used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING A peace of unusual duration brooded over the dwelling of Philip Weekes; for his wife had gone to market on Saturday morning, but instead of returning home, according to her custom, in time for Sunday dinner at Lydford, she continued at Plymouth until the evening.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading She wore her blue dress; he held himself a grade above those men who habitually don black upon the seventh day, and was attired in a mustard-coloured tweed suit.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING A peace of unusual duration brooded over the dwelling of Philip Weekes; for his wife had gone to market on Saturday morning, but instead of returning home, according to her custom, in time for Sunday dinner at Lydford, she continued at Plymouth until the evening.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The old castle was not opened to visitors on Sunday, but Jarratt kept the keys, and, after dinner, took Sarah to his fortress and offered her marriage within its mediæval walls.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He basked in silence like a cat in the sun; but a few friends were coming to drink tea, and Susan already made preparations for the event.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He basked in silence like a cat in the sun; but a few friends were coming to drink tea, and Susan already made preparations for the event.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING A peace of unusual duration brooded over the dwelling of Philip Weekes; for his wife had gone to market on Saturday morning, but instead of returning home, according to her custom, in time for Sunday dinner at Lydford, she continued at Plymouth until the evening.
attiredadjectiveUS /əˈtaɪrd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading She wore her blue dress; he held himself a grade above those men who habitually don black upon the seventh day, and was attired in a mustard-coloured tweed suit.
baskedverbUS /bæskt/
past form of “bask” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading He basked in silence like a cat in the sun; but a few friends were coming to drink tea, and Susan already made preparations for the event.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading She wore her blue dress; he held himself a grade above those men who habitually don black upon the seventh day, and was attired in a mustard-coloured tweed suit.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading She wore her blue dress; he held himself a grade above those men who habitually don black upon the seventh day, and was attired in a mustard-coloured tweed suit.
broodedverbUS /ˈbruːdɪd/
past form of “brood” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING A peace of unusual duration brooded over the dwelling of Philip Weekes; for his wife had gone to market on Saturday morning, but instead of returning home, according to her custom, in time for Sunday dinner at Lydford, she continued at Plymouth until the evening.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING A peace of unusual duration brooded over the dwelling of Philip Weekes; for his wife had gone to market on Saturday morning, but instead of returning home, according to her custom, in time for Sunday dinner at Lydford, she continued at Plymouth until the evening.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The old castle was not opened to visitors on Sunday, but Jarratt kept the keys, and, after dinner, took Sarah to his fortress and offered her marriage within its mediæval walls.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading He basked in silence like a cat in the sun; but a few friends were coming to drink tea, and Susan already made preparations for the event.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading He basked in silence like a cat in the sun; but a few friends were coming to drink tea, and Susan already made preparations for the event.
without stop or interruption
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING A peace of unusual duration brooded over the dwelling of Philip Weekes; for his wife had gone to market on Saturday morning, but instead of returning home, according to her custom, in time for Sunday dinner at Lydford, she continued at Plymouth until the evening.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING A peace of unusual duration brooded over the dwelling of Philip Weekes; for his wife had gone to market on Saturday morning, but instead of returning home, according to her custom, in time for Sunday dinner at Lydford, she continued at Plymouth until the evening.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Elsewhere, Sarah Jane, who was spending the day at Lydford, sat in a secret place with Jarratt Weekes and heard the things that she expected to hear.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING A peace of unusual duration brooded over the dwelling of Philip Weekes; for his wife had gone to market on Saturday morning, but instead of returning home, according to her custom, in time for Sunday dinner at Lydford, she continued at Plymouth until the evening.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading She wore her blue dress; he held himself a grade above those men who habitually don black upon the seventh day, and was attired in a mustard-coloured tweed suit.
put on clothes
From this reading She wore her blue dress; he held himself a grade above those men who habitually don black upon the seventh day, and was attired in a mustard-coloured tweed suit.
take in liquids
From this reading He basked in silence like a cat in the sun; but a few friends were coming to drink tea, and Susan already made preparations for the event.
durationnounUS /ˈdʊˈreɪʃən/
the period of time during which something continues
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING A peace of unusual duration brooded over the dwelling of Philip Weekes; for his wife had gone to market on Saturday morning, but instead of returning home, according to her custom, in time for Sunday dinner at Lydford, she continued at Plymouth until the evening.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING A peace of unusual duration brooded over the dwelling of Philip Weekes; for his wife had gone to market on Saturday morning, but instead of returning home, according to her custom, in time for Sunday dinner at Lydford, she continued at Plymouth until the evening.
ElsewhereadverbUS /ˈelswer/
in or to another place
From this reading Elsewhere, Sarah Jane, who was spending the day at Lydford, sat in a secret place with Jarratt Weekes and heard the things that she expected to hear.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING A peace of unusual duration brooded over the dwelling of Philip Weekes; for his wife had gone to market on Saturday morning, but instead of returning home, according to her custom, in time for Sunday dinner at Lydford, she continued at Plymouth until the evening.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading He basked in silence like a cat in the sun; but a few friends were coming to drink tea, and Susan already made preparations for the event.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Elsewhere, Sarah Jane, who was spending the day at Lydford, sat in a secret place with Jarratt Weekes and heard the things that she expected to hear.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He basked in silence like a cat in the sun; but a few friends were coming to drink tea, and Susan already made preparations for the event.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING A peace of unusual duration brooded over the dwelling of Philip Weekes; for his wife had gone to market on Saturday morning, but instead of returning home, according to her custom, in time for Sunday dinner at Lydford, she continued at Plymouth until the evening.
fortressnounUS /ˈfɔːrtrəs/
a fortified defensive structure
From this reading The old castle was not opened to visitors on Sunday, but Jarratt kept the keys, and, after dinner, took Sarah to his fortress and offered her marriage within its mediæval walls.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He basked in silence like a cat in the sun; but a few friends were coming to drink tea, and Susan already made preparations for the event.
destroyed or killed
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING A peace of unusual duration brooded over the dwelling of Philip Weekes; for his wife had gone to market on Saturday morning, but instead of returning home, according to her custom, in time for Sunday dinner at Lydford, she continued at Plymouth until the evening.
gradenounUS /ɡreɪd/
a body of students who are taught together
From this reading She wore her blue dress; he held himself a grade above those men who habitually don black upon the seventh day, and was attired in a mustard-coloured tweed suit.
habituallyadverbUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəli/
according to habit or custom
From this reading She wore her blue dress; he held himself a grade above those men who habitually don black upon the seventh day, and was attired in a mustard-coloured tweed suit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING A peace of unusual duration brooded over the dwelling of Philip Weekes; for his wife had gone to market on Saturday morning, but instead of returning home, according to her custom, in time for Sunday dinner at Lydford, she continued at Plymouth until the evening.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He basked in silence like a cat in the sun; but a few friends were coming to drink tea, and Susan already made preparations for the event.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Elsewhere, Sarah Jane, who was spending the day at Lydford, sat in a secret place with Jarratt Weekes and heard the things that she expected to hear.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Elsewhere, Sarah Jane, who was spending the day at Lydford, sat in a secret place with Jarratt Weekes and heard the things that she expected to hear.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading She wore her blue dress; he held himself a grade above those men who habitually don black upon the seventh day, and was attired in a mustard-coloured tweed suit.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING A peace of unusual duration brooded over the dwelling of Philip Weekes; for his wife had gone to market on Saturday morning, but instead of returning home, according to her custom, in time for Sunday dinner at Lydford, she continued at Plymouth until the evening.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading She wore her blue dress; he held himself a grade above those men who habitually don black upon the seventh day, and was attired in a mustard-coloured tweed suit.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING A peace of unusual duration brooded over the dwelling of Philip Weekes; for his wife had gone to market on Saturday morning, but instead of returning home, according to her custom, in time for Sunday dinner at Lydford, she continued at Plymouth until the evening.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING A peace of unusual duration brooded over the dwelling of Philip Weekes; for his wife had gone to market on Saturday morning, but instead of returning home, according to her custom, in time for Sunday dinner at Lydford, she continued at Plymouth until the evening.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING A peace of unusual duration brooded over the dwelling of Philip Weekes; for his wife had gone to market on Saturday morning, but instead of returning home, according to her custom, in time for Sunday dinner at Lydford, she continued at Plymouth until the evening.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING A peace of unusual duration brooded over the dwelling of Philip Weekes; for his wife had gone to market on Saturday morning, but instead of returning home, according to her custom, in time for Sunday dinner at Lydford, she continued at Plymouth until the evening.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The old castle was not opened to visitors on Sunday, but Jarratt kept the keys, and, after dinner, took Sarah to his fortress and offered her marriage within its mediæval walls.
Jane
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From this reading Elsewhere, Sarah Jane, who was spending the day at Lydford, sat in a secret place with Jarratt Weekes and heard the things that she expected to hear.
Jarratt
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From this reading Elsewhere, Sarah Jane, who was spending the day at Lydford, sat in a secret place with Jarratt Weekes and heard the things that she expected to hear.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The old castle was not opened to visitors on Sunday, but Jarratt kept the keys, and, after dinner, took Sarah to his fortress and offered her marriage within its mediæval walls.
keysnounUS /kiːz/
plural of “key” — metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading The old castle was not opened to visitors on Sunday, but Jarratt kept the keys, and, after dinner, took Sarah to his fortress and offered her marriage within its mediæval walls.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He basked in silence like a cat in the sun; but a few friends were coming to drink tea, and Susan already made preparations for the event.
Lydford
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING A peace of unusual duration brooded over the dwelling of Philip Weekes; for his wife had gone to market on Saturday morning, but instead of returning home, according to her custom, in time for Sunday dinner at Lydford, she continued at Plymouth until the evening.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He basked in silence like a cat in the sun; but a few friends were coming to drink tea, and Susan already made preparations for the event.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING A peace of unusual duration brooded over the dwelling of Philip Weekes; for his wife had gone to market on Saturday morning, but instead of returning home, according to her custom, in time for Sunday dinner at Lydford, she continued at Plymouth until the evening.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading The old castle was not opened to visitors on Sunday, but Jarratt kept the keys, and, after dinner, took Sarah to his fortress and offered her marriage within its mediæval walls.
mediæval
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From this reading The old castle was not opened to visitors on Sunday, but Jarratt kept the keys, and, after dinner, took Sarah to his fortress and offered her marriage within its mediæval walls.
the force of workers available
From this reading She wore her blue dress; he held himself a grade above those men who habitually don black upon the seventh day, and was attired in a mustard-coloured tweed suit.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING A peace of unusual duration brooded over the dwelling of Philip Weekes; for his wife had gone to market on Saturday morning, but instead of returning home, according to her custom, in time for Sunday dinner at Lydford, she continued at Plymouth until the evening.
mustard-coloured
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From this reading She wore her blue dress; he held himself a grade above those men who habitually don black upon the seventh day, and was attired in a mustard-coloured tweed suit.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The old castle was not opened to visitors on Sunday, but Jarratt kept the keys, and, after dinner, took Sarah to his fortress and offered her marriage within its mediæval walls.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING A peace of unusual duration brooded over the dwelling of Philip Weekes; for his wife had gone to market on Saturday morning, but instead of returning home, according to her custom, in time for Sunday dinner at Lydford, she continued at Plymouth until the evening.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The old castle was not opened to visitors on Sunday, but Jarratt kept the keys, and, after dinner, took Sarah to his fortress and offered her marriage within its mediæval walls.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old castle was not opened to visitors on Sunday, but Jarratt kept the keys, and, after dinner, took Sarah to his fortress and offered her marriage within its mediæval walls.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING A peace of unusual duration brooded over the dwelling of Philip Weekes; for his wife had gone to market on Saturday morning, but instead of returning home, according to her custom, in time for Sunday dinner at Lydford, she continued at Plymouth until the evening.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The old castle was not opened to visitors on Sunday, but Jarratt kept the keys, and, after dinner, took Sarah to his fortress and offered her marriage within its mediæval walls.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING A peace of unusual duration brooded over the dwelling of Philip Weekes; for his wife had gone to market on Saturday morning, but instead of returning home, according to her custom, in time for Sunday dinner at Lydford, she continued at Plymouth until the evening.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING A peace of unusual duration brooded over the dwelling of Philip Weekes; for his wife had gone to market on Saturday morning, but instead of returning home, according to her custom, in time for Sunday dinner at Lydford, she continued at Plymouth until the evening.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING A peace of unusual duration brooded over the dwelling of Philip Weekes; for his wife had gone to market on Saturday morning, but instead of returning home, according to her custom, in time for Sunday dinner at Lydford, she continued at Plymouth until the evening.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Elsewhere, Sarah Jane, who was spending the day at Lydford, sat in a secret place with Jarratt Weekes and heard the things that she expected to hear.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING A peace of unusual duration brooded over the dwelling of Philip Weekes; for his wife had gone to market on Saturday morning, but instead of returning home, according to her custom, in time for Sunday dinner at Lydford, she continued at Plymouth until the evening.
PlymouthnounUS /ˈplɪməθ/
a town in Massachusetts founded by Pilgrims in 1620
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING A peace of unusual duration brooded over the dwelling of Philip Weekes; for his wife had gone to market on Saturday morning, but instead of returning home, according to her custom, in time for Sunday dinner at Lydford, she continued at Plymouth until the evening.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading He basked in silence like a cat in the sun; but a few friends were coming to drink tea, and Susan already made preparations for the event.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING A peace of unusual duration brooded over the dwelling of Philip Weekes; for his wife had gone to market on Saturday morning, but instead of returning home, according to her custom, in time for Sunday dinner at Lydford, she continued at Plymouth until the evening.
SarahnounUS /ˈserə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading Elsewhere, Sarah Jane, who was spending the day at Lydford, sat in a secret place with Jarratt Weekes and heard the things that she expected to hear.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Elsewhere, Sarah Jane, who was spending the day at Lydford, sat in a secret place with Jarratt Weekes and heard the things that she expected to hear.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING A peace of unusual duration brooded over the dwelling of Philip Weekes; for his wife had gone to market on Saturday morning, but instead of returning home, according to her custom, in time for Sunday dinner at Lydford, she continued at Plymouth until the evening.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Elsewhere, Sarah Jane, who was spending the day at Lydford, sat in a secret place with Jarratt Weekes and heard the things that she expected to hear.
seventhadjectiveUS /ˈsevənθ/
coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position
From this reading She wore her blue dress; he held himself a grade above those men who habitually don black upon the seventh day, and was attired in a mustard-coloured tweed suit.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING A peace of unusual duration brooded over the dwelling of Philip Weekes; for his wife had gone to market on Saturday morning, but instead of returning home, according to her custom, in time for Sunday dinner at Lydford, she continued at Plymouth until the evening.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading He basked in silence like a cat in the sun; but a few friends were coming to drink tea, and Susan already made preparations for the event.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING A peace of unusual duration brooded over the dwelling of Philip Weekes; for his wife had gone to market on Saturday morning, but instead of returning home, according to her custom, in time for Sunday dinner at Lydford, she continued at Plymouth until the evening.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading Elsewhere, Sarah Jane, who was spending the day at Lydford, sat in a secret place with Jarratt Weekes and heard the things that she expected to hear.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading She wore her blue dress; he held himself a grade above those men who habitually don black upon the seventh day, and was attired in a mustard-coloured tweed suit.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading He basked in silence like a cat in the sun; but a few friends were coming to drink tea, and Susan already made preparations for the event.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING A peace of unusual duration brooded over the dwelling of Philip Weekes; for his wife had gone to market on Saturday morning, but instead of returning home, according to her custom, in time for Sunday dinner at Lydford, she continued at Plymouth until the evening.
Susan
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From this reading He basked in silence like a cat in the sun; but a few friends were coming to drink tea, and Susan already made preparations for the event.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading He basked in silence like a cat in the sun; but a few friends were coming to drink tea, and Susan already made preparations for the event.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Elsewhere, Sarah Jane, who was spending the day at Lydford, sat in a secret place with Jarratt Weekes and heard the things that she expected to hear.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING A peace of unusual duration brooded over the dwelling of Philip Weekes; for his wife had gone to market on Saturday morning, but instead of returning home, according to her custom, in time for Sunday dinner at Lydford, she continued at Plymouth until the evening.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Elsewhere, Sarah Jane, who was spending the day at Lydford, sat in a secret place with Jarratt Weekes and heard the things that she expected to hear.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading She wore her blue dress; he held himself a grade above those men who habitually don black upon the seventh day, and was attired in a mustard-coloured tweed suit.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING A peace of unusual duration brooded over the dwelling of Philip Weekes; for his wife had gone to market on Saturday morning, but instead of returning home, according to her custom, in time for Sunday dinner at Lydford, she continued at Plymouth until the evening.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING A peace of unusual duration brooded over the dwelling of Philip Weekes; for his wife had gone to market on Saturday morning, but instead of returning home, according to her custom, in time for Sunday dinner at Lydford, she continued at Plymouth until the evening.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The old castle was not opened to visitors on Sunday, but Jarratt kept the keys, and, after dinner, took Sarah to his fortress and offered her marriage within its mediæval walls.
tweednounUS /twiːd/
thick woolen fabric used for clothing; originated in Scotland
From this reading She wore her blue dress; he held himself a grade above those men who habitually don black upon the seventh day, and was attired in a mustard-coloured tweed suit.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING A peace of unusual duration brooded over the dwelling of Philip Weekes; for his wife had gone to market on Saturday morning, but instead of returning home, according to her custom, in time for Sunday dinner at Lydford, she continued at Plymouth until the evening.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING A peace of unusual duration brooded over the dwelling of Philip Weekes; for his wife had gone to market on Saturday morning, but instead of returning home, according to her custom, in time for Sunday dinner at Lydford, she continued at Plymouth until the evening.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She wore her blue dress; he held himself a grade above those men who habitually don black upon the seventh day, and was attired in a mustard-coloured tweed suit.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading The old castle was not opened to visitors on Sunday, but Jarratt kept the keys, and, after dinner, took Sarah to his fortress and offered her marriage within its mediæval walls.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The old castle was not opened to visitors on Sunday, but Jarratt kept the keys, and, after dinner, took Sarah to his fortress and offered her marriage within its mediæval walls.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Elsewhere, Sarah Jane, who was spending the day at Lydford, sat in a secret place with Jarratt Weekes and heard the things that she expected to hear.
Weekes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING A peace of unusual duration brooded over the dwelling of Philip Weekes; for his wife had gone to market on Saturday morning, but instead of returning home, according to her custom, in time for Sunday dinner at Lydford, she continued at Plymouth until the evening.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He basked in silence like a cat in the sun; but a few friends were coming to drink tea, and Susan already made preparations for the event.
which person or people
From this reading Elsewhere, Sarah Jane, who was spending the day at Lydford, sat in a secret place with Jarratt Weekes and heard the things that she expected to hear.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING A peace of unusual duration brooded over the dwelling of Philip Weekes; for his wife had gone to market on Saturday morning, but instead of returning home, according to her custom, in time for Sunday dinner at Lydford, she continued at Plymouth until the evening.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Elsewhere, Sarah Jane, who was spending the day at Lydford, sat in a secret place with Jarratt Weekes and heard the things that she expected to hear.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The old castle was not opened to visitors on Sunday, but Jarratt kept the keys, and, after dinner, took Sarah to his fortress and offered her marriage within its mediæval walls.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading She wore her blue dress; he held himself a grade above those men who habitually don black upon the seventh day, and was attired in a mustard-coloured tweed suit.
