Chapter XII

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was about nine o'clock in the evening of this same day, that Mr. Cartwright was seen approaching across the lawn towards the drawing-room windows,--and that not only by Judy, but by the whole family, who were assembled there and preparing to take their tea.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading It was about nine o'clock in the evening of this same day, that Mr. Cartwright was seen approaching across the lawn towards the drawing-room windows,--and that not only by Judy, but by the whole family, who were assembled there and preparing to take their tea.

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

From this reading MOWBRAY'S DEPARTURE FOR TOWN.--AN EXTEMPORARY PRAYER.

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

From this reading It was about nine o'clock in the evening of this same day, that Mr. Cartwright was seen approaching across the lawn towards the drawing-room windows,--and that not only by Judy, but by the whole family, who were assembled there and preparing to take their tea.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading It was about nine o'clock in the evening of this same day, that Mr. Cartwright was seen approaching across the lawn towards the drawing-room windows,--and that not only by Judy, but by the whole family, who were assembled there and preparing to take their tea.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading His daughter Henrietta was on his arm; yet still she rather followed than walked with him, so evidently did she hang back, while he as evidently endeavoured to quicken his pace and draw her forward.

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

From this reading His daughter Henrietta was on his arm; yet still she rather followed than walked with him, so evidently did she hang back, while he as evidently endeavoured to quicken his pace and draw her forward.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading It was about nine o'clock in the evening of this same day, that Mr. Cartwright was seen approaching across the lawn towards the drawing-room windows,--and that not only by Judy, but by the whole family, who were assembled there and preparing to take their tea.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading The eyes of the whole party were attracted to the windows.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading His daughter Henrietta was on his arm; yet still she rather followed than walked with him, so evidently did she hang back, while he as evidently endeavoured to quicken his pace and draw her forward.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was about nine o'clock in the evening of this same day, that Mr. Cartwright was seen approaching across the lawn towards the drawing-room windows,--and that not only by Judy, but by the whole family, who were assembled there and preparing to take their tea.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was about nine o'clock in the evening of this same day, that Mr. Cartwright was seen approaching across the lawn towards the drawing-room windows,--and that not only by Judy, but by the whole family, who were assembled there and preparing to take their tea.

English clergyman who invented the power loom (1743-1823)

From this reading It was about nine o'clock in the evening of this same day, that Mr. Cartwright was seen approaching across the lawn towards the drawing-room windows,--and that not only by Judy, but by the whole family, who were assembled there and preparing to take their tea.

a female human offspring

From this reading His daughter Henrietta was on his arm; yet still she rather followed than walked with him, so evidently did she hang back, while he as evidently endeavoured to quicken his pace and draw her forward.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was about nine o'clock in the evening of this same day, that Mr. Cartwright was seen approaching across the lawn towards the drawing-room windows,--and that not only by Judy, but by the whole family, who were assembled there and preparing to take their tea.

the act of departing

From this reading MOWBRAY'S DEPARTURE FOR TOWN.--AN EXTEMPORARY PRAYER.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading His daughter Henrietta was on his arm; yet still she rather followed than walked with him, so evidently did she hang back, while he as evidently endeavoured to quicken his pace and draw her forward.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading His daughter Henrietta was on his arm; yet still she rather followed than walked with him, so evidently did she hang back, while he as evidently endeavoured to quicken his pace and draw her forward.

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From this reading It was about nine o'clock in the evening of this same day, that Mr. Cartwright was seen approaching across the lawn towards the drawing-room windows,--and that not only by Judy, but by the whole family, who were assembled there and preparing to take their tea.

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From this reading His daughter Henrietta was on his arm; yet still she rather followed than walked with him, so evidently did she hang back, while he as evidently endeavoured to quicken his pace and draw her forward.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading It was about nine o'clock in the evening of this same day, that Mr. Cartwright was seen approaching across the lawn towards the drawing-room windows,--and that not only by Judy, but by the whole family, who were assembled there and preparing to take their tea.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading His daughter Henrietta was on his arm; yet still she rather followed than walked with him, so evidently did she hang back, while he as evidently endeavoured to quicken his pace and draw her forward.

with little or no preparation or forethought

From this reading MOWBRAY'S DEPARTURE FOR TOWN.--AN EXTEMPORARY PRAYER.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The eyes of the whole party were attracted to the windows.

a social unit living together

From this reading It was about nine o'clock in the evening of this same day, that Mr. Cartwright was seen approaching across the lawn towards the drawing-room windows,--and that not only by Judy, but by the whole family, who were assembled there and preparing to take their tea.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading His daughter Henrietta was on his arm; yet still she rather followed than walked with him, so evidently did she hang back, while he as evidently endeavoured to quicken his pace and draw her forward.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading MOWBRAY'S DEPARTURE FOR TOWN.--AN EXTEMPORARY PRAYER.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading His daughter Henrietta was on his arm; yet still she rather followed than walked with him, so evidently did she hang back, while he as evidently endeavoured to quicken his pace and draw her forward.

be suspended or hanging

From this reading His daughter Henrietta was on his arm; yet still she rather followed than walked with him, so evidently did she hang back, while he as evidently endeavoured to quicken his pace and draw her forward.

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

From this reading His daughter Henrietta was on his arm; yet still she rather followed than walked with him, so evidently did she hang back, while he as evidently endeavoured to quicken his pace and draw her forward.

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From this reading His daughter Henrietta was on his arm; yet still she rather followed than walked with him, so evidently did she hang back, while he as evidently endeavoured to quicken his pace and draw her forward.

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

From this reading His daughter Henrietta was on his arm; yet still she rather followed than walked with him, so evidently did she hang back, while he as evidently endeavoured to quicken his pace and draw her forward.

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

From this reading His daughter Henrietta was on his arm; yet still she rather followed than walked with him, so evidently did she hang back, while he as evidently endeavoured to quicken his pace and draw her forward.

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

From this reading His daughter Henrietta was on his arm; yet still she rather followed than walked with him, so evidently did she hang back, while he as evidently endeavoured to quicken his pace and draw her forward.

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

From this reading It was about nine o'clock in the evening of this same day, that Mr. Cartwright was seen approaching across the lawn towards the drawing-room windows,--and that not only by Judy, but by the whole family, who were assembled there and preparing to take their tea.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was about nine o'clock in the evening of this same day, that Mr. Cartwright was seen approaching across the lawn towards the drawing-room windows,--and that not only by Judy, but by the whole family, who were assembled there and preparing to take their tea.

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

From this reading It was about nine o'clock in the evening of this same day, that Mr. Cartwright was seen approaching across the lawn towards the drawing-room windows,--and that not only by Judy, but by the whole family, who were assembled there and preparing to take their tea.

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading It was about nine o'clock in the evening of this same day, that Mr. Cartwright was seen approaching across the lawn towards the drawing-room windows,--and that not only by Judy, but by the whole family, who were assembled there and preparing to take their tea.

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

From this reading MOWBRAY'S DEPARTURE FOR TOWN.--AN EXTEMPORARY PRAYER.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It was about nine o'clock in the evening of this same day, that Mr. Cartwright was seen approaching across the lawn towards the drawing-room windows,--and that not only by Judy, but by the whole family, who were assembled there and preparing to take their tea.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading MRS.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading It was about nine o'clock in the evening of this same day, that Mr. Cartwright was seen approaching across the lawn towards the drawing-room windows,--and that not only by Judy, but by the whole family, who were assembled there and preparing to take their tea.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was about nine o'clock in the evening of this same day, that Mr. Cartwright was seen approaching across the lawn towards the drawing-room windows,--and that not only by Judy, but by the whole family, who were assembled there and preparing to take their tea.

according to the clock

From this reading It was about nine o'clock in the evening of this same day, that Mr. Cartwright was seen approaching across the lawn towards the drawing-room windows,--and that not only by Judy, but by the whole family, who were assembled there and preparing to take their tea.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was about nine o'clock in the evening of this same day, that Mr. Cartwright was seen approaching across the lawn towards the drawing-room windows,--and that not only by Judy, but by the whole family, who were assembled there and preparing to take their tea.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His daughter Henrietta was on his arm; yet still she rather followed than walked with him, so evidently did she hang back, while he as evidently endeavoured to quicken his pace and draw her forward.

and nothing more

From this reading It was about nine o'clock in the evening of this same day, that Mr. Cartwright was seen approaching across the lawn towards the drawing-room windows,--and that not only by Judy, but by the whole family, who were assembled there and preparing to take their tea.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading His daughter Henrietta was on his arm; yet still she rather followed than walked with him, so evidently did she hang back, while he as evidently endeavoured to quicken his pace and draw her forward.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The eyes of the whole party were attracted to the windows.

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading MOWBRAY'S DEPARTURE FOR TOWN.--AN EXTEMPORARY PRAYER.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading It was about nine o'clock in the evening of this same day, that Mr. Cartwright was seen approaching across the lawn towards the drawing-room windows,--and that not only by Judy, but by the whole family, who were assembled there and preparing to take their tea.

move faster

From this reading His daughter Henrietta was on his arm; yet still she rather followed than walked with him, so evidently did she hang back, while he as evidently endeavoured to quicken his pace and draw her forward.

on the contrary

From this reading His daughter Henrietta was on his arm; yet still she rather followed than walked with him, so evidently did she hang back, while he as evidently endeavoured to quicken his pace and draw her forward.

Identical; not different.

From this reading It was about nine o'clock in the evening of this same day, that Mr. Cartwright was seen approaching across the lawn towards the drawing-room windows,--and that not only by Judy, but by the whole family, who were assembled there and preparing to take their tea.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It was about nine o'clock in the evening of this same day, that Mr. Cartwright was seen approaching across the lawn towards the drawing-room windows,--and that not only by Judy, but by the whole family, who were assembled there and preparing to take their tea.

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

From this reading His daughter Henrietta was on his arm; yet still she rather followed than walked with him, so evidently did she hang back, while he as evidently endeavoured to quicken his pace and draw her forward.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading His daughter Henrietta was on his arm; yet still she rather followed than walked with him, so evidently did she hang back, while he as evidently endeavoured to quicken his pace and draw her forward.

not in physical motion

From this reading His daughter Henrietta was on his arm; yet still she rather followed than walked with him, so evidently did she hang back, while he as evidently endeavoured to quicken his pace and draw her forward.

carry out

From this reading It was about nine o'clock in the evening of this same day, that Mr. Cartwright was seen approaching across the lawn towards the drawing-room windows,--and that not only by Judy, but by the whole family, who were assembled there and preparing to take their tea.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading It was about nine o'clock in the evening of this same day, that Mr. Cartwright was seen approaching across the lawn towards the drawing-room windows,--and that not only by Judy, but by the whole family, who were assembled there and preparing to take their tea.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading His daughter Henrietta was on his arm; yet still she rather followed than walked with him, so evidently did she hang back, while he as evidently endeavoured to quicken his pace and draw her forward.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was about nine o'clock in the evening of this same day, that Mr. Cartwright was seen approaching across the lawn towards the drawing-room windows,--and that not only by Judy, but by the whole family, who were assembled there and preparing to take their tea.

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

From this reading It was about nine o'clock in the evening of this same day, that Mr. Cartwright was seen approaching across the lawn towards the drawing-room windows,--and that not only by Judy, but by the whole family, who were assembled there and preparing to take their tea.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was about nine o'clock in the evening of this same day, that Mr. Cartwright was seen approaching across the lawn towards the drawing-room windows,--and that not only by Judy, but by the whole family, who were assembled there and preparing to take their tea.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was about nine o'clock in the evening of this same day, that Mr. Cartwright was seen approaching across the lawn towards the drawing-room windows,--and that not only by Judy, but by the whole family, who were assembled there and preparing to take their tea.

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

From this reading It was about nine o'clock in the evening of this same day, that Mr. Cartwright was seen approaching across the lawn towards the drawing-room windows,--and that not only by Judy, but by the whole family, who were assembled there and preparing to take their tea.

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

From this reading It was about nine o'clock in the evening of this same day, that Mr. Cartwright was seen approaching across the lawn towards the drawing-room windows,--and that not only by Judy, but by the whole family, who were assembled there and preparing to take their tea.

in the direction of

From this reading It was about nine o'clock in the evening of this same day, that Mr. Cartwright was seen approaching across the lawn towards the drawing-room windows,--and that not only by Judy, but by the whole family, who were assembled there and preparing to take their tea.

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

From this reading MOWBRAY'S DEPARTURE FOR TOWN.--AN EXTEMPORARY PRAYER.

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

From this reading His daughter Henrietta was on his arm; yet still she rather followed than walked with him, so evidently did she hang back, while he as evidently endeavoured to quicken his pace and draw her forward.

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

From this reading It was about nine o'clock in the evening of this same day, that Mr. Cartwright was seen approaching across the lawn towards the drawing-room windows,--and that not only by Judy, but by the whole family, who were assembled there and preparing to take their tea.

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

From this reading It was about nine o'clock in the evening of this same day, that Mr. Cartwright was seen approaching across the lawn towards the drawing-room windows,--and that not only by Judy, but by the whole family, who were assembled there and preparing to take their tea.

during the time that

From this reading His daughter Henrietta was on his arm; yet still she rather followed than walked with him, so evidently did she hang back, while he as evidently endeavoured to quicken his pace and draw her forward.

which person or people

From this reading It was about nine o'clock in the evening of this same day, that Mr. Cartwright was seen approaching across the lawn towards the drawing-room windows,--and that not only by Judy, but by the whole family, who were assembled there and preparing to take their tea.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading It was about nine o'clock in the evening of this same day, that Mr. Cartwright was seen approaching across the lawn towards the drawing-room windows,--and that not only by Judy, but by the whole family, who were assembled there and preparing to take their tea.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading It was about nine o'clock in the evening of this same day, that Mr. Cartwright was seen approaching across the lawn towards the drawing-room windows,--and that not only by Judy, but by the whole family, who were assembled there and preparing to take their tea.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His daughter Henrietta was on his arm; yet still she rather followed than walked with him, so evidently did she hang back, while he as evidently endeavoured to quicken his pace and draw her forward.

but in spite of that

From this reading His daughter Henrietta was on his arm; yet still she rather followed than walked with him, so evidently did she hang back, while he as evidently endeavoured to quicken his pace and draw her forward.