Chapter XIX

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

From this reading The small, grey-gowned brunette herself was sitting in one of the window-seats with her back to the sun-bathed Terrace outside, bending those dark brows of hers over the complexities of a Balaclava helmet that she was going to knit, when her _fiancé_ came quietly in and stood before her.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading THE WHITE FEATHER About the Court drawing-room that grey Army flannel still lay in drifts, shrouding the pinks and peaches and creams of the summery chintz, and heaping the soft dead-rose-coloured Aubusson carpet.

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading "Twenty-four, twenty-five, twenty-SIX," counted the absorbed Eleanor aloud over her knitting.

(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 On every chair were stacked green cardboard boxes, half-unpacked, with parcels of shirts, socks, mufflers, pyjamas, every sort of undergarment that the troops might or might not require; all ordered as patterns by Miss Urquhart.

using the voice; not silently

From this reading "Twenty-four, twenty-five, twenty-SIX," counted the absorbed Eleanor aloud over her knitting.

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

From this reading THE WHITE FEATHER About the Court drawing-room that grey Army flannel still lay in drifts, shrouding the pinks and peaches and creams of the summery chintz, and heaping the soft dead-rose-coloured Aubusson carpet.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading THE WHITE FEATHER About the Court drawing-room that grey Army flannel still lay in drifts, shrouding the pinks and peaches and creams of the summery chintz, and heaping the soft dead-rose-coloured Aubusson carpet.

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

From this reading On every chair were stacked green cardboard boxes, half-unpacked, with parcels of shirts, socks, mufflers, pyjamas, every sort of undergarment that the troops might or might not require; all ordered as patterns by Miss Urquhart.

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

From this reading THE WHITE FEATHER About the Court drawing-room that grey Army flannel still lay in drifts, shrouding the pinks and peaches and creams of the summery chintz, and heaping the soft dead-rose-coloured Aubusson carpet.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The small, grey-gowned brunette herself was sitting in one of the window-seats with her back to the sun-bathed Terrace outside, bending those dark brows of hers over the complexities of a Balaclava helmet that she was going to knit, when her _fiancé_ came quietly in and stood before her.

a cap that is close-fitting and woolen and covers all of the head but the face

From this reading The small, grey-gowned brunette herself was sitting in one of the window-seats with her back to the sun-bathed Terrace outside, bending those dark brows of hers over the complexities of a Balaclava helmet that she was going to knit, when her _fiancé_ came quietly in and stood before her.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The small, grey-gowned brunette herself was sitting in one of the window-seats with her back to the sun-bathed Terrace outside, bending those dark brows of hers over the complexities of a Balaclava helmet that she was going to knit, when her _fiancé_ came quietly in and stood before her.

movement that causes the formation of a curve

From this reading The small, grey-gowned brunette herself was sitting in one of the window-seats with her back to the sun-bathed Terrace outside, bending those dark brows of hers over the complexities of a Balaclava helmet that she was going to knit, when her _fiancé_ came quietly in and stood before her.

plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading On every chair were stacked green cardboard boxes, half-unpacked, with parcels of shirts, socks, mufflers, pyjamas, every sort of undergarment that the troops might or might not require; all ordered as patterns by Miss Urquhart.

plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading The small, grey-gowned brunette herself was sitting in one of the window-seats with her back to the sun-bathed Terrace outside, bending those dark brows of hers over the complexities of a Balaclava helmet that she was going to knit, when her _fiancé_ came quietly in and stood before her.

a person with dark (brown) hair

From this reading The small, grey-gowned brunette herself was sitting in one of the window-seats with her back to the sun-bathed Terrace outside, bending those dark brows of hers over the complexities of a Balaclava helmet that she was going to knit, when her _fiancé_ came quietly in and stood before her.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading On every chair were stacked green cardboard boxes, half-unpacked, with parcels of shirts, socks, mufflers, pyjamas, every sort of undergarment that the troops might or might not require; all ordered as patterns by Miss Urquhart.

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

From this reading The small, grey-gowned brunette herself was sitting in one of the window-seats with her back to the sun-bathed Terrace outside, bending those dark brows of hers over the complexities of a Balaclava helmet that she was going to knit, when her _fiancé_ came quietly in and stood before her.

a stiff moderately thick paper

From this reading On every chair were stacked green cardboard boxes, half-unpacked, with parcels of shirts, socks, mufflers, pyjamas, every sort of undergarment that the troops might or might not require; all ordered as patterns by Miss Urquhart.

floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading THE WHITE FEATHER About the Court drawing-room that grey Army flannel still lay in drifts, shrouding the pinks and peaches and creams of the summery chintz, and heaping the soft dead-rose-coloured Aubusson carpet.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading On every chair were stacked green cardboard boxes, half-unpacked, with parcels of shirts, socks, mufflers, pyjamas, every sort of undergarment that the troops might or might not require; all ordered as patterns by Miss Urquhart.

a brightly printed and glazed cotton fabric

From this reading THE WHITE FEATHER About the Court drawing-room that grey Army flannel still lay in drifts, shrouding the pinks and peaches and creams of the summery chintz, and heaping the soft dead-rose-coloured Aubusson carpet.

plural of “complexity” — the quality of being intricate and compounded

From this reading The small, grey-gowned brunette herself was sitting in one of the window-seats with her back to the sun-bathed Terrace outside, bending those dark brows of hers over the complexities of a Balaclava helmet that she was going to knit, when her _fiancé_ came quietly in and stood before her.

past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of

From this reading "Twenty-four, twenty-five, twenty-SIX," counted the absorbed Eleanor aloud over her knitting.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading THE WHITE FEATHER About the Court drawing-room that grey Army flannel still lay in drifts, shrouding the pinks and peaches and creams of the summery chintz, and heaping the soft dead-rose-coloured Aubusson carpet.

plural of “cream” — the best people or things in a group

From this reading THE WHITE FEATHER About the Court drawing-room that grey Army flannel still lay in drifts, shrouding the pinks and peaches and creams of the summery chintz, and heaping the soft dead-rose-coloured Aubusson carpet.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The small, grey-gowned brunette herself was sitting in one of the window-seats with her back to the sun-bathed Terrace outside, bending those dark brows of hers over the complexities of a Balaclava helmet that she was going to knit, when her _fiancé_ came quietly in and stood before her.

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

From this reading THE WHITE FEATHER About the Court drawing-room that grey Army flannel still lay in drifts, shrouding the pinks and peaches and creams of the summery chintz, and heaping the soft dead-rose-coloured Aubusson carpet.

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

From this reading THE WHITE FEATHER About the Court drawing-room that grey Army flannel still lay in drifts, shrouding the pinks and peaches and creams of the summery chintz, and heaping the soft dead-rose-coloured Aubusson carpet.

plural of “drift” — a force that moves something along

From this reading THE WHITE FEATHER About the Court drawing-room that grey Army flannel still lay in drifts, shrouding the pinks and peaches and creams of the summery chintz, and heaping the soft dead-rose-coloured Aubusson carpet.

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

From this reading "Eleanor," he said.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading On every chair were stacked green cardboard boxes, half-unpacked, with parcels of shirts, socks, mufflers, pyjamas, every sort of undergarment that the troops might or might not require; all ordered as patterns by Miss Urquhart.

join tongue and groove, in carpentry

From this reading THE WHITE FEATHER About the Court drawing-room that grey Army flannel still lay in drifts, shrouding the pinks and peaches and creams of the summery chintz, and heaping the soft dead-rose-coloured Aubusson carpet.

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

From this reading The small, grey-gowned brunette herself was sitting in one of the window-seats with her back to the sun-bathed Terrace outside, bending those dark brows of hers over the complexities of a Balaclava helmet that she was going to knit, when her _fiancé_ came quietly in and stood before her.

a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing

From this reading THE WHITE FEATHER About the Court drawing-room that grey Army flannel still lay in drifts, shrouding the pinks and peaches and creams of the summery chintz, and heaping the soft dead-rose-coloured Aubusson carpet.

the act of departing

From this reading The small, grey-gowned brunette herself was sitting in one of the window-seats with her back to the sun-bathed Terrace outside, bending those dark brows of hers over the complexities of a Balaclava helmet that she was going to knit, when her _fiancé_ came quietly in and stood before her.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading On every chair were stacked green cardboard boxes, half-unpacked, with parcels of shirts, socks, mufflers, pyjamas, every sort of undergarment that the troops might or might not require; all ordered as patterns by Miss Urquhart.

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

From this reading THE WHITE FEATHER About the Court drawing-room that grey Army flannel still lay in drifts, shrouding the pinks and peaches and creams of the summery chintz, and heaping the soft dead-rose-coloured Aubusson carpet.

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

From this reading The small, grey-gowned brunette herself was sitting in one of the window-seats with her back to the sun-bathed Terrace outside, bending those dark brows of hers over the complexities of a Balaclava helmet that she was going to knit, when her _fiancé_ came quietly in and stood before her.

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

From this reading On every chair were stacked green cardboard boxes, half-unpacked, with parcels of shirts, socks, mufflers, pyjamas, every sort of undergarment that the troops might or might not require; all ordered as patterns by Miss Urquhart.

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

From this reading "Eleanor," he said.

-ing form of “heap” — bestow in large quantities

From this reading THE WHITE FEATHER About the Court drawing-room that grey Army flannel still lay in drifts, shrouding the pinks and peaches and creams of the summery chintz, and heaping the soft dead-rose-coloured Aubusson carpet.

armor plate that protects the head

From this reading The small, grey-gowned brunette herself was sitting in one of the window-seats with her back to the sun-bathed Terrace outside, bending those dark brows of hers over the complexities of a Balaclava helmet that she was going to knit, when her _fiancé_ came quietly in and stood before her.

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

From this reading The small, grey-gowned brunette herself was sitting in one of the window-seats with her back to the sun-bathed Terrace outside, bending those dark brows of hers over the complexities of a Balaclava helmet that she was going to knit, when her _fiancé_ came quietly in and stood before her.

the one or ones belonging to her

From this reading The small, grey-gowned brunette herself was sitting in one of the window-seats with her back to the sun-bathed Terrace outside, bending those dark brows of hers over the complexities of a Balaclava helmet that she was going to knit, when her _fiancé_ came quietly in and stood before her.

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

From this reading The small, grey-gowned brunette herself was sitting in one of the window-seats with her back to the sun-bathed Terrace outside, bending those dark brows of hers over the complexities of a Balaclava helmet that she was going to knit, when her _fiancé_ came quietly in and stood before her.

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

From this reading THE WHITE FEATHER About the Court drawing-room that grey Army flannel still lay in drifts, shrouding the pinks and peaches and creams of the summery chintz, and heaping the soft dead-rose-coloured Aubusson carpet.

make (textiles) by knitting

From this reading The small, grey-gowned brunette herself was sitting in one of the window-seats with her back to the sun-bathed Terrace outside, bending those dark brows of hers over the complexities of a Balaclava helmet that she was going to knit, when her _fiancé_ came quietly in and stood before her.

needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine

From this reading "Twenty-four, twenty-five, twenty-SIX," counted the absorbed Eleanor aloud over her knitting.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE WHITE FEATHER About the Court drawing-room that grey Army flannel still lay in drifts, shrouding the pinks and peaches and creams of the summery chintz, and heaping the soft dead-rose-coloured Aubusson carpet.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading On every chair were stacked green cardboard boxes, half-unpacked, with parcels of shirts, socks, mufflers, pyjamas, every sort of undergarment that the troops might or might not require; all ordered as patterns by Miss Urquhart.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading On every chair were stacked green cardboard boxes, half-unpacked, with parcels of shirts, socks, mufflers, pyjamas, every sort of undergarment that the troops might or might not require; all ordered as patterns by Miss Urquhart.

plural of “muffler” — a tubular acoustic device inserted in the exhaust system that is designed to reduce noise

From this reading On every chair were stacked green cardboard boxes, half-unpacked, with parcels of shirts, socks, mufflers, pyjamas, every sort of undergarment that the troops might or might not require; all ordered as patterns by Miss Urquhart.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading On every chair were stacked green cardboard boxes, half-unpacked, with parcels of shirts, socks, mufflers, pyjamas, every sort of undergarment that the troops might or might not require; all ordered as patterns by Miss Urquhart.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE WHITE FEATHER About the Court drawing-room that grey Army flannel still lay in drifts, shrouding the pinks and peaches and creams of the summery chintz, and heaping the soft dead-rose-coloured Aubusson carpet.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On every chair were stacked green cardboard boxes, half-unpacked, with parcels of shirts, socks, mufflers, pyjamas, every sort of undergarment that the troops might or might not require; all ordered as patterns by Miss Urquhart.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The small, grey-gowned brunette herself was sitting in one of the window-seats with her back to the sun-bathed Terrace outside, bending those dark brows of hers over the complexities of a Balaclava helmet that she was going to knit, when her _fiancé_ came quietly in and stood before her.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading On every chair were stacked green cardboard boxes, half-unpacked, with parcels of shirts, socks, mufflers, pyjamas, every sort of undergarment that the troops might or might not require; all ordered as patterns by Miss Urquhart.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading On every chair were stacked green cardboard boxes, half-unpacked, with parcels of shirts, socks, mufflers, pyjamas, every sort of undergarment that the troops might or might not require; all ordered as patterns by Miss Urquhart.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading The small, grey-gowned brunette herself was sitting in one of the window-seats with her back to the sun-bathed Terrace outside, bending those dark brows of hers over the complexities of a Balaclava helmet that she was going to knit, when her _fiancé_ came quietly in and stood before her.

above and across; more than

From this reading The small, grey-gowned brunette herself was sitting in one of the window-seats with her back to the sun-bathed Terrace outside, bending those dark brows of hers over the complexities of a Balaclava helmet that she was going to knit, when her _fiancé_ came quietly in and stood before her.

plural of “parcel” — a wrapped container

From this reading On every chair were stacked green cardboard boxes, half-unpacked, with parcels of shirts, socks, mufflers, pyjamas, every sort of undergarment that the troops might or might not require; all ordered as patterns by Miss Urquhart.

plural of “pattern” — a perceptual structure

From this reading On every chair were stacked green cardboard boxes, half-unpacked, with parcels of shirts, socks, mufflers, pyjamas, every sort of undergarment that the troops might or might not require; all ordered as patterns by Miss Urquhart.

plural of “peach” — cultivated in temperate regions

From this reading THE WHITE FEATHER About the Court drawing-room that grey Army flannel still lay in drifts, shrouding the pinks and peaches and creams of the summery chintz, and heaping the soft dead-rose-coloured Aubusson carpet.

plural of “pink” — a light shade of red

From this reading THE WHITE FEATHER About the Court drawing-room that grey Army flannel still lay in drifts, shrouding the pinks and peaches and creams of the summery chintz, and heaping the soft dead-rose-coloured Aubusson carpet.

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

From this reading On every chair were stacked green cardboard boxes, half-unpacked, with parcels of shirts, socks, mufflers, pyjamas, every sort of undergarment that the troops might or might not require; all ordered as patterns by Miss Urquhart.

with low volume

From this reading The small, grey-gowned brunette herself was sitting in one of the window-seats with her back to the sun-bathed Terrace outside, bending those dark brows of hers over the complexities of a Balaclava helmet that she was going to knit, when her _fiancé_ came quietly in and stood before her.

require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading On every chair were stacked green cardboard boxes, half-unpacked, with parcels of shirts, socks, mufflers, pyjamas, every sort of undergarment that the troops might or might not require; all ordered as patterns by Miss Urquhart.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Eleanor," he said.

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

From this reading The small, grey-gowned brunette herself was sitting in one of the window-seats with her back to the sun-bathed Terrace outside, bending those dark brows of hers over the complexities of a Balaclava helmet that she was going to knit, when her _fiancé_ came quietly in and stood before her.

plural of “shirt” — a garment worn on the upper half of the body

From this reading On every chair were stacked green cardboard boxes, half-unpacked, with parcels of shirts, socks, mufflers, pyjamas, every sort of undergarment that the troops might or might not require; all ordered as patterns by Miss Urquhart.

-ing form of “shroud” — cover as if with a shroud

From this reading THE WHITE FEATHER About the Court drawing-room that grey Army flannel still lay in drifts, shrouding the pinks and peaches and creams of the summery chintz, and heaping the soft dead-rose-coloured Aubusson carpet.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading The small, grey-gowned brunette herself was sitting in one of the window-seats with her back to the sun-bathed Terrace outside, bending those dark brows of hers over the complexities of a Balaclava helmet that she was going to knit, when her _fiancé_ came quietly in and stood before her.

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

From this reading The small, grey-gowned brunette herself was sitting in one of the window-seats with her back to the sun-bathed Terrace outside, bending those dark brows of hers over the complexities of a Balaclava helmet that she was going to knit, when her _fiancé_ came quietly in and stood before her.

plural of “sock” — hosiery consisting of a cloth covering for the foot; worn inside the shoe; reaches to between the ankle and the knee

From this reading On every chair were stacked green cardboard boxes, half-unpacked, with parcels of shirts, socks, mufflers, pyjamas, every sort of undergarment that the troops might or might not require; all ordered as patterns by Miss Urquhart.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading THE WHITE FEATHER About the Court drawing-room that grey Army flannel still lay in drifts, shrouding the pinks and peaches and creams of the summery chintz, and heaping the soft dead-rose-coloured Aubusson carpet.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading On every chair were stacked green cardboard boxes, half-unpacked, with parcels of shirts, socks, mufflers, pyjamas, every sort of undergarment that the troops might or might not require; all ordered as patterns by Miss Urquhart.

arranged in a stack

From this reading On every chair were stacked green cardboard boxes, half-unpacked, with parcels of shirts, socks, mufflers, pyjamas, every sort of undergarment that the troops might or might not require; all ordered as patterns by Miss Urquhart.

not in physical motion

From this reading THE WHITE FEATHER About the Court drawing-room that grey Army flannel still lay in drifts, shrouding the pinks and peaches and creams of the summery chintz, and heaping the soft dead-rose-coloured Aubusson carpet.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The small, grey-gowned brunette herself was sitting in one of the window-seats with her back to the sun-bathed Terrace outside, bending those dark brows of hers over the complexities of a Balaclava helmet that she was going to knit, when her _fiancé_ came quietly in and stood before her.

belonging to or characteristic of or occurring in summer

From this reading THE WHITE FEATHER About the Court drawing-room that grey Army flannel still lay in drifts, shrouding the pinks and peaches and creams of the summery chintz, and heaping the soft dead-rose-coloured Aubusson carpet.

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

From this reading The small, grey-gowned brunette herself was sitting in one of the window-seats with her back to the sun-bathed Terrace outside, bending those dark brows of hers over the complexities of a Balaclava helmet that she was going to knit, when her _fiancé_ came quietly in and stood before her.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading The small, grey-gowned brunette herself was sitting in one of the window-seats with her back to the sun-bathed Terrace outside, bending those dark brows of hers over the complexities of a Balaclava helmet that she was going to knit, when her _fiancé_ came quietly in and stood before her.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE WHITE FEATHER About the Court drawing-room that grey Army flannel still lay in drifts, shrouding the pinks and peaches and creams of the summery chintz, and heaping the soft dead-rose-coloured Aubusson carpet.

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

From this reading THE WHITE FEATHER About the Court drawing-room that grey Army flannel still lay in drifts, shrouding the pinks and peaches and creams of the summery chintz, and heaping the soft dead-rose-coloured Aubusson carpet.

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

From this reading The small, grey-gowned brunette herself was sitting in one of the window-seats with her back to the sun-bathed Terrace outside, bending those dark brows of hers over the complexities of a Balaclava helmet that she was going to knit, when her _fiancé_ came quietly in and stood before her.

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

From this reading The small, grey-gowned brunette herself was sitting in one of the window-seats with her back to the sun-bathed Terrace outside, bending those dark brows of hers over the complexities of a Balaclava helmet that she was going to knit, when her _fiancé_ came quietly in and stood before her.

soldiers collectively

From this reading On every chair were stacked green cardboard boxes, half-unpacked, with parcels of shirts, socks, mufflers, pyjamas, every sort of undergarment that the troops might or might not require; all ordered as patterns by Miss Urquhart.

being five more than twenty

From this reading "Twenty-four, twenty-five, twenty-SIX," counted the absorbed Eleanor aloud over her knitting.

being four more than twenty

From this reading "Twenty-four, twenty-five, twenty-SIX," counted the absorbed Eleanor aloud over her knitting.

being six more than twenty

From this reading "Twenty-four, twenty-five, twenty-SIX," counted the absorbed Eleanor aloud over her knitting.

a garment worn under other garments

From this reading On every chair were stacked green cardboard boxes, half-unpacked, with parcels of shirts, socks, mufflers, pyjamas, every sort of undergarment that the troops might or might not require; all ordered as patterns by Miss Urquhart.

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

From this reading On every chair were stacked green cardboard boxes, half-unpacked, with parcels of shirts, socks, mufflers, pyjamas, every sort of undergarment that the troops might or might not require; all ordered as patterns by Miss Urquhart.

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

From this reading The small, grey-gowned brunette herself was sitting in one of the window-seats with her back to the sun-bathed Terrace outside, bending those dark brows of hers over the complexities of a Balaclava helmet that she was going to knit, when her _fiancé_ came quietly in and stood before her.

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

From this reading On every chair were stacked green cardboard boxes, half-unpacked, with parcels of shirts, socks, mufflers, pyjamas, every sort of undergarment that the troops might or might not require; all ordered as patterns by Miss Urquhart.

at the time that

From this reading The small, grey-gowned brunette herself was sitting in one of the window-seats with her back to the sun-bathed Terrace outside, bending those dark brows of hers over the complexities of a Balaclava helmet that she was going to knit, when her _fiancé_ came quietly in and stood before her.

a Caucasian

From this reading THE WHITE FEATHER About the Court drawing-room that grey Army flannel still lay in drifts, shrouding the pinks and peaches and creams of the summery chintz, and heaping the soft dead-rose-coloured Aubusson carpet.

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

From this reading The small, grey-gowned brunette herself was sitting in one of the window-seats with her back to the sun-bathed Terrace outside, bending those dark brows of hers over the complexities of a Balaclava helmet that she was going to knit, when her _fiancé_ came quietly in and stood before her.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On every chair were stacked green cardboard boxes, half-unpacked, with parcels of shirts, socks, mufflers, pyjamas, every sort of undergarment that the troops might or might not require; all ordered as patterns by Miss Urquhart.