver for Jean, the peacocky scarf making Emily shine with the best of them, Dr. McKenzie called away at the last moment, and promising to join them later; Derry catching his breath when he saw his violets among Jean's laces; Drusilla wondering a little at this transfigured Derry; Marion Gray settling down to the comfort of a chat with Emily--what had these to do with a Tin Soldier on a shelf?

used to ask for information about something

From this reading A MAN WITH MONEY White and silver for Jean, the peacocky scarf making Emily shine with the best of them, Dr. McKenzie called away at the last moment, and promising to join them later; Derry catching his breath when he saw his violets among Jean's laces; Drusilla wondering a little at this transfigured Derry; Marion Gray settling down to the comfort of a chat with Emily--what had these to do with a Tin Soldier on a shelf?

at the time that

From this reading A MAN WITH MONEY White and silver for Jean, the peacocky scarf making Emily shine with the best of them, Dr. McKenzie called away at the last moment, and promising to join them later; Derry catching his breath when he saw his violets among Jean's laces; Drusilla wondering a little at this transfigured Derry; Marion Gray settling down to the comfort of a chat with Emily--what had these to do with a Tin Soldier on a shelf?

a Caucasian

From this reading A MAN WITH MONEY White and silver for Jean, the peacocky scarf making Emily shine with the best of them, Dr. McKenzie called away at the last moment, and promising to join them later; Derry catching his breath when he saw his violets among Jean's laces; Drusilla wondering a little at this transfigured Derry; Marion Gray settling down to the comfort of a chat with Emily--what had these to do with a Tin Soldier on a shelf?

in the company of; together with

From this reading A MAN WITH MONEY White and silver for Jean, the peacocky scarf making Emily shine with the best of them, Dr. McKenzie called away at the last moment, and promising to join them later; Derry catching his breath when he saw his violets among Jean's laces; Drusilla wondering a little at this transfigured Derry; Marion Gray settling down to the comfort of a chat with Emily--what had these to do with a Tin Soldier on a shelf?

showing curiosity

From this reading A MAN WITH MONEY White and silver for Jean, the peacocky scarf making Emily shine with the best of them, Dr. McKenzie called away at the last moment, and promising to join them later; Derry catching his breath when he saw his violets among Jean's laces; Drusilla wondering a little at this transfigured Derry; Marion Gray settling down to the comfort of a chat with Emily--what had these to do with a Tin Soldier on a shelf?

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "How is your father, Derry?"